Senior Investigations Officer

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Victorian Government Full time

The Senior Investigations Officer works within the Risk, Assurance and Standards (RAS) division with a focus on building internal capability on strategic investigations, contributing to improved safety outcomes within the industry and ensuring that high standards are maintained by retailers and installers who participate in our programs.

The position oversees the conduct of strategic investigations into retailers and installers to determine if they have breached Solar Victoria's terms and conditions. They develop effective and efficient systems of work and provide advice and subject matter expertise to the RAS leadership team as well as make recommendations for outcomes at the conclusion of investigations.

The position also provides training, guidance and mentoring to other staff to facilitate effective and efficient compliance investigations and the utilisation of the full suite of available regulatory tools. The Senior Investigations Officer will also maintain effective stakeholder relationships with our regulatory partners.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

Mandatory:

  • Demonstrated operational experience leading and conducting investigations in a regulatory or enforcement environment.
  • High level experience working with or in regulated industries such as construction and/or electrical.
  • A high level of understanding of regulation and regulatory risk.

Desirable:

  • Certificate IV in Government (Investigations) or equivalent would be treated favourably.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is Morwell or Melbourne CBD with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

How to Apply:

If you are a current DEECA employee, please apply via DEECA Careers.

Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday, 18th January 2026.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave. For more information visit applying for a role with us.

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