Inspects machines, equipment, working conditions and public places to ensure compliance with government and industry standards and regulations, in relation to occupational health and safety. Registration or licensing may be required.
Broad state reach across 8 jurisdictions.
Run a free EOI assessment against current DHA cut-offs.
“SAFETY INSPECTORS inspect machines, equipment, working conditions and public places to ensure compliance with government and industry standards and regulations, in relation to occupational health and safety.”
Used for skilled visa lists lodged with the Department of Home Affairs.
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
1 direct PR route, 2 provisional regional routes (convert via 191), and 1 temporary work visa.
Pathways that lead directly to Australian permanent residency
Provisional visa for regional employer sponsorship. 3-year commitment with a clear pathway to permanent residence via 191.
Live, work, and study in a regional area — lead to PR via 191
Provisional regional visa via state/territory or family sponsorship. Live, work and study regionally for 3 years; pathway to PR via 191.
Closed to new applications. Pathway to subclass 887 permanent residence for existing 489 holders.
Closed to new applications since 16 Nov 2019. Existing holders retain a pathway to subclass 887 PR.
Short to medium-term visas — some offer a PR pathway
Workplace-based training visa. Up to 2 years for occupational training, professional development or registration requirements.
Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA)
This occupation is eligible under the following DAMA regions, which may offer concessions on age, English, and salary requirements.
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Your employment history should align with these ANZSCO-defined tasks. VETASSESS looks for demonstrable experience in at least five.
examining equipment specifications, and inspecting and testing machines, equipment and clothing to ensure compliance with safety standards and serviceability
inspecting factories and other work sites to ensure compliance with government and industry standards and regulations
observing workers to ensure protective devices are being utilised according to regulations and that combustible and other hazardous materials are used and stored in accordance with approved procedures
conducting tests in work areas to detect toxic fumes, explosive gas-air mixtures and other work hazards
ensuring fire prevention equipment and other safety supplies, such as first aid kits, stretchers and blankets, conform to standards
assisting in conducting safety meetings and campaigns, and organising training in general safety principles in keeping with regulations
advising organisations on ways to comply with occupational health and safety legislative requirements
investigating incidents and fatalities, to determine causes and to collect evidence of non-compliance with occupational health and safety legislation
The headline workforce, pay, shortage and demographic indicators for this occupation, sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia.
Our OMARA-registered agents will audit your points, cross-check Safety Inspector nuances against the latest DHA bulletins, and map a step-by-step case file — in one free 30-minute consultation.
