Classification: ASO8
Salary Range: $121,107 - $125,679 + superannuation
Duration: Ongoing
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Number of Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Saturday 25th October 2025

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the General Manager Investigations, the Principal Investigator is responsible for supporting the Commissioner by managing a program of critical work relating to high-risk, complex, and sensitive investigations.

The Principal Investigator will also support the regulation of Tobacco and Vaping and provide strategic advice and guidance to investigators and compliance inspectors. Working within a multi-disciplinary team, the Principal Investigator will lead the design of investigation and inspection strategies, contribute to the continuous improvement of investigation and inspection practices, and conduct complex investigations that are high risk or of significant importance to Consumer and Business Services.

Success in the role is underpinned by the ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams and partner with key internal and external stakeholders to deliver a high standard of investigation and inspection 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 1900 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 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 focused and flexible in its activities, providing accessible information and services.

The Principal Investigator operates within a complex, dynamic and sensitive environment and is required to exercise discretion, initiative and a high-level of judgement under limited direction.

This role contributes to the strategic goals of CBS through strategic and operational oversight of critical investigations. The role is required to work closely with other CBS managers, senior officers across AGD, stakeholders across government and other relevant jurisdictions.

For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department and also Consumer and Business Services, please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ and https://www.cbs.sa.gov.au/

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).

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 Brett Humphrey, Commissioner, CBS on [email protected]

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/.

Applications close:25/10/2025 11:30 PM