Principal Investigator (709596)

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Duties

• Lead, plan and conduct high-level investigations into forest practices non-compliance, including gathering and analysing evidence in accordance with legal and procedural requirements.
• Prepare detailed investigation reports to support regulatory enforcement actions, including prosecution briefs.
• Monitor and assess compliance trends and identify high-risk areas or matters and proactively develop strategies to address non-compliance.
• Work closely with other FPA programs as well as forest practices officers and external stakeholders to improve compliance.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of investigative procedures and policies to enhance regulatory enforcements capabilities.
• Provide advice and training on forest practices regulation to forest practices officers and other relevant parties.
• Other duties as directed by Manager Operations.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working in a government regulatory agency or qualifications in environmental science, regulatory compliance or a related field.
• High level knowledge and understanding of principles of sustainable forest management and investigation procedures.
• Current driver’s licence.

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

 Principal Investigator - 709596.docx

 Principal Investigator - 709596.pdf

 Advice to applicants.DOCX

 Advice to applicants.pdf

For more information

Name: Willem Mulder  Position: Acting Chief Forest Practices Officer Email: willem.mulder@fpa.tas.gov.au Phone: 0427 120 319

How to apply

To apply, please provide a one to two page document outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. 

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Complete the following application form and email your application to us at recruitment@stategrowth.tas.gov.au

 Application for Employment (Form 201).DOCX

 Application for Employment (Form 201).pdf