Senior Investigator

Northern Territory Government; Darwin; On-site; AUD 121,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Flexible government hours

6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

NT WorkSafe in Darwin is seeking an experienced investigator for complex cases arising from workplace incidents. You'll lead investigations from initial response through to court-ready briefs, coordinating with legal teams and subject matter experts while maintaining high professional standards.

You will work with flexible government hours and relocate as needed, contributing to enforcement outcomes and public safety across the Northern Territory.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in complex investigations and managing cases end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations from incident response to potential prosecution.
• Gather, assess and document evidence for court briefs.
• Conduct witness interviews and prepare statements for legal proceedings.

Skills

Investigations

Evidence gathering

Witness interviewing

Brief writing

Tools

Legal briefs

Job description

Administrative Officer 6 - Remuneration Package Range $121,018 - $134,714

(including salary $102,505 - $114,282) +super

NT WorkSafe

Darwin

One full time ongoing vacancy is available

Relocation assistance may be available

Flexible government hours with a 36.45-hour work week

6 weeks annual leave + 3 extra Christmas Days

NT WorkSafe is seeking an experienced investigator to undertake complex investigations arising from serious workplace incidents, injuries and fatalities across the Northern Territory.

Working from initial incident response through to prosecution, you'll lead investigations, gather and assess evidence, conduct interviews, prepare witness statements and develop briefs suitable for court proceedings. You'll work closely with legal teams and subject matter experts while exercising a high degree of professional judgement and independence.

This role would particularly suit experienced investigators from policing, criminal investigations, regulatory compliance, professional standards, workplace safety or government enforcement backgrounds who are looking to continue meaningful investigative work while enjoying greater flexibility and balance.

Why Join NT WorkSafe?

• Better work-life balance with government hours, flexibility and flex leave.
• High levels of autonomy and ownership of your investigations.
• End-to-end investigations leading to real enforcement and prosecution outcomes.
• Diverse work including incident response, site attendance and Territory travel.
• Relocation support and the opportunity to enjoy the unique NT lifestyle.

Our Ideal Candidate

You are an experienced investigator who enjoys managing complex matters from start to finish and building evidence-based cases that stand up to scrutiny. You're confident interviewing witnesses, taking statements, gathering admissible evidence and preparing briefs that may progress to prosecution. To hit the ground running, you'll bring a strong understanding of Work Health and Safety legislation, regulatory investigations and enforcement frameworks. You will have flexibility to attend site incidence at short notice, via road or light aircraft, including visiting remote communities as investigation needs arise.

You bring:

• Proven experience conducting complex investigations and managing matters from commencement through to resolution.
• Strong skills in evidence gathering, witness interviewing, statement writing and report preparation.
• Experience preparing briefs, case files or evidence suitable for legal or enforcement proceedings.
• The ability to exercise sound judgement, work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Exceptional communication skills and the confidence to engage with a broad range of stakeholders.
• A high level of professionalism, integrity and attention to detail.

Closing date

24/11/2026

Quote vacancy number: 11779