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A Workplace Inspector investigates various workplace issues, specialising in safety, compensation, or relations, while performing inspections and interviews.

    • AI Exposure: Medium

      This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.

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  • This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.
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AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

How do I become a Workplace Inspector?

Get qualified to work as a Workplace Inspector with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Workplace Inspector generally earns $1,274 per week ($66,248 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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This industry has seen strong employment growth over the last five years. There are currently 4,200 people working in this area in Australia, and many of them specialise as a Workplace Inspector. Workplace Inspectors may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If a career as a Workplace Inspector interests you, consider enrolling in an Advanced Diploma of Government (Workplace Inspection/Investigations/Fraud Control). This course will give you the skills to apply government systems and manage operational compliance. You’ll cover a range of topics including policy implementation, risk management, workplace safety and continuous improvement.

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Workplace Inspector careers

A Workplace Inspector carries out investigations on numerous issues within a work environment. You might specialise in work health and safety, workers’ compensation, injury management or workplace relations. Workplace Inspectors might perform inspections of work areas, conduct interviews with employees or look at workplace systems and procedures.

Workplace Inspectors should have strong interpersonal skills and be able to communicate with people from a range of backgrounds. It’s important that you are safety focused and can follow correct procedures. Workplace Inspectors should have excellent observational abilities and be able to work as part of a team.

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