EL1 - Assistant Director, Investigations

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Canberra, ACT, Australia Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts Full time
EL1 - Assistant Director, Investigations

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A$122,667.00/yr - A$139,534.00/yr

The opportunity we have available

**THIS VACANCY IS OPEN TO APPLICANTS FROM CANBERRA, BRISBANE & PERTH**

We are looking to fill an EL1 Assistant Director - Investigations position within the Section. A merit pool may be created for other similar vacancies for a period of 18 months from the date of advertisement.

An Assistant Director in the Section has a leading role in undertaking a range of regulatory, compliance, inspection and strategic support activities.

To succeed in the position, you will demonstrate excellent interpersonal and liaison skills and naturally build rapport with people.

You will also thrive in a self-directed work environment, often with limited supervision and will be able to react proactively to new or unexpected events while exercising sound judgement and continuously assessing compliance risk.

This Assistant Director position requires an individual who is results oriented and you will be someone who enjoys complex and sometimes high-pressure work environments.

As an Assistant Director in the Section, you will also discharge your duties with the highest levels of integrity and professionalism.

What will you do?

Key duties of the position include:

  • proactively lead a small team responsible for:
  • undertaking and progressing formal regulatory investigations in accordance with AGIS requirements.
  • reviewing and assessing enquires related to alleged non-compliance with relevant legislation; and
  • resolving alleged non-compliance matters in a timely manner.
  • leading compliance and enforcement activities directly related to the current Compliance and Enforcement Strategy and future strategies
  • identifying appropriate and proportionate escalation (i.e. enforcement) pathways to resolve complex non-compliance reports and matters
  • supporting and guiding team members when alleged non-compliance requires an escalation pathway, including the use of various legislated enforcement tools
  • undertaking thorough, accurate and efficient task relevant research
  • leading your team in the analysis of information gathered as a result of investigative activities (i.e. either desk or field) and then making informed and proportionate regulatory enforcement recommendations for senior decision makers
  • regularly demonstrating highly developed legislative interpretation skills
  • identifying, developing and fostering enduring relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally
  • consulting, planning and developing work programs for your team and the Section
  • actively monitoring the performance of your team
  • preparing accurate reports, briefings, correspondence, statutory notices, and other written materials that include sensitive compliance and enforcement information, including preferred regulatory enforcement recommendations
  • if required, work directly with other authorities in relation to matters under investigation, inquiry, and /or court or tribunal proceedings
  • develop and lead the preparation of detailed operational policy, procedures, templates and guidance materials to support the Section's compliance and enforcement functions
  • as required, undertake domestic and international travel.

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate for this position and person we are looking for will be able to demonstrate their capability against the Executive Level 1 Work level standards and have:

  • a highly developed commitment to integrity and accountability
  • excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to generate high-quality written materials to support sensitive regulatory decision making
  • demonstrated experience in investigations, enforcement and/or regulatory compliance
  • demonstrated ability to effectively manage self and lead a team that undertakes investigations, enforcement and/or regulatory activities
  • the capacity to work on multiple tasks, while also delivering various work products within deadlines
  • demonstrated ability to interpret and apply a wide variety of regulatory legislation
  • demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement
  • demonstrated experience successfully managing small high performing teams
  • highly-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to work within a distributed multistate team that fosters a culture of informed decision making, continuous improvement, integrity and respect
  • the ability to continuously work to a professional standard in a complex environment while demonstrating resilience
  • the ability to apply a high level of attention to detail, while undertaking various tasks
  • highly developed judgement and discretion.
  • demonstrated understanding of government administrative frameworks and decision-making processes
  • formal qualifications and / or relevant extensive experience in any of the following: investigations, audit, law, regulation, regulatory risk management, compliance
  • familiarity with RVS legislation and legislative interpretation
  • several years experience leading and conducting investigations in regulated environments
  • familiarity with and demonstrated history of working with the CDPP.

Mandatory qualifications:

  • Diploma in Government Investigations (or recognised equivalent).

Eligibility requirements

Employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 including:

  • Citizenship: Candidates must be an Australian citizen at the time of submitting your application.
  • Health Assessment: The preferred applicant may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the department's preferred medical provider.
  • Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance at Baseline Level. You must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information. You must have lived in Australia, or have a checkable background, for at least the preceding five years for Baseline Vetting clearances. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.
  • Qualifications: Diploma in Government Investigations (or recognised equivalent)

Applications for this opportunity close at 11.59pm AEST, 10 August 2025.

Seniority level
  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
Job function
  • Job functionStrategy/Planning and Quality Assurance
  • IndustriesGovernment Administration

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