Senior Investigations and Compliance Officer

Department for Environment and Water; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 106,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Free entries to DEW Parks

Salary Sacrifice Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport Program

Meaningful and rewarding career

Job summary

Department for Environment and Water in Adelaide is seeking a Senior Investigator & Compliance Officer to deliver high-level investigative services and to produce prosecution briefs for complex matters. The role involves mentoring compliance field officers and assisting in training across the organisation.

Contract for up to 30 June 2028 with hybrid working options including work-from-home. Applicants should have regulatory or law enforcement experience and relevant investigations

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of contemporary investigative practice.
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation including offence provisions.
• Fluent writing conveying complex information clearly.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to mentor and share knowledge with others.
• Ability to assimilate large amounts of information from multiple sources.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-level investigative services for complex and sensitive matters.
• Prepare prosecution briefs capable of withstanding judicial scrutiny.
• Provide operational advice, training and mentoring to compliance field officers.
• Support the Compliance Strategy and assist in planning/executing targeted operations across the state.
• Assist in delivery of training to DEW staff and other personnel.

Skills

Investigative practice

Legislation interpretation

Fluent writing

Conflict management

Mentoring others

Data synthesis

Education

Certificate IV in Government (Investigations)

Job description

About the Role:

A Senior Investigator & Compliance Officer will deliver a professional, high-level investigative service dealing with complex and sensitive matters; produce prosecution briefs capable of withstanding judicial scrutiny and provide operational advice, training and mentoring to compliance field officers. They support DEW’s broader Compliance Strategy by assisting in the planning and execution of targeted compliance operations across the state and assist in the delivery of training to DEW and other staff.

What can we offer you!

• Working in an organisation that is contributing to significant environmental outcomes in the great state of South Australia!
• Be part of a fun, collaborative and supportive team.
• Hybrid working model with flexible working options including work from home available to promote work life balance.
• Free entry into DEW managed Parks in South Australia.
• Salary Sacrifice Benefits.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access to our Fitness Passport Program.
• Meaningful and rewarding career.

Contract: Contract for up to 30 June 2028

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in a regulatory, policing, and/or law enforcement environment, and comprehensive knowledge of the judicial system.
• Certificate IV in Government (Investigations) or equivalent, or ability and willingness to attain the certificate.
• A first aid certificate.

Essential Criteria (including qualifications)

• Has an in-depth knowledge of all relevant aspects of contemporary investigative practice.
• Demonstrated ability to properly interpret and apply legislation, including offence and order provisions.
• Writes fluently, conveying complex information in a way that the reader will easily understand its message.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment; self-manage a high workload and meet non-negotiable deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Ability to effectively and safely manage conflict situations.
• Demonstrates willingness to work collaboratively and transfer technical knowledge to others in a mentoring capacity.
• Assimilates and interprets large amounts of complex information from a number of sources and is able to draw out themes and identify gaps.
• A current Class “C” driver’s licence and willingness and ability to safely operate a 4wd.

Special Conditions:

• Will be required to participate in emergency preparedness, response and recovery activities required by government agencies.
• You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or provide evidence that you hold a valid working visa that allows you to work in Australia.
• Inter and intrastate and remote area travel is required, including travel in light aircraft.
• Occasional overnight absences and work outside of the normal hours of duty may be required.
• Wearing a company uniform during working hours and/or when representing the department may be required.
• Demonstrated ability to work alone and be self-reliant.
• This role requires candidates to provide a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which must be renewed every three years before expiry. DEW will cover the cost of renewal.
• A successful applicant who is not currently employed by the Department for Environment and Water will be required to have an original photo identification document sighted and provide a valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) issued within the last 12 months. This information must be supplied by all applicants who are shortlisted for interview.

Remuneration: ASO6 $105,747 min - $111,854 max p.a.

Enquiries to: Victor Gaffney, Senior Investigator and Compliance Officer [emailprotected] Mobile: [phone]

The Department for Environment and Water is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds including all ages and gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTIQA+.