Senior Investigator

About this role

Senior Investigator

• Salary: $116,413 - $128,631 (Plus Superannuation)
• Ongoing role
• Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
• Usual work location: Attwood

The Role

The position of Senior Fisheries Investigator is part of a team of Fisheries Investigators and/or Fisheries Officers investigating serious fisheries crime. In this role you will assist in the development of plans and programs at the MFCU and where appropriate, involving a variety of stakeholders, government and community groups and clients.

Main accountabilities

• Leading complex, sensitive investigations into serious and organised offending, and where necessary, prepare and present evidence to inform relevant enforcement actions.
• Preparing and presenting complex briefs of evidence resultant from breaches of legislation and act as informant in bringing proceedings against individuals or corporations who have allegedly committed relevant offences.
• Conducting investigative activities with minimal supervision in accordance with relevant standards, policies and procedures.

The Team

The position of Senior Investigator forms a part of the Community Engagement and Major Crime branch within the Victorian Fisheries Authority.

The VFA is a statutory authority established to facilitate the effective management of Victoria's fisheries resources in a coordinated and strategic way that ensures their ongoing sustainability. The VFA functions to ensure that the Government, the recreational and commercial fishing sectors, and the Victorian community can share in and obtain the benefits from sustainable fisheries management.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:

• Leads by example and sets the standards for high performance
• Demonstrated understanding of initial action and contemporary evidence gathering procedures
• Demonstrated ability to identify and manage law enforcement operational risk
• Demonstrated ability to cooperate and work well with others in pursuit of team goals
• A Diploma in Government (Investigations) or qualify within 12 months, or an equivalent qualification that is assessed as meeting the same competency standards

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Pieter Wildekamp, Principal Investigator on 0459 898 000 or pieter.vandewildekamp@vfa.vic.gov.au

The Authority is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Authority. To be eligible for this position you must hold the mandatory qualification as outlined in the position description. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.

Please note: We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the Talent Acquisition Team on 0472 875 685, or via email at recruitment@ecodev.vic.gov.au with the position number in the subject line.

How to Apply

Please click the `Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.

Applications close at 23:59pm on 10 August 2027.

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