Investigator

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Investigator to help deliver meaningful regulatory outcomes. This role is based in Port Melbourne and is ideally suited to a candidate with a strong background as a Detective or similar investigative position.

As an Investigator, Investigations & Safety Compliance, you will play a critical role in conducting thorough, evidence-based investigations into serious breaches of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL). You will contribute across all stages of complex investigations, including evidence gathering, interviewing stakeholders, and preparing detailed briefs for enforcement action or prosecution.

Working under the guidance of the Manager and with mentoring support from a Senior Investigator, you will apply strong investigative skills, sound judgment, and analytical expertise to ensure high-quality outcomes. This role requires a proactive approach, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities of this role are:

• Conduct investigations into serious HVNL breaches involving incident-based breaches, high-risk behaviours, patterns of non-compliance, or system-level safety failures.
• Gather and analyse evidence from diverse sources including digital records, interviews, site inspections, and intelligence reports.
• Support the preparation of enforcement documentation including briefs of evidence, witness statements, records of interviews and investigation reports.
• Assist in undertaking interviews and applying statutory powers in accordance with legal, ethical and procedural standards.
• Ensure investigation activities are recorded accurately and securely using NHVR’s case management systems.
• Work collaboratively with law enforcement, prosecutors and other NHVR teams to support high-quality regulatory outcomes.
• Escalate complex issues, case risks, or legislative ambiguities to the Senior Investigator for review and resolution.
• Participate in debriefings, peer reviews and capability-building activities as part of the national Major Investigations function.
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and procedural integrity across all investigations.
• Adhere to NHVR internal policies, procedures, WHS obligations, and ethical standards.

 About You

• Demonstrated experience conducting criminal or regulatory investigations, preferably involving systemic breaches or corporate accountability.
• Knowledge of evidence gathering techniques, case management protocols and enforcement pathways.
• Sound understanding of the HVNL and CoR principles or demonstrated capacity to quickly acquire this knowledge.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify risk patterns and support causation-based investigations.
• High standard of written communication, including drafting investigation notes, reports and legal documentation.
• Interpersonal skills to engage respectfully and effectively with industry stakeholders, legal representatives, and partner agencies.
• Ability to work within structured governance frameworks while adapting to dynamic operational needs.
• Commitment to continuous learning, ethical integrity and national regulatory impact. 

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a regulatory or compliance investigation’s role.
• Experience contributing to enforcement processes or litigation support.
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation and investigative techniques.
• Current Australian driver’s licence.

Highly Regarded:

• Certificate IV in Government Investigations or equivalent.
• Previous experience as a Detective
• Exposure to national or cross-jurisdictional investigations.
• Knowledge of digital investigation tools or intelligence platforms.
• Experience in transport regulation, public safety, or Chain of Responsibility enforcement.

Why join us?

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) commenced operations in 2013 as the national entity responsible for regulating all vehicles in Australia over 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass. The NHVR minimises the compliance burden on the heavy vehicle transport industry, reduces duplication and inconsistences across state and territory borders, and ultimately for the heavy vehicle business with government in Australia.

We are headquartered in Brisbane and employ more than 1000 people across the ACT, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria.

We offer

• A competitive salary package of $132,034.85 + superannuation
• Paid leave over Christmas closure.
• Choice of accrued or rostered days off
• Hybrid working environment – up to2 days from home.
• Superannuation co-contribution scheme
• Wellbeing programs – discounted fitness through Fitness Passport, Discount health insurance, flu vaccine, financial programs including discounted banking products, finance information sessions.
• Salary packaging options including novated lease.
• Discounted IT products including Microsoft and free family password security plan.
• Ongoing training and professional development support

Application Process

Please apply with your CV and cover letter addressing the essential requirements of the role. 

Applications close: Thursday 9 April

Applications submitted within the past 12 months will not be reconsidered.