The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) lead the sustainable development of Western Australia's regions and agriculture, aquaculture, food and fisheries sectors. In everything we do, we take an approach to protect, grow and innovate WA's economy, community and environment.
About the opportunity With a state-wide charter, the Serious Offences Unit (SOU) supports complex investigations utilising specialist investigative methodologies and technologies to maximise the effective and efficient delivery of compliance services across our Animal Welfare, Biosecurity and Fisheries portfolios.
As a Senior Fisheries and Marine Officer (Investigator) within the SOU, you will primarily be participating in covert activities to support our fisheries operations. You will have the opportunity to utilise advanced surveillance technology and use contemporary covert investigative techniques to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of our operations. Additionally, you will be called upon to take on the role of a covert (undercover) operative when necessary.
The minimum marine qualification for this position is a Department of Transport Recreational Skippers Ticket (RST) or equivalent. Holders of a commercial maritime qualification (Coxswain grade 1 or 2 near coastal) will be highly regarded.
We are on the lookout for enthusiastic compliance officers who will thrive in a close-knit but diverse team, and have experience or transferrable skills in one or more of the following fields:
electronic surveillancephysical surveillancehuman source handling orundercover operations.Applicants with additional relevant technical or IT networking experience will be highly regarded for a permanent full-time position available for immediate filling. We are also seeking to create a pool of suitably qualified officers with other relevant diverse skills and experience that align to the role.
Equity and Diversity At DPIRD we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and are an equal opportunity employer. We value and strongly encourage people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, women and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply for positions within our agency.
How to Apply All applications must be submitted through Jobs WA.
Please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing your suitability – tell us what you love about the role and how you think you're the right fit.
It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information.
Need further information? For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Les Garbellini, Operations Coordinator, on ******** (during office hours).
