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Process and Safety Analyst
Attorney-General's Department
Job reference: 844782
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Classification: PO2
Salary Range: $91,565- $106,074 + Superannuation
Duration: Ongoing
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Number of Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Sunday 2 August 2026


About the Opportunity

The Process Safety Analyst provides a valuable role by helping to ensure that Major Hazards Facilities (MHF) are assessed and regulated in a safe manner. This includes provision of technical advice relating to chemical plant and process safety, compliance, enforcement and prevention activities associated with MHF. This may involve workplace audits and inspections, investigation of process safety related incidents, reviewing effectiveness of risk management practices to eliminate and / or mitigate risk of major incidents under the MHF regulatory regime and provide written advice / reports and correspondence. You may assist other areas of SafeWork SA by providing timely advice to assist their investigation or compliance activities, including through provision of technical training to other inspectors. The incumbent will participate in an internal inspector development training program to qualify as an inspector appointed under the Work Health and Safety Act 2012.

About the Business

SafeWork SA (SWSA) is responsible for providing work, health and safety, public safety and state-based industrial relations services across South Australia. As a regulator, 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.

SafeWork SA Values

  • Professionalism
  • Respect
  • Integrity
  • Service

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

  

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).
  • A degree (or equivalent) qualification in chemical engineering which is recognised for professional engineer registration in Australia.


The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

 

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 0400 851 556 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/.   


Applications close: 02/08/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- CAED - Technical Services - JPS - PO2 - Process Safety Analyst.pdf
- Job Application Pack.pdf


Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.