Principal Investigator

1 week ago

Perth, Western Australia Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety Full time

Principal Investigator

Permanent Appointment

We have an exciting opportunity to manage the day-to-day operations of a busy investigations team.

Would you like to work in a genuinely exciting, flexible and friendly work environment, which offers its people a range of benefits, including flexible working hours, working at home, in the field or in the office to help support you and get the best results possible for our community. Then the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) is for you

Here at DEMIRS we value diversity and appreciate every individual's perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. So, if you're an innovative and forward-thinking individual who values collaboration and wants to contribute to the next big discovery in the mining sector, protecting our workers' health and safety, protecting tenants and consumers, transforming energy supply and emissions, whilst rolling out new technology to deliver excellent customer service and achieve success, then DEMIRS is the agency for you.

The role

The Consumer Protection Division is responsible for promoting fair trading and consumer protection in Western Australia. The Investigation and Regulation Directorate is responsible for directing an investigative program to effectively detect, deter and remedy improper practices in relation to legislation administered by Consumer Protection.

Consisting of eight individuals, your team conducts a range of investigations related to legislation administered by Consumer Protection and also operates WA ScamNet. As a Principal Investigator, you will manage the operations of your team including human, financial and physical resources to deliver quality investigative outcomes. Additionally, you will undertake high priority, high profile, and complex investigations to identify and pursue breaches of any legislative and regulatory requirements. Alongside this, you will play an active part in contributing to the strategic and operational planning of the branch by assisting the branch manager and manager investigations.

Your experiences in leading a high performing team and conducting complex investigations (including preparing successful complex briefs of evidence), will be key to your success as a Principal Investigator.

Please refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) attached for further information regarding the position, including any specific requirements, capabilities and pre-employment checks which will be assessed as part of the selection process.

While this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other similar vacancies (permanent, fixed-term, full-time or part-time) within the department for the next 12 months, from the date that the recruitment breach period has been finalised.

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments) at the time of application.

This position is located in Perth, at 140 William Street.

Further information

Please contact Tianne Bassanelli, General Manager Investigations, on or visit our website. You can also keep up to date on DEMIRS achievements and activities by following us on LinkedIn.

How to apply

We ask for you to provide a detailed resume outlining your key achievements, work history, education and professional development and a covering letter of no more than one page, addressing the following points and your general suitability to the role.

  • Demonstrated highly effective skills in leading and managing a large team of investigators. Well-developed understanding of legal concepts as they apply to investigations and the ability to develop the skills and knowledge of investigative staff to deliver high quality, innovative investigative and compliance outcomes.
  • Considerable demonstrated knowledge and experience in conducting complex, sensitive and high-profile investigations relating to relevant legislation using recognised investigative methods, skills and standards.
  • Proven ability to provide appropriate and accurate advice to consumers, industry, members of the public, staff and other stakeholders about legislation and investigative requirements.

In the attached Applicant Information Pack, we offer further information on how to apply and the range of incentives offered to employees who work with DEMIRS. If you have any questions about employment conditions or the application process, please contact Matthew Ball, Senior Human Resource Officer on or email

To submit your application, click on the "Apply for Job" button at the bottom of this page. You will be asked to complete several questions, before attaching your resume and covering letter (where appropriate).

Supporting diversity and inclusion

DEMIRS is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive workplace. We welcome all to apply, however, preference may be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people of diverse sexualities and youth. This helps us ensure our workforce is diverse, effective and forward thinking, and is supported by the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for by Diversity Council Australia. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here.

Reasonable adjustments will be provided during our recruitment processes and in the workplace so you can fully participate.

CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on Monday, 27 May 2024 (WST)

Please ensure you allow yourself sufficient time to lodge your application online; as applications that are in progress or submitted after this time will not be accepted. It is your responsibility to ensure your application is submitted on time.

We look forward to receiving your application and considering you for this exciting opportunity to join our team.

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