Attorney-General's Department
Job reference: 842676
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Classification: ASO4
Salary Range: $79,589 - $83,266 + Superannuation
Duration: Up to 2 years
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Number of Positions Available: 2
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Tuesday 12 May 2026

Are you an experienced compliance officer or looking to grow your career in regulatory work?

Consumer and Business Services (CBS) is seeking Compliance Inspectors to support compliance and enforcement activities across a broad range of industries and legislative frameworks.

The Compliance Inspector is responsible for undertaking inspections, contributing to investigations, and providing advice and education to licensees, traders and consumers. The role focuses on promoting legislative compliance, addressing non‑compliance, and supporting CBS’s regulatory priorities through field‑based and operational work.

In this role, you will:

• Conduct inspections to assess compliance with relevant legislation
• Provide advice, education, cautions, notices or directions to support compliance
• Contribute to investigations through interviews, document review and evidence collection
• Assist with enforcement activities, including preparing reports and supporting court matters
• Participate in taskforces and compliance activities, including out‑of‑hours work where required
• Engage professionally with a wide range of stakeholders, including industry, government agencies and the community

About You

To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate sound judgement, strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a field‑based compliance environment. You will be comfortable engaging with stakeholders, applying legislation, and working under limited direction to achieve regulatory outcomes. You will also contribute positively to team culture and adapt to changing priorities.

This is an opportunity to play a hands‑on role in protecting consumers, supporting fair trading, and upholding regulatory standards across South Australia.

Whether you bring established compliance experience or are ready to further develop your skills in a regulatory setting, we encourage you to apply.

Apply now and contribute to meaningful compliance work that makes a difference.

About the Business

The Attorney-General’s Department (AGD) is a key portfolio within the South Australian Government, employing more than 1,900 staff. AGD delivers high-level legal services and advice to Ministers and government agencies, provides specialist policy support, oversees regulation and compliance functions, and delivers essential services directly to the community.

Consumer and Business Services (CBS) is a division of the Attorney-General’s Department and is responsible for protecting consumers, supporting and regulating businesses and recording significant life events for South Australians. CBS is customer focussed and flexible in its activities, providing accessible information and services.

For more information, visit the Attorney-General’s Department and or Consumer and Business Services website. 

Special Conditions for Employment

Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.

• Some out of hours work may be required.
• Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
• Must hold a current Australian issued driver’s licence (equivalent to minimum class C).
• May be required to work according to a 7-day roster including weekends and public holidays.
• Eligible to be appointed and exercise the powers and functions of an Authorised Officer or Inspector under relevant legislation.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Additional Notes

For more information please download the attached Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications.

You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) ) demonstrating your suitability for the role by addressing the Capabilities/Technical Expertise relevant to the role, after answering the pre-requisite questions.

Enquires: Mitch Daly, Assistant Director Regulation & Advice at Mitch.daly@sa.gov.au.

 

Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application.

The Attorney-General’s Department values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via the contact above or our website https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/.   

 

 

 

 

Applications close: 12/05/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- ASO4 Compliance Inspector (Fuel Scheme funded) 2026.pdf
- Job Application Pack.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.