Investigative Steward

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Introduction:
The sport generates $844.8 million in economic activity, about $3 billion in wagering, returns $70 million in prizemoney, and directly involves over 18,000 people. Our vision for Victorian greyhound racing is "a vibrant and inclusive sport underpinned by world leading animal welfare and integrity".

GRV's strategic priorities include world leading integrity and welfare, growing the audience and fan base, proactively sharing our stories and investing for now and the future.

Description:
Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) is seeking an experienced professional to foster compliance with the Rules of Racing and promote greyhound welfare by leading inquiries and investigations. We have a full-time ongoing Investigative Steward opportunity available in our Integrity and Welfare team for an immediate start.

We strongly encourage candidates based in regional areas including Warrnambool, Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Shepparton, Seymour, Gippsland (Warragul & Sale) and Horsham to apply.

Salary: $81,513 to $93,160 (depending on experience), plus a tool-of-trade motor vehicle and allowances.

Are you an experienced inspector or investigator looking for a new challenge?
Join a team dedicated to maintaining the integrity of the greyhound racing industry through a strong commitment to animal welfare, fairness, and transparency.

As an Investigative Steward with GRV, you will play a key role in ensuring that GRV registered participants adhere to the Rules of Racing, the Code of Practice for the keeping of Racing Greyhounds, and all relevant legislation. Your primary responsibilities will include conducting property and kennel inspections, and leading inquiries and investigations across Victoria into potential or alleged compliance breaches.

This role offers a dynamic work environment. Flexibility is essential, as the position involves a mix of day, afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts based on GRV investigative needs. The role also includes some scheduled intrastate overnight travel.

If you're looking to be part of a team committed to upholding industry standards and ensuring fairness, we want to hear from you.

Skills and Experiences:
Due to the nature of our work, our successful candidate will have

Certificate IV in Government Investigations (or prepared to obtain within 12 months of appointment)
Advanced Diploma of Investigations (Police), Diploma of Policing or similar related investigative experience
First Aid & CPR certificate (or prepared to obtain within 12 months of appointment)
Diploma of Government Investigations (desirable)
Victorian driver’s licence

Let's talk benefits!

When you join our team, you become part of something bigger as we're all here to make a positive difference.

We'll provide you with interesting and rewarding work, alongside ongoing professional development, and work-life balance.

We support our people with access to free and confidential counselling, our in-house wellbeing program to help you THRIVE, dress for your day, and dog friendly workplaces.

GRV is proud to be an endorsed employer for all women - check out our WORK180 profile to find out more!

Interested? Apply today!

To apply, click apply now to be taken to our careers centre.

Your application must include a cover letter addressing the skills, knowledge, experience described above and a copy of your CV/resume.

Applications close 4 December 2025

For a copy of the position description, click here

We also encourage you to review the relevant job demand checklist so you understand the inherent physical, sensory, and psychosocial demands of this position.

For more information, email careers@grv.org.au.

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 driven by our 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 and all employees must reside in Australia and have the right to work in Australia.

While we appreciate the great work undertaken by our recruitment agency partners, we're managing this opportunity directly.