Investigations Officer

Osborne and Richardson; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Osborne Richardson are assisting a South East Queensland council in recruiting an Investigations Officer on a contract basis until the end of February 2027. The role focuses on the annual dog inspection program, and suits a regulatory professional who enjoys community engagement.

Working within a customer response team, you will carry out systematic inspections, gather evidence for offences under state legislation and support enforcement action where needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret and enforce state and local legislation.
• Knowledge of Queensland legislation (Local Government Act 2009; Animal Management (Cats & Dogs) Act 2008).
• Strong investigative, analytical and research skills in a regulatory setting.

Responsibilities

• Undertake inspections as part of systematic programs, focusing on annual dog audits.
• Investigate and collate evidence to identify offences and progress enforcement.
• Prepare briefs of evidence and court documents to support enforcement actions.
• Conduct investigations professionally and with sensitivity, adhering to natural justice.
• Manage stakeholders and maintain detailed records; provide clear technical guidance.
• Contribute to improving departmental procedures and team culture.

Skills

Investigations

Regulatory enforcement

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Certificate IV in Government

Job description

Osborne Richardson is assisting a South East Queensland council with the recruitment of an Investigations Officer on a contract basis until the end of February 2027. The role’s primary focus is the council’s annual dog inspection program, so it suits a regulatory professional who enjoys getting out in the community.

About the Role

Working within a customer response team, you’ll carry out systematic inspections, including regulated dog audits. You’ll also investigate and gather evidence for offences under state legislation and local laws, and support enforcement action where it’s needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake inspections as part of systematic inspection programs, with a primary focus on annual regulated dog audits
• Investigate and collate evidence to identify legislative and local law offences and progress enforcement action
• Prepare documents, technical reports and briefs of evidence to support Court and Tribunal enforcement actions
• Conduct investigations professionally and respectfully, in line with natural justice principles and with sensitivity to the circumstances
• Manage customer and stakeholder expectations, provide clear technical advice and keep detailed records
• Contribute to improving departmental procedures and processes
• Help maintain a positive, high-performing and customer-focused team culture

About You

• Experience interpreting, investigating and enforcing state and local law legislation
• Working knowledge of Queensland legislation, including the Local Government Act 2009 and the Animal Management (Cats & Dogs) Act 2008
• Sound investigative, analytical and research skills in a regulatory environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deal with a range of stakeholders
• Experience preparing summaries of facts, briefs of evidence and other Court documents
• Good time management skills, with the ability to juggle competing priorities and meet statutory deadlines
• Certificate IV in Government (Investigations or Regulatory Services) or a similar qualification is highly regarded