Classification: AS06Salary Range: $98,478- $104,165 + SuperannuationDuration: Up to 2 yearsVacancy Type: Full TimeNumber of Positions Available: 1Closing Date: 11:30pm, Thursday, 19 March 2026
About the Opportunity
Step into a key operational role where you will coordinate complex inspections, provide expert advice and support, and play an important part in CBS's compliance and enforcement work. As a Senior Enforcement Officer, you will lead and participate in taskforce operations targeting tobacco and vaping, guide inspectors and investigators, and work closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver consistent, high‐quality regulatory outcomes. The Senior Enforcement Officer will be responsible for reporting on findings, issuing enforcement actions, preparing prosecution briefs and overseeing field operations with management to drive compliance and mitigate risk.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading taskforce operations, including joint activities with law enforcement.
* Coordinating complex compliance activities such as interviews, document review and evidence collection.
* Preparing high quality disciplinary and prosecution briefs for court and regulatory authorities.
* Representing CBS in court and providing accurate, reliable witness testimony.
* Supporting and guiding investigators, inspectors and other CBS staff.
* Issuing notices, expiations and other enforcement actions in line with legislation and policy.
* Analysing compliance trends and preparing reports and recommendations.
* Ensuring evidence is correctly gathered, labelled, stored, transported and destroyed.
What we're looking for:
* Strong experience leading compliance activities, including complex or sensitive matters.
* Extensive knowledge of investigation and inspection techniques, including interviewing.
* Proven ability to prepare high quality reports, statements and prosecution briefs.
* Experience with court processes and giving evidence.
* Ability to work under broad direction, exercise sound judgement and guide less experienced inspectors.
If you are driven by impactful regulatory work and the challenge of leading in a dynamic environment, this role positions you at the forefront of shaping effective compliance outcomes.
About the Business
The Attorney‐General's Department (AGD) provides a range of legal, regulatory and other services for the government and people of South Australia. Employing around 1500 staff, AGD promotes justice by protecting people's rights, holding people to account according to the law, improving safety and contributing to an efficient and fair justice system.
Consumer and Business Services (CBS) is a division of the AGD and is responsible for protecting consumers, supporting and regulating businesses and recording significant life events for South Australians. CBS is customer‐focused and flexible in its activities, providing accessible information and services.
* Deliver effective regulation – by ensuring fair markets, safe products and empowered consumers.
* Look after each other – fostering an engaging, positive and healthy work environment.
* Look after our customers – ensuring an informative, consistent and responsive service.
* Find better ways of working – through improved services and information.
The Compliance and Enforcement branch is responsible for ensuring high levels of industry compliance are maintained under all legislation administered by CBS. The Senior Enforcement Officer operates within a highly complex, politically sensitive and changing environment and is required to exercise a high level of judgement and decision making under broad direction.
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).
Eligible to be appointed and exercise the powers and functions of an Authorised Officer or Inspector under relevant legislation.
Will be authorised to issue Expiation Notices under relevant legislation.
Will be required to work according to a 7‐day roster including weekends and public holidays.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part‐time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
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 Jonathan Lambert, Assistant Commissioner, Reform and Specialty Compliance, Consumer Business Services on Jonathan.Lambert@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.
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/ .
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