Senior Investigator

If you are looking for a role in a dynamic and community-focused organisation that is making a genuine impact on the lives of all Victorians, the Senior Investigator position could be the right fit for you.
Job Details
Department: Essential Services Commission
Work Type: Fixed term - full time
Job Function: Regulatory, Governance and Compliance
Classification: VPSG5
Work Location: Melbourne - CBD
Reference: VG/ESC/ESC/1870554
Closing Date: 10-Jul-2025
Salary Range: $113,022 - $136,747
Job Duration: 6 months
Attachments: PD - Position Description - VPS5 Senior Investigator VEU (Fraud Taskforce).docx (Word, 72KB)


Contact: Leigh Bryant
03 9032 6263 or Leigh.bryant@esc.vic.gov.au

Position Details

Position details

In this role, you will:

  • Lead investigations into potential regulatory breaches, focussing on fraudulent activities.
  • Coach and mentor colleagues.
  • Gather and review evidence and research, analyse and interpret complex information to inform recommendations.
  • Draft enforcement documents for commission consideration and other documents as needed.
  • Use insights to target enforcement activities and share information as appropriate across the division on themes and trends and to close the loop on potential regulatory breaches.
  • Manage contracts with external providers.

This is a fixed term position for a period of six months. The work location for this position is 570 Bourke Street, Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.

About us

The Essential Services Commission is Victoria's independent economic regulator of essential services supplied by a range of industries. The commission's functions include:

  • Making regulatory decisions with respect to prescribed industries (including price determinations, licensing, customer protection and access disputes).
  • Undertaking reviews and providing advice to Ministers on a range of economic and regulatory matters.
  • Administering the Victorian Energy Upgrades program.

Be part of a highly respected and professional organisation that allows you to apply your knowledge while supporting flexible working arrangements that allow you to balance work and life. You'll be working in a dynamic and collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth. 

How to apply

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria, highlighting their skills and relevant experience in relation to the role.

Our commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace

We are Equal Employment Opportunity employer with inclusive leaders committed to driving a workplace culture that prioritises equity, safety, respect, and flexibility for all staff. We uphold the principles of Aboriginal self-determination in caring for our community.

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of any age, gender identity, parental/carer status, ability, religion, or cultural backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments to equitably participate in our recruitment process, please contact. We look forward to receiving your application.

Other relevant information

Preferred applicants are required to undergo mandatory pre-employment screening, which includes a national criminal history check, right to work verification, qualification checks, and a statutory declaration disclosing any previous misconduct investigations.

Applicants must have corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period to be appointed to this role. Ongoing positions are only available to Australian/New Zealand citizens or Australian Permanent Residents. 

Applications close at 11:59pm on Thursday 10th July 2025

 


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