Lead Investigator

3 weeks ago

Melbourne City Centre, Australia Victorian Electoral Commission Full time

Why join us
At the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) we are not just about elections, we are about enabling all Victorians to actively participate in their democracy. The VEC conducts State and local council elections and is responsible for promoting public awareness and understanding of electoral issues in the Victorian community. Our goal is to be change ready and responsive to legislative changes and community expectations in a dynamic and complex operating environment.
We provide a values driven workplace culture with a passion for excellence and innovation in the services we provide. We offer a supportive environment that encourages professional development and provide opportunities to broaden your experience though internal working groups and committees across VEC branches.
What you will be doing
Reporting directly to Principal Investigations Officer, Electoral Compliance, this role will be responsible for:

- Leading, mentoring, and motivating teams in delivering high quality services in a compliance and time-critical environment,
- Preparing briefs, reports, correspondence, and recommendations on complex issues,
- Establishing and maintaining strong internal and external relationships to achieve optimal outcomes, and
- Leading simultaneous projects, working autonomously with limited guidance, and managing competing priorities that involve inflexible timelines.

What you will bring to the role
- Demonstrated experience in the investigations field
- High-level verbal and written communication skills
- A commitment to leading and mentoring a team
- Commitment to the VEC's core vales

How to apply

**All applicants must submit**:

- A current CV, and
- A cover letter, and
- A separate document no more than two pages long with responses addressing the Key skills/abilities 6.1 - 6.7 of the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) as listed in the position description.

Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 3 March 2024.
We highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people to apply.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplaces with the people we employ, and at the ballot box with the people we serve. We aim to create a workplace that is inclusive, equitable, and safe for all.
Successful applicants will be required to satisfy character clearance requirements, including but not limited to national police check.
In accordance with Section 17A of the Electoral Act 2002, the VEC may ask applicants for disclosure of specific political activities that could compromise the perceived independence of the organisation. Please click here to read more.
VEC contact details

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