Senior Investigator

National Heavy Vehicle Regulator; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 137,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Salary package

Paid leave over Christmas

Wellbeing programs

Novated lease

Discount IT products

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

National Heavy Vehicle Regulator is seeking a Senior Investigator, Major Investigations, to lead complex, high-consequence investigations into serious HVNL non-compliance in NSW. The role is Parramatta-based with hybrid work arrangements and will focus on executive officers and corporate entities.

You will mentor investigators, gather evidence, prepare briefs for court, and work with prosecutors and regulators to support national investigations while upholding WHS and legal obligations.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience conducting complex criminal or regulatory investigations.
• Experience preparing briefs of evidence suitable for prosecutions.
• Strong understanding of HVNL, CoR obligations and related legal frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for reports and legal docs.

Responsibilities

• Undertake complex investigations into high-risk HVNL breaches focusing on executives and entities.
• Gather evidence including statements, interviews, and statutory powers.
• Mentor investigators in case planning, documentation and regulatory powers.
• Apply advanced investigative methods to systemic risk and safety incidents.
• Prepare briefs of evidence meeting legislative thresholds for prosecution.
• Conduct interviews, manage evidence chains, and participate in court proceedings.
• Collaborate with system assessment, law enforcement, prosecutors, and regulators.
• Contribute to NHVR knowledge base and policy discussions.
• Participate in peer reviews, case conferencing, and post-case evaluations.
• Support development of national investigation methodologies and standards.
• Ensure practices align with NHVR policies, WHS obligations, and legal duties.

Skills

Leading major investigations

Evidence collection

Court briefs preparation

HVNL knowledge

Job description

An exciting opportunity is now available for a Senior Investigator based at Parramatta. The Senior Investigator, Major Investigations, is responsible for leading complex, high-consequence investigations into serious and systemic non-compliance with the HVNL, particularly offences involving executive officers, corporate entities and off-road parties within the CoR.

Key responsibilities of this role are

• Undertake complex and serious investigations into high-risk HVNL breaches with a focus on executive officers, legal entities and other CoR parties.
• Undertake comprehensive evidence gathering, including written statements, compulsory interviews and use of statutory powers.
• Mentor and support investigators in systems assess planning, case structuring, documentation, and interpretation of regulatory powers.
• Apply advanced investigative methods, including causation and forensic approaches, to examine incidents involving systemic failure or serious safety harm.
• Prepare high-quality briefs of evidence that meet legislative and legal thresholds and support prosecutorial outcomes.
• Conduct interviews, manage evidence chains, and participate in court proceedings, including giving expert evidence where required.
• Collaborate closely with the System Assessment Officers, law enforcement, prosecutors, intelligence teams and other regulators to support joint operations and national investigations.
• Contribute to NHVR’s knowledge base by identifying regulatory gaps, contributing to policy discussions, and capturing insights from investigations.
• Participate in peer reviews, case conferencing, and post-case evaluations to support quality assurance and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the development of national investigation methodologies and standards.
• Ensure investigative practices align with NHVR policies, procedures, legal obligations, and WHS requirements.
  

About You

• Demonstrated expertise in leading major or high-profile investigations in a criminal, regulatory or transport safety environment.
• Strong capability in incident-based investigative approaches and preparation of briefs suitable for court proceedings.
• Comprehensive understanding of the HVNL, CoR obligations and related legal frameworks.
• Highly developed skills in evidence gathering, interviewing, analysis, and complex case management.
• Experience delivering evidence in court and working with prosecutorial bodies.
• Proven ability to interpret complex legislation, assess systemic risk, and apply investigative discretion with sound judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly for drafting detailed reports, statements and legal documentation.
• Ability to coach, guide and mentor less experienced officers in the craft of investigations.
• Ability to work autonomously within a team structure and contribute proactively to national coordination and capability uplift.
  

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum five years' experience conducting complex criminal or regulatory investigations.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing briefs of evidence and participating in prosecutions.

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) commenced operations in 2013 as the national entity responsible for regulating all vehicles in Australia over 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass. The NHVR minimises the compliance burden on the heavy vehicle transport industry, reduces duplication and inconsistences across state and territory borders, and ultimately for the heavy vehicle business with government in Australia.

We are headquartered in Brisbane and employ more than 1000 people across the ACT, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria.

We offer

• A competitive salary package of $152,511.56 + superannuation
• Paid leave over Christmas closure.
• Choice of accrued or rostered days off
• Hybrid working environment - up to2 days from home.
• Wellbeing programs - discounted fitness through Fitness Passport, Discount health insurance, flu vaccine, financial programs including discounted banking products, finance information sessions.
• Salary packaging options including novated lease.
• Discounted IT products including Microsoft and free family password security plan.
• Ongoing training and professional development support