Principal Inspector, Occupational Hygienist

Classification: PO3
Salary Range: $111,870- 119,994 + Superannuation
Duration: Ongoing
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Number of Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Tuesday 8 September 2026

About the Opportunity

The primary purpose of the Principal Inspector (Occupational Hygienist) is to formulate and provide high-level advice and expert consultancy to SafeWork SA on current and emerging workplace hazards with particular focus on human factors, occupational hygiene. The Principal Inspector (Occupational Hygienist) contributes to the management of SafeWork SA’s service delivery by providing mentoring, coaching and advisory support to team members. The incumbent operates within a politically sensitive environment to address a range of complex organisational, operational and staff issues.

 The Principal Inspector (Occupational Hygienist) will be responsible for the identification and delivery of coordinated hygiene based programs across a variety of industries within South Australia. In addition, the role is responsible for providing specialist advice and assistance to the delivery of state wide intervention activities, and represent SWSA at a State and National level, within their area of professional expertise. 

About the Business

SafeWork SA is a business unit within Attorney-General’s Department and is responsible for providing work, health and safety, public safety, and state-based industrial relations services across South Australia. As a regulator, our Investigators and Inspectors ensure work, health and safety, and public safety standards are met, and appropriate action is taken when breaches of laws are detected. We also help people better understand their work health and safety responsibilities.

Our values are:

• Professionalism

• Respect

• Integrity

• Service

For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department and SafeWork SA, please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ and www.safework.sa.gov.au

Special Conditions for Employment

Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.

• Employment-related Screening Check required.

• Some out of hours work may be required.

• Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.

• Must hold a current Australian issued driver’s licence (equivalent to minimum class C).

Additional Notes

You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below. For more information please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications.

For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Andrew Plummer, Manager Technical Services, Safe Work SA on 04•• ••• 556 or andrew.plummer2@sa.gov.au .

Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application.

The Attorney-General’s Department values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via the contact above or our website https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/.