Principal Regulatory Investigations Advisor
Protecting what matters. Powering a safer future.
At Energy Safe Victoria our purpose is to keep Victorians energy safe and ensure energy is used confidently across our state. Through education, regulation and enforcement, we deliver trusted regulatory outcomes that support a safe, reliable and sustainable energy future. Join a team of passionate professionals committed to making a genuine difference for Victorian communities.
About the opportunity
Join Energy Safe as a Principal Regulatory Investigations Advisor, where you'll play a key role in shaping and enhancing our investigations function. Reporting to the Head of Investigations, you'll lead the ongoing development of Energy Safe's Investigations Framework, provide expert advice and quality assurance on complex and high-risk investigations, and support informed regulatory decision-making.
Working closely with senior leaders and stakeholders, you'll drive governance, capability uplift, assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen the quality, consistency, and effectiveness of investigations across the organisation. This is a unique opportunity to influence regulatory practice and help deliver safer outcomes for Victorians.
What you'll contribute
- Lead the continuous improvement of Energy Safe's Investigations Framework, governance, and quality assurance processes.
- Provide expert advice and peer review on complex, high-risk, and sensitive investigations, ensuring robust and evidence-based outcomes.
- Partner with investigators, technical specialists, legal advisers, and regulatory teams to strengthen investigative practice and decision-making.
- Support executive and governance reporting by delivering insights on emerging risks, trends, and significant regulatory issues.
- Drive capability uplift through mentoring, guidance, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develop practical tools, resources, and best-practice approaches that enhance the consistency and effectiveness of investigations across Energy Safe.
To be successful, you'll bring
- A qualification in investigations (Certificate IV in Government Investigations or equivalent), with tertiary qualifications in Law, Regulatory Practice, Public Administration, or a related field highly regarded.
- Extensive experience in regulatory, compliance, enforcement, or investigations environments, including complex and high-risk matters.
- Strong expertise in investigative frameworks, governance, quality assurance, evidence assessment, procedural fairness, and regulatory decision-making.
- Proven ability to interpret and apply complex legislation, provide strategic advice, and deliver practical, risk-based recommendations.
- Experience preparing high-quality reports, briefs, and submissions for senior leaders, governance bodies, and decision-makers.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement, influencing, communication, and analytical skills.
- A passion for continuous improvement, with experience developing guidance, tools, and capability-building initiatives that enhance investigation practice.
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Experience in the Victorian energy sector and/or public sector environments (desirable).
Reasons to apply
- Flexible work arrangements including hybrid working options (minimum two days in the office per week) and accrued credit hours.
- Additional leave options, including personal, cultural, volunteer, community service, and study leave, as well as the option to purchase extra leave.
- Generous paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers, plus reproductive health leave.
- Fitness Passport membership, available to employees and their immediate family members.
- A diverse and inclusive workplace, supported by our Diversity and Inclusion Council and commitments through our Gender Equality and Reconciliation Action Plans.
- Wellbeing initiatives, including free annual flu vaccinations and skin checks.
- Novated leasing benefits through our partnership with SG Fleet.
- Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support for employees and their families.
- Home office subsidy of $250 per year.
- Learning and development opportunities, with strong support for career growth and internal mobility.
Interested?
Click Apply to complete the online application process and submit your current resume and cover letter via the Careers Victoria website.
Applications must be submitted online by COB Sunday 20 September 2026. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as this advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.
Successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including reference checks and a satisfactory National Police Check.
At Energy Safe Victoria, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and value the diverse experiences and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve and fostering an inclusive and respectful environment for all.
If you require any adjustments or support throughout the recruitment process or in the role itself, we encourage you to discuss this with us. If you identify as a person with disability, please let us know how we can provide additional support throughout the recruitment process.
For a confidential discussion, please contact People & Culture at peopleandculture@energysafe.vic.gov.au
Company profile
Energy Safe Victoria is Victoria’s independent technical regulator for electricity, gas and pipeline safety. We work to keep Victorians safe by regulating the generation, supply and use of energy, ensuring industry meets safety standards, and taking regulatory action when required. ESV licenses and registers electricians, administers the Certificate of Electrical Safety program, approves electrical and gas products, investigates safety incidents, and delivers community education campaigns to raise awareness of energy safety risks. Our work helps ensure energy is delivered and used safely across homes, businesses and communities throughout Victoria.
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