Senior Investigator

An exciting opportunity is now available for a Senior Investigator based at Parramatta. The Senior Investigator, Major Investigations, is responsible for leading complex, high-consequence investigations into serious and systemic non-compliance with the HVNL, particularly offences involving executive officers, corporate entities and off-road parties within the CoR.

• →Undertake complex and serious investigations into high-risk HVNL breaches with a focus on executive officers, legal entities and other CoR parties.
• →Undertake comprehensive evidence gathering, including written statements, compulsory interviews and use of statutory powers.
• →Mentor and support investigators in systems assess planning, case structuring, documentation, and interpretation of regulatory powers.
• →Apply advanced investigative methods, including causation and forensic approaches, to examine incidents involving systemic failure or serious safety harm.
• →Prepare high-quality briefs of evidence that meet legislative and legal thresholds and support prosecutorial outcomes.
• →Conduct interviews, manage evidence chains, and participate in court proceedings, including giving expert evidence where required.
• →Collaborate closely with the System Assessment Officers, law enforcement, prosecutors, intelligence teams and other regulators to support joint operations and national investigations.
• →Contribute to NHVR’s knowledge base by identifying regulatory gaps, contributing to policy discussions, and capturing insights from investigations.
• →Participate in peer reviews, case conferencing, and post-case evaluations to support quality assurance and continuous improvement.
• →Contribute to the development of national investigation methodologies and standards.
• →Ensure investigative practices align with NHVR policies, procedures, legal obligations, and WHS requirements.

• Demonstrated expertise in leading major or high-profile investigations in a criminal, regulatory or transport safety environment.
• Strong capability in incident-based investigative approaches and preparation of briefs suitable for court proceedings.
• Comprehensive understanding of the HVNL, CoR obligations and related legal frameworks.
• Highly developed skills in evidence gathering, interviewing, analysis, and complex case management.
• Experience delivering evidence in court and working with prosecutorial bodies.
• Proven ability to interpret complex legislation, assess systemic risk, and apply investigative discretion with sound judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly for drafting detailed reports, statements and legal documentation.
• Ability to coach, guide and mentor less experienced officers in the craft of investigations.
• Ability to work autonomously within a team structure and contribute proactively to national coordination and capability uplift.

• Minimum five years' experience conducting complex criminal or regulatory investigations.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing briefs of evidence and participating in prosecutions.
• Current Australian driver’s licence.

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

Advertised: 14 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 28 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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