Principal Inspector

Join Our Talent Pool - Principal Inspector (Labour Hire Licensing Compliance Unit)

Temporary opportunities

Are you passionate about fairness, compliance, and making a real difference for Queensland workers and businesses? We're building a talent pool of experienced professionals to fill upcoming temporary Principal Inspector positions within the Labour Hire Licensing Compliance Unit (LHLCU).

As a Principal Inspector, you'll play a critical role in upholding labour hire laws, protecting vulnerable workers, and ensuring businesses meet their obligations under the Labour Hire Licensing Act 2017.

What You'll Do

Conduct compliance activities such as risk assessments, audits, and investigations.
Prepare high-quality reports, case files, and administrative decisions.
Provide expert advice and educate stakeholders about their rights and obligations.
Lead, train, and mentor other compliance officers within the LHLCU.
Use your expertise to interpret legislation and identify compliance risks.

What We're Looking For

Strong legislative interpretation and compliance experience.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.
Leadership and mentoring experience.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a dynamic team.

Mandatory requirements:

A valid driver's licence.
Flexibility to travel across Queensland (including overnight stays when required).

Why Join Our Talent Pool?

Be considered for upcoming temporary opportunities without reapplying each time.
Work in a supportive, professional team committed to community education and compliance.
Make use of the Queensland governments generous above average superannuation and leave offering
Enjoy workplace flexibility and hybrid working options
Gain experience in a high-impact regulatory role supporting fair work practices.

How to Apply

Submit your application via SmartJobs at www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au, including:

Your resume, and
A brief statement answering the Two (2) questions below to help us understand a little bit about you.

Question 1 - Motivation & Alignment

What motivates you to apply for a Principal Inspector role in the Labour Hire Licensing Compliance Unit, and how does this opportunity align with your skills, experience, and career goals?

Question 2 - Capability & Experience

Describe a time when you interpreted legislation or applied compliance principles to assess risk, conduct an investigation, or make an administrative decision. What approach did you take, and what was the outcome?

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/656072/25

Closing Date: Saturday, 28th February 2026<space>This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.