About the Role

The Inspector will conduct a range compliance monitoring activities and inspections as authorised under the Australian Consumer Law and Fair Trading Act, and other legislation administered by CAV.

Also, the Inspector will carry out residential tenancy investigations including rental assessments and non-urgent repairs as delegated under the Residential Tenancies Act.

Further the Inspector will perform front line dispute resolution, provide business and community education and participate in CAV campaign initiatives.

The Inspector role in the Central Area is based at Preston and will outreach to other locations across northwest metropolitan Melbourne and into regional Victoria as required.

Key Accountabilities

- Participate in and contribute to aspects of an ongoing compliance program, including local planning and development of compliance activities and their implementation.
- Using standardised tools, carry out routine, straightforward and sometimes more complex inspections as authorised under the Australian Consumer Law and Fair-Trading Act and the Residential Tenancies Act. This can include report preparation, drafting written correspondence, obtaining evidence for use in legal proceedings as directed by CAV, as well as issuing infringement notices.
- Under general direction, deliver business and consumer education sessions consistent with CAV program priorities and community needs.
- Undertake front line dispute resolution by using negotiation skills to address consumer concerns in line with CAV policy, as well as escalating complex matters where appropriate.

Mandatory requirements

- Tertiary qualifications in commerce, business, law or other related fields are desirable.
- A current Victorian Driver’s Licence. *The department will consider all reasonable adjustments for candidates with a disability.

About You





We are seeking applicants who have demonstrated experience from the following criteria:

- Demonstrated understanding of the principals of organisational values and behaviours.
- Experience in inspection operations including the planning, development and delivery of outreach activities.
- Capacity to apply CAV legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures in relation to compliance and enforcement activities.
- Demonstrated experience in the preparation of reports and the drafting of correspondence.
- Ability to develop and maintain productive relations with internal and external key stakeholders.
- Be prepared to be appointed as an Inspector under the Australian Consumer Law and Fair-Trading Act and be delegated as an Inspector under the Residential Tenancies Act.

This role is an ongoing position. This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

For more information, please see the Position Description

How to apply

Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on Sunday, 22 November 2026. All applications should include:

· a resume; and

· a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages).

Other relevant information

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing role is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Preferred applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment screening. DGS actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal prospect workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DGS can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.

📌 Inspector (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Government Services
📍 Melbourne