Senior Enforcement Officer

About this role

Classification: AS06 Salary Range: $105,747- $111,854 + Superannuation Duration: Up to 2 years Vacancy Type: Full Time Number of Positions Available: Multiple Closing Date: 11:30pm, Tuesday 11 August 2026 About the Opportunity Join the team behind some of South Australia's most significant regulatory investigations. Join a specialist enforcement team at the forefront of complex investigations and high-profile compliance operations. As a Senior Enforcement Officer with Consumer and Business Services, you'll lead significant enforcement activities, mentor inspectors and work alongside law enforcement. You'll work on matters that demand sound judgement, strong investigative instincts and the confidence to make decisions. You'll be at the centre of investigations that protect legitimate businesses and deliver meaningful outcomes for the South Australian community. What you'll be doing • Lead compliance and enforcement operations, including joint taskforce activities. • Represent Consumer and Business Services in court and provide credible witness testimony. • Issue notices, expiations and other enforcement actions. • Conduct interviews, manage evidence and review documentation. • Prepare quality reports, disciplinary documentation and prosecution briefs. • Ensure evidence is collected, labelled, stored, transported and disposed of in accordance with legislative requirements. • Supporting, mentoring and guiding Investigators and inspectors. We're looking for someone who thrives on complex investigations and brings credibility to every interaction. You know how to navigate sensitive matters with sound judgement, conduct interviews that uncover the facts and build evidence-based cases that stand up to scrutiny. While experience in compliance or investigations is highly regarded, it is not essential. We are committed to supporting the right candidate with training so they can grow and develop within this role. Every operation contributes to protecting the community, supporting legitimate businesses and strengthening confidence in South Australia's regulatory system. If you're looking for a role where your expertise delivers visible, lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you. About the Business The Attorney-General’s Department (AGD) is a key portfolio within the South Australian Government, employing more than 1,900 staff. AGD delivers high-level legal services and advice to Ministers and government agencies, provides specialist policy support, oversees regulation and compliance functions, and delivers essential services directly to the community Consumer and Business Services (CBS) is a division of the Attorney-General’s Department and is responsible for protecting consumers, supporting and regulating businesses and recording significant life events for South Australians. CBS is customer focussed and flexible in its activities, providing accessible information and services. This role contributes to the strategic goals of CBS through strategic and operational oversight of a portfolio of significant projects aimed at improving the security, efficiency, and effectiveness of CBS operations. This includes maintaining and improving customer service standards across CBS in line with SA government initiatives. For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department and also Consumer and Business Services, please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ and Consumer and Business Services | Consumer and Business Services Special Conditions for Employment Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD. • Employment-related Screening Check required. • Some out of hours work may be required. • Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required. • Must hold a current Australian issued driver’s licence (equivalent to minimum class C). • May be required to work according to a 7-day roster including nights, weekends and public holidays. • Eligible to be appointed and exercise the powers and functions of an Authorised Officer or Inspector under relevant legislation. Additional Notes You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below. For more information please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications. For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Tayte Helliwell, Manager Tobacco and Vaping, Consumer Business Services at Tayte.Helliwell@sa.gov.au Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application. The Attorney-General’s Department values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply. The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via the contact above or our website https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ . --> -->