Department of Education Victoria – Melbourne VICThe Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority ('the VRQA') is Victoria's education and training regulator and is established under the Education and Training Reform Act **** (ETR Act).
The Apprenticeship Field Services Unit is responsible for regulating employers of apprentices and trainees and ensuring employers meet their obligations to provide quality training and keep apprentices and trainees secure.
This includes deploying Authorised Officers into the field to investigate potential breaches of the ETR Act and educate employeres, apprentices and trainees about their rights and obligations.About the Role:Reporting to the Manager, Compliance and Investigations, the Authorised Officer's role is to conduct investigations and ensure apprentices and trainees are safe and receiving the training they need to complete their qualification.
The successful applicant will demonstrate integrity and initiative in the performance of their duties, which include:planning and conducting investigations, including undertaking workplace visitsclearly communicating the role of the regulator and the legislative and regulatory requirements to duty holders and stakeholdersconfidently addressing any conflict situations that arise during compliance activities using tact and diplomacyusing systems and data to identify risks, record compliance activities and investigation progresspreparing investigation plans, file notes, records of interview and reportspreparing executive briefings and stakeholder communicationsparticipating in the implementation of policies and procedures in accordance with the VRQA's regulatory approachundertaking accurate and timely records management.Desirable Qualifications and Experience:To be successful in this role,



you will have a strong understanding of investigative processes and methodologies, with experience in regulation high regarded.A Certificate IV in Government Investigations is desirable.How to apply: Please submit your CV and a cover letter (no more than two pages) summarising your skills and experience aligned to the position description and role statement relevant to this role.For more details regarding this position please see attached position description or contact Nikita Martins on ****** Department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
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📌 Regulatory Investigator: Apprenticeship Compliance (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Melbourne