Investigator

Permanent - Full Time

Perth

2025-03-31 4:00 PM

(00017527 & 00017022)

Two permanent positions are available for immediate fill.

Looking to further develop and exercise your investigation skills?

As an Investigator, you will play a pivotal role in uncovering breaches of legislation and ensuring compliance.

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

We value diversity and appreciate every individual’s perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. Whether it is enabling the next big discovery in the mining sector, protecting workers’ health and safety, transforming energy supply and emissions, or rolling out new technology to provide better customer service, DEMIRS is committed to delivering for the benefit of WA and future generations.

The role

As the Investigator, you will conduct investigations in relation to matters raised under legislation administered by Consumer Protection and where appropriate compile briefs of evidence for use in any court or tribunal. You will also provide advice on investigations, offences and non-compliance matters.

You will analyse complaints, prepare investigation plans, and gather evidence from relevant sources through appropriate means, such as collecting witness statements, executing search warrants and conducting records of interviews. You will assess the information received to identify potential offences or instances of non-compliance under applicable laws. Additionally, you will prepare high quality, factual written material in the form of letters, briefing notes, and investigation reports in line with Departmental standards containing sustainable recommendations for the consideration of the Commissioner for Consumer Protection in relation to assessments or investigative outcomes, including criminal, disciplinary or civil proceedings.

Your success in this role will rely on your expertise in conducting methodical investigations, along with your strong oral and written communication skills. You will also demonstrate proficiency in interpreting, analysing and applying legislation to identify non-compliance.

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.

How to apply

We ask for you to provide:

1. a detailed CV (no more than five pages) targeting the role specific requirements as detailed in the Job Description Form (JDF) and in particular the demonstrated experience in conducting investigations.
2. a one page covering letter (no more than 500 words) detailing what skills and experience you can bring to the role and how those (transferable) skills and experience will benefit the investigations branch within the Investigation and Regulation Directorate.

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experience in relation to the remaining role specific requirements and leadership behaviours assessed in further stages of the recruitment process. The complete list of role specific requirements and expected leadership behaviours can be found in the attached JDFs.

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).

CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on Monday, 31 March 2025 (WST)

Please ensure you allow yourself sufficient time to lodge your application online as late applications 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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