Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $128,631
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Agriculture and primary industries
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: VG/102022A
Senior Investigator
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:
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:
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Chris Thompson, Senior Investigator on 0417 672 509 or [email protected]
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 [email protected] 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.