Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $100,894 - $114,476
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Governance and risk management
Location: Barwon South West - Greater Geelong
Reference: 13198
About the Role
The Senior Inspector will conduct a range of compliance monitoring activities and inspections as authorised under the Australian Consumer Law and Fair Trading Act, and other legislation administered by CAV. Requiring a degree of judgement, discretion and experience, the Senior Inspector will undertake the more complex inspections of traders as they arise, including where there is a history of previous compliance breaches, or following a complaint of specific breaches. Also, the Senior Inspector will carry out residential tenancy investigations including rental assessments and non-urgent repairs as delegated under the Residential Tenancies Act. Further the Senior Inspector will perform front line dispute resolution, provide business and community education and lead or coordinate CAV campaign initiatives. The Senior Inspector will mentor CAV staff and provide leadership to workforce planning and implementation to ensure organisational strategic priorities are met. The Senior Inspector role within West Area is based in either the Geelong office or Werribee Office and will outreach to other locations across metro Melbourne and regional Victoria as required.
Key Accountabilities
About You
We are seeking applicants who have demonstrated experience from the following criteria:
This role is an ongoing position. This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
For more information, please see the Position Description.
How to apply
Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on 20th November 2026. All applications should include:
· a resume; and
· a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages).
Other relevant information
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing role is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Preferred applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment screening. DGS actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DGS can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.