APS 6 - $91,944 - $104,393 per annum plus superannuation Compliance & Enforcement Division Sydney, NSW Who we are
Why YOU are important to us and what impact will you have on the Compliance & Enforcement Division and the department's goal?
Australia has a unique environment that supports our multi-billion-dollar agricultural industries, trade, and our way of life.
In this role, you'll directly contribute to protecting our vital industries, environment and Australia's economic growth.
Our Compliance & Enforcement Division monitor and assess risk to enhance compliance through effective regulatory intervention, ranging from education to enforcement safeguarding our economy, trade, environment and agriculture.
This is where you play an important role.
You will conduct intelligence informed investigations into serious non-compliance of portfolio legislation, utilising the full suite of regulatory sanctions available to the department, including criminal prosecution, civil sanctions and administrative actions.
Your work will ensure Australia continues to thrive in global markets.
The Job
Investigator duties will include but are not limited to:
Conducting investigations into alleged breaches of portfolio and other relevant Commonwealth legislation including significant, complex, and protracted matters. Taking statements, conducting records of interview, and drafting, applying for, and executing warrants. Preparing and presenting high quality briefs of evidence for criminal and civil proceedings. Contributing to the continuous improvement of the Investigations Branch business outcomes, including the development and implementation of enforcement strategies and policies. Establishing and maintaining effective and productive relationships with departmental staff, counterparts in other agencies and industry groups. Representing the branch and the department at a range of internal and external settings. Taking part in various proactive strategies to promote and encourage voluntary compliance in a regulatory environment. Contributing to the development of a professional investigation team. Under limited supervision, coordinating and preparing reports, correspondence and systems assessments regarding risks and vulnerabilities in the department's operating environment. Contributing to the management of corporate functions including property, information technology security and finances. Undertaking a broad range of administrative tasks to support the section and the director. Please note that the merit pool established through this selection process, which is valid for a period of eighteen months from the date the vacancy was advertised in the Public Service Gazette, may also be used to fill future ongoing vacancies in the branch where the duties are of a similar nature.
What are we looking for Knowledge and experience
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:
Experience in law enforcement and/or experience with a regulatory agency and will need to demonstrate contemporary criminal/and or civil investigations and investigation management skills and competence. Mandatory qualifications
Possession of a Cert IV in Government Investigations or the ability to achieve this qualification within 12 months of engagement is essential.
The successful applicant must:
Hold and maintain a valid Australian motor vehicle drivers' licence. Note that the physical requirements of the role(s) involve a combination of outdoor and office-based work. Note that you may be required to perform occasional out-of-hours and weekend work. You may be required to undertake travel intra and interstate.
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