WorkSafe ACT is an independent entity established by the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 to support the Regulator in administering the Territory’s work, health and safety related legislation.

WorkSafe ACT undertakes compliance and enforcement activities and provides information, advice and support to ensure safe, fair, productive working lives for all Canberrans.

At WorkSafe ACT, we are committed to improving the physical and psychosocial health and safety for all workers in all workplaces. We are proud to make a positive difference in the Canberra community.

We recognise that our greatest asset is our people, which is why we place our people at the forefront of everything we do.

As a Worksafe ACT employee, you’ll have access to a great range of benefits and support services including:

• Flexible work arrangements – talk to us about what works for you
• Ongoing professional and career development
• Training
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing initiatives such as:
  • The Employee Assistance Program
  • Free flu vaccinations every year
• Excellent employment conditions
• Generous leave entitlements, and
• Uniforms.

WorkSafe ACT supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply for all of our available positions.

If you’re looking to build a career with an organisation that is committed to its employees and passionate about what it does, we’d love to hear from you.

Current vacancies

Position applications must be provided online via the ACT Government Jobs website.

To view current vacancies or apply for a role on the ACT Government Jobs website, please click here.

We also advertise all our roles on LinkedIn. To keep up to date with new jobs and everything we’re up to as an organisation, connect with us.

How we hire

Preparing your application

The ACT Careers and Employment page includes detailed information on how to prepare your application for a position at WorkSafe ACT, including how to address selection criteria, what should be included in a CV (resume) and a range of other important resources.

Instructions on how to apply will also be specified in the job advert at time of advertising. Applications will be accepted through to 11:59pm on the closing date, unless specified otherwise.

Applicants are shortlisted based on their suitability and demonstration of relevant skills and experience in relation to the prescribed capabilities of the position.

What sort of questions will I be asked at interview

Interview questions will be based on the capabilities and skills listed under the ‘Ideal Candidate’ section of the Position Description.

The capabilities listed under ‘Ideal candidate’ consist of a mixture of technical skills and behavioural capabilities and can be specific to the position itself.

When preparing for an interview, you should think of examples from your professional and personal life when you displayed the skills and behaviours listed in the Position Description. The best way to present your example is using the STAR method, Situation, Task, Action and Result.

For more information, see the Selection process page of the ACT Government Careers and Employment website.

Any questions?

If you have any questions regarding careers at WorkSafe ACT, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send an email to HR@worksafe.act.gov.au and a member from our HR team will get back to you.