Senior Enforcement Officer

Attorney-General's Department; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The Attorney-General's Department in Adelaide is seeking a Senior Enforcement Officer to lead significant enforcement activities within Consumer and Business Services. You will mentor inspectors and collaborate with law enforcement to build evidence-based cases that stand up to scrutiny.

The role requires credible courtroom presence, strong investigative instincts, and the ability to manage complex investigations with sound judgement.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Australian driver's license (minimum class C).
• Eligible to be appointed as an Authorised Officer or Inspector.
• Requires successful police clearance and AGSVA security clearance.
• Occasional travel and out-of-hours work may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance and enforcement operations, including joint taskforce activities.
• Represent Consumer and Business Services in court and provide credible witness testimony.
• Issue notices, expirations and other enforcement actions.
• Conduct interviews, manage evidence and review documentation.
• Prepare quality reports, disciplinary documentation and prosecution briefs.
• Ensure evidence is collected, labelled, stored, transported and disposed of in accordance with legislative requirements.
• Supporting, mentoring and guiding Investigators and inspectors.

Job description

Classification: ASO6
Salary Range: $105,747-111,854 + Superannuation
Duration: Up to 2 years
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Number of Positions Available: Multiple
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Tuesday 3 November 2026

About the Opportunity

What you'll be doing

Lead compliance and enforcement operations, including joint taskforce activities.

Represent Consumer and Business Services in court and provide credible witness testimony.

Issue notices, expirations and other enforcement actions.

Conduct interviews, manage evidence and review documentation.

Prepare quality reports, disciplinary documentation and prosecution briefs.

Ensure evidence is collected, labelled, stored, transported and disposed of in accordance with legislative requirements.

Supporting, mentoring and guiding Investigators and inspectors.

We're looking for someone who thrives on complex investigations and brings credibility to every interaction. You know how to navigate sensitive matters with sound judgement, conduct interviews that uncover the facts and build evidence-based cases that stand up to scrutiny.

Every operation contributes to protecting the community, supporting legitimate businesses and strengthening confidence in South Australia's regulatory system. If you're looking for a role where your expertise delivers visible, lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

About the business

The Attorney-General's Department (AGD) is a key portfolio within the South Australian Government, employing more than 1,900 staff. AGD delivers high‑level legal services and advice to Ministers and government agencies, provides specialist policy support, oversees regulation and compliance functions, and delivers essential services directly to the community.

Consumer and Business Services (CBS) is a division of the Attorney-General's Department and is responsible for protecting consumers, supporting and regulating businesses and recording significant life events for South Australians. CBS is customer focussed and flexible in its activities, providing accessible information and services.

Join the team behind some of South Australia's most significant regulatory investigations.

Join a specialist enforcement team at the forefront of complex investigations and high-profile compliance operations. As a Senior Enforcement Officer with Consumer and Business Services, you'll lead significant enforcement activities, mentor inspectors and work alongside law enforcement.

You'll work on matters that demand sound judgement, strong investigative instincts and the confidence to make decisions that stand up to scrutiny. You'll be at the centre of investigations that protect legitimate businesses and deliver meaningful outcomes for the South Australian community.

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).

May be required to work according to a 7-day roster including nights, weekends and public holidays. Eligible to be appointed and exercise the powers and functions of an Authorised Officer or Inspector under relevant legislation.

Security Clearance Requirement

Applicants will be required to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) security clearance. There is no cost to the applicant, and Consumer and Business Services (CBS) will coordinate and provide support throughout the clearance process.

For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Tayte Helliwell, Manager Tobacco and Vaping, Consumer Business Services at [e-mail]

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/ .