Investigations Coordinator

Investigations Coordinator

$95,527.33 to $101,705.27 per year plus 12% superannuation

• Full-time/Permanent role
• 6 weeks annual leave, 15 days personal leave
• Opportunity to work with & support the community

City of Darwin is seeking a dedicated and experienced Investigator to lead and oversee regulatory investigations ensuring our statutory duties are fulfilled and investigations are carried out effectively, professionally, and in line with all relevant legislation and Council procedures. Reporting to the Executive Manager Regulatory Services, this is an opportunity to lead the delivery of regulatory strategies that positively impact our community, working predominantly to investigate the more serious alleged offences against City of Darwin By-Laws.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead investigations and compliance activities under relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Undertake and/or oversee investigations and evidence collection, including, statements, interviews, inspections, warrants and seizures.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to Rangers on investigative processes.
• Collaborate with internal departments, stakeholders, and government agencies to support consistent regulatory education and enforcement.
• Supervise and support investigation activities undertaken by staff, providing training and mentoring to build investigative capability.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience conducting investigations, compliance, or regulatory enforcement.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying legislation, policies and procedures within a regulatory environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High-level organisational and analytical skills; with an eye for detail.
• Be able to independently manage competing priorities, which will include a steady and constant caseload ensuring timely actioning occurs on each matter.
• Be comfortable, and have experience in, the execution of warrants of seizure and be a highly effective communicator particularly with confrontational or argumentative parties.
• A willingness to be outside working directly with unpredictable animals in some cases. A background or experience in animal management or behaviours, or similar work, would be seen to be highly desirable as it forms a large part of the role's functions.

Why Join Us?

At City of Darwin, we're passionate about building and sustaining a high-performance culture that motivates our people to deliver exceptional results. You will align with and flourish in a fast-paced environment that focuses on strategic outcomes and embraces collaboration and innovation.

Essential Criteria:

• Possession of a full C Class Drivers Licence
• Certificate IV in Government Investigations
• Minimum three (3) years' experience in a statutory regulatory authority.
• Current National Police Records Check

To apply:

For further information regarding this role, please read full position description or contact Kevin Meyer on 0407 943 475 during business hours. Please note, only applicants that are shortlisted for this role will be contacted.

City of Darwin Talent Acquisition Team can be contacted via:

• 📞 Phone: (08) 8930 0526
• Email: recruitment@darwin.nt.gov.au
• Website: Employment at Council | City of Darwin Careers - Current Vacancies

Please note Applications close 5pm on 22 May 2026.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

We are looking forward to receiving your application if you are a direct applicant. Please note that we are not working with recruitment agencies for this position.

The City of Darwin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply.

As part of Council's recruitment process, applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment assessments, such as a Medical Assessment, National Police Check and Psychometric Assessment