Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $100,894 - $114,476
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Governance and risk management
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 12877
About the Role
As a Safety Inspector, you will play a vital role in delivering safe transport outcomes across Victoria's commercial passenger vehicle, bus and maritime sectors.
Working as an Authorised Officer, you will undertake inspections and operational compliance activities to identify safety risks, monitor compliance with legislation and support safer outcomes for industry and the community.
You will engage directly with operators, drivers, vessel owners, industry participants and members of the public, applying a range of regulatory approaches including education, compliance monitoring, investigation and enforcement activities.
This is a dynamic and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will work across metropolitan and regional Victoria, both independently and as part of a team, contributing to safer roads and waterways for all Victorians. The role includes participation in major events, weekend operations, seasonal compliance campaigns and occasional after-hours activities. Overtime opportunities are regularly available through planned operations, major events and targeted enforcement activities.
What Makes This Role Unique?
No two days are the same.
One day you may be patrolling Port Phillip Bay conducting vessel safety inspections. The next, you could be supporting commercial passenger vehicle compliance activities at a major event such as the Australian Open, inspecting wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs) to help ensure accessible transport services are safe, respectful and reliable for passengers who require them, undertaking bus inspections during the alpine snow season, educating recreational boaters at the Melbourne Boat Show, investigating a safety complaint, or participating in a targeted multi-agency operation.
Safety Inspectors work across Victoria's transport network, providing a visible regulatory presence while working with industry to improve safety, accessibility and compliance outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
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About You
You are a motivated individual who enjoys working in a diverse and operational environment.
You are confident engaging with people from all backgrounds, can remain calm and focussed in challenging situations, and have a genuine interest in improving safety outcomes for the community.
You have strong judgement, sound decision-making skills and the ability to interpret and apply legislation, policy and procedures in practical situations.
Whether your experience comes from safety, compliance, investigations, operations, customer service, emergency services, law enforcement, transport, local government, maritime operations or another regulatory environment, you are committed to making a positive contribution to public safety.
We welcome applicants with experience in workplace health and safety, transport safety, risk management, compliance, investigations, emergency response, operational roles or customer-facing environments who are looking to build a career in safety regulation.
Key Selection Criteria
Applicants must address the following key selection criteria in their cover letter:
Outcomes Thinking
Demonstrates the ability to identify safety risks, assess information and make informed decisions. Applies legislation, policies, procedures or established frameworks to achieve positive safety and compliance outcomes.
Work Collaboratively
Builds cooperative and supportive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. Contributes positively to team objectives and works effectively across diverse operational environments.
Stakeholder Engagement
Communicates confidently with a diverse range of people and builds productive relationships. Demonstrates the ability to educate, influence and engage stakeholders to achieve safety, compliance or service outcomes.
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Gathers and analyses information, identifies issues and assesses risk. Uses sound judgement to make decisions and determine appropriate responses in operational or complex situations.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
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Diverse Backgrounds Welcome
Safe Transport Victoria is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, women, LGBTQIA+ people, veterans and those returning to the workforce.
We recognise that great Safety Inspectors come from a variety of backgrounds. You may have experience in safety, compliance, investigations, transport operations, vehicle inspections, emergency services, customer service, local government, maritime operations, community services or another operational environment.
We value transferable skills and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, women, LGBTQIA+ people, veterans and those returning to the workforce.
If you have experience engaging with people, assessing risk, investigating issues, making decisions or improving safety outcomes, we encourage you to apply.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact:
To learn more about Safe Transport Victoria, visit our website and explore our role in improving safety outcomes across Victoria's commercial passenger vehicle, bus and maritime sectors.
To gain further insight into the role, watch Meet the Safety Inspectorate at Safe Transport Victoria, where our inspectors share their experiences working across Victoria's roads and waterways.
Website: https://safetransport.vic.gov.au/
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOAiFuo8_7w
Other Relevant Information
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including:
Candidates may also be required to undertake psychometric assessments as part of the recruitment process. These assessments help us evaluate capabilities, work preferences and suitability for the role and will be considered alongside other selection criteria.
To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have appropriate work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to Australian Citizens, New Zealand Citizens or Australian Permanent Residents.
How to Apply
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Applications close midnight Thursday 22 October 2026.
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