Senior Investigator

Classification: ASO6
Salary Range: $97,022- $102,626
Duration: up to 12 months
Vacancy Type: Full Time 
Number of Positions Available: 2
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Monday 22 January 2024

About the Opportunity

Consumer & Business Services are currently seeking multiple Senior Investigators for its Compliance and Enforcement Branch. Reporting to the Investigations Manager, you will undertake investigations into alleged breaches of legislation relating to a wide range of industries ranging across 35+ acts. You will be part of a team of investigators and have the opportunity to have carriage of your own investigations from commencement through to prosecution.
The Senior Investigator is responsible for undertaking and coordinating complex, diverse and sometimes protracted investigations pursuant to legislation administered by Consumer and Business Services. The Senior Investigator may lead or participate in taskforce operations and provide support and guidance to Investigators and other staff in the Compliance and Enforcement branch.

About the Business

The Attorney-General’s Department (AGD) provides a range of legal, regulatory and other services for the government and people of South Australia. Employing around 1500 staff, AGD promotes justice by protecting people’s rights, holding people to account according to the law, improving safety and contributing to an efficient and fair justice system.

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 focused and flexible in its activities, providing accessible information and services.

CBS’ strategic goals are to:

Deliver effective regulation – by ensuring fair markets, safe products and empowered consumers.

Look after each other – fostering an engaging, positive and healthy work environment.

Look after our customers – ensuring an informative, consistent and responsive service.

Find better ways of working – through improved services and information.

For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department and also Consumer and Business Services, please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ and https://www.cbs.sa.gov.au/.

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. 

Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required

Must hold a current Australian issued driver’s licence (equivalent to minimum class C) 

Eligible to be appointed and exercise the powers and functions of an Authorised Officer or Inspector under relevant legislation. 

Will be authorised to issue Expiation Notices under relevant legislation.

Additional Notes

You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below. For more information please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications.

For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Chloe Canning, Manager Investigations, CBS on 08 7424 65***or **************@sa.gov.au

Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application. 

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/.