The opportunity
Due to internal secondment, an opportunity exists to join our Enforcement team. Reporting to the Leader Enforcement and as part of the Enforcement Leadership Team, you will apply your proven contemporary leadership experience and capabilities to lead a team of Employer Regulation Consultants and Investigators.  

The position
This leadership role is responsible for overseeing complex investigation and enforcement activities, setting operational direction, and ensuring decisions are lawful, consistent, defensible and proportionate. The role balances people leadership, regulatory judgment and stakeholder engagement, while embedding a risk‑based, values‑led approach to compliance across the organisation.

This role will be a full-time fixed-term contract up to 2 years.

About you
As the ideal candidate, you will demonstrate a strong work ethic, integrity, resilience, and discipline. You will have proven contemporary leadership experience and have or display the capability to develop a comprehensive understanding and application of the Return to Work Act 2014 in a short period of time. You will possess a high level of ability to build relationships, influence key internal and external stakeholders to achieve strong regulatory outcomes across compliance and enforcement activities. 

You will excel at drafting high-quality correspondence, supported by well-reasoned rationale, and be proficient in collecting and analysing data in preparation of documentation that supports administrative decisions, on regulatory matters.  You’ll bring to the role your strong negotiation and influencing abilities and passion for nurturing staff development, fostering a culture of wellbeing, and driving excellence in service delivery.

Special requirements/Conditions

• Diploma in Government Investigations or a Law Degree or equivalent, and relevant experience in a regulatory environment are required.
• current Drivers Licence
• appointment is subject to appropriate pre‑employment checks

Further information
Candidates will also be assessed based on their ability to demonstrate personal and professional alignment with ReturnToWorkSA’s organisational values which are critical to our success: We care about people and sustainability; We are inclusive and innovative; We listen to understand; and We own our actions.

 Manager Compliance and Investigations - Enforcement - Position Description - 12 May 2026.pdf

The salary range for this position is aligned with the Mercer CED Job Evaluation framework. The final offer will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience.

How to apply
Please submit a cover letter demonstrating your key capabilities and experience supported by your current resume addressed to Chris Spiteri – Leader Enforcement by 5:00pm Monday 1 June 2026. If you would like to discuss the position further, Chris can be contacted on 08 8233 2136.

Please note that shortlisting and interviewing for this role will commence immediately. We encourage all interested candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Inclusion and acceptance
ReturnToWorkSA is an equal opportunity employer, valuing difference and embracing diversity and we promote flexible ways of working, applicants are encouraged to discuss any workplace adjustments that might be needed as well as the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Still not sure?
We are proud to be recognised as an Endorsed Employer for All Women by WORK180. Research indicates that up to 60% of women and underrepresented groups may hesitate to proceed, even after completing a draft application. We firmly believe that diversity enhances the strength of every team, so even if you don’t tick all the boxes we still want to hear from you.