Authorised Officer

7 days ago

Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Wage Inspectorate Victoria Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

About us

We're looking for a skilled and motivated Authorised Officers to lead investigations, promote compliance, and engage with the community to support fair work practices across the state.

The Wage Inspectorate Victoria is an independent statutory authority established to administer the Child Employment Act 2003, the Long Service Leave Act 2018 and the Owner Drivers and Forestry Contractors Act 2005. Authorised Officers are employed by the Wage Inspectorate across multiple operational teams including Child Employment, Long Service Leave and Owner Driver and Forestry Contractors.

The role

Key to success in this role is a proactive mindset, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. You'll bring a flexible and collaborative approach to your work, thriving in dynamic environments where priorities can shift quickly. A key part of the role involves preparing cases for prosecution, including drafting investigation plans, briefs of evidence, and enforcement recommendations. Your advanced Excel skills will be advantageous in analysing complex data sets, identifying patterns, and supporting complex investigations and compliance audits.

About you

To become a member of the team, you will be a skilled and principled investigator with a strong understanding of industrial relations and regulatory compliance and your skills will include:

  • Demonstrated experience and analytical skills in independently conducting end-to-end investigations into criminal contraventions, including making recommendations for enforcement and participation in court proceedings
  • Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated experience in preparing and conducting interviews, preparing briefs of evidence and other related documentation
  • You demonstrate excellent judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to procedural fairness. Your communication skills-both written and verbal-are strong, enabling you to present findings clearly and persuasively
  • Uphold and support public service values covering ethical standards and professionalism and the ongoing integration of workplace respect, equity and diversity work practices and workplace health and safety principles and practices.

How to apply

To be considered for this position applicants must submit:

  • a resume
  • a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (within two or three pages).

Applications close 28 September 2025

Other relevant information

  • Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent form along with a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
  • The Wage Inspectorate actively promotes diversity, inclusion, and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. All roles at The Wage Inspectorate can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.
  • The Wage Inspectorate is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees consistent with the obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004. To support this the Wage Inspectorate has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all employees be fully vaccinated.

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