HSA Candidate Booklet Health and Safety Inspector Grade II.pdf
HSA Grade II Inspector - Application Form Sept.docx
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) are recruiting Grade II Inspectors across a number of their Teams; Agriculture, Utilities, Manufacturing and Investigation Unit, to help them do what they do best, making a difference to workers across Ireland by keeping them safe and protected.
Key Responsibilities:
The following non-exhaustive list of tasks are those that a Grade II Inspector could be assigned. Please note that the final set of tasks will reflect the role the person is offered:
- Manages a team of direct reports, creating a positive working environment and supporting their professional and personal development.
- Carries out inspections, market surveillance and investigations within relevant area and inputs these into Platform(s) in accordance with their Programme of Work.
- Prepares and delivers reports and updates to the relevant manager on the performance of the team and highlights any corrective actions taken to address issues of concern.
- Initiates and develops key policy initiatives for the relevant sector/policy or legislative area that they are assigned, assisting in the development of National or EU Policy initiatives.
- Works collaboratively to share data/information, expertise, insights and advisory support ensuring strong alignment across the Authority as required.
- Drafts policy and guidance documentation and engages with relevant colleagues from across the Authority for feedback whilst ensuring that the guidance documentation is developed with the end user in mind. Reviews and prepares technical assessments and reports in line with legislative requirements.
- Works with key national stakeholder groups within the relevant sector(s)/policy or legislative area.
- Engages with national market surveillance stakeholders and custom authorities.
- Represents the Authority at relevant EU fora.
- Conducts relevant research on existing policy and thought leadership to understand leading practice on how this can apply in an Irish context.
- Undertaking such other duties as maybe assigned from time to time.
Essential Criteria:
In addition to demonstrating that you possess the required competencies, the ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate:
- Primary degree (NFQ level 8 or equivalent) Engineering, Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Agricultural Science, Operations Management or other appropriate discipline.
- Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience.
- Possession of a full driving licence (Category B)
Desirable Requirements:
In addition to the above essential requirements, it would be a decided advantage for candidates to have one or more of the following:
- A recognised qualification at Diploma level or higher in Occupational Safety and Health.
- Qualification in project management/staff management.
- Experience in the management of staff.
- Experience in inspection, investigation, policy, enforcement or prosecution functions.
- Knowledge and understanding of the function and operation of process safety instrumentation and equipment.
- Experience of building collaborative relationships with stakeholders to deliver policy priorities.
Further details can be found in the Candidate Booklet (linked below).
How to Apply
Conscia will be managing all aspects of the recruitment process on behalf of the Authority.
On this page, you can click on and download the Candidate Booklet and Application form.
Applications for this role are ONLY accepted on submission of a completed Application Form, available to download directly above.
You can also submit your completed Application Form by clicking "Apply for Job". Please note that CVs and Cover Letters should not be submitted. No enquiries or canvassing may be made to the Authority.
The closing date for completed applications is Thursday, 8th October 2026 at 5pm (Irish time) . Applications will not be accepted after this deadline. Late applications will be ineligible for consideration. Therefore, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have allowed sufficient time for transmission of your application.
An acknowledgment email will be issued in respect of all applications received (this email will acknowledge receipt and it will not confirm eligibility or otherwise). If an applicant does not receive an acknowledgment email within two working days of the date of submission, the applicant should contact hsa@consciatalent.com to ensure the application has been received.
HSA Candidate Booklet Health and Safety Inspector Grade II.pdf
