Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) is the statutory authority responsible for regulating, conducting and promoting greyhound racing in Victoria, a sport that annually generates around $400 million in economic activity and over $3 billion in wagering and directly involves over 15,000 people. Our vision is “Victorian Greyhound Racing is a vibrant, entertaining and thriving sport with animal welfare at its heart.”
The Investigation team is key in upholding the integrity of the industry through a focus on animal welfare ensuring transparent and fair conduct of racing.
About the Opportunity
We are looking for highly motivated individuals to join the Greyhound Racing Integrity Unit (GRIU) Integrity Operations team. The primary purpose of the role is to ensure GRV registered participants are accountable for compliance with the rules of racing, the Code of Practice for the Keeping of Racing Greyhounds and any relevant legislation, as well as conducting inquiries and investigations throughout Victoria. You will be required to work collaboratively with the internal and external parties to identify risks, undertake investigations, conclude matters and prepare comprehensive and professional reports of evidence. Investigative Stewards are required to perform these duties throughout the state of Victoria and be available for afterhours work, weekends, and public holidays.
About You
We are seeking candidates who have:
- the ability to conduct yourself with integrity, and in a professional and fair manner
- demonstrated ability to research, understand and appropriately apply legislation and regulations
- advanced professional written and oral communication skills, with strong report writing capability
- solid experience in dealing effectively with complex situations and difficult customers
- experience or a desire to build a career within the field of investigation
- prior experience within a compliance or investigations role, desirable
- knowledge and understanding of greyhound racing, desirable
- Certificate IV – Government Investigations or equivalent (or prepared to obtain this qualification)
- a Victorian driver’s licence
Benefits
GRV is committed to continuing to find new ways to contribute to our people’s employment life cycle. Benefits provided for this role include:
- flexible working arrangements
- 5 weeks annual leave
- uniform allowance
- Employee Assistance Program
- comprehensive Wellbeing Program
- discounted Health Insurance and access to other corporate discounts
To apply, go to the careers.vic.gov.au website, search Greyhound Racing Victoria, select the position and click ‘apply now’. Your application must include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (skills, knowledge, experience) and a copy of your resume, by close of business Sunday 20 November 2022.
For more information, contact Meaghan Westbrook, P&C Business Partner at mwestbrook@grv.org.au
Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) is committed to building a workplace that not only respects but embraces difference and sees diversity as an essential part of our success. GRV is an organisation that is driven by values and strives for a culture of inclusion where all people feel respected, valued, listened to, inspired and that they belong.
All offers of Employment will be subject to a satisfactory police check
All employees must reside in Australia and have the right to work in Australia