Principal Investigations Officer

4 weeks ago


Brisbane, Australia Office of the Public Guardian Full time

**Key Responsibilities**: - Utilising extensive high level investigation skills and experience, undertake complex investigations relating to allegations of abuse, neglect and/or exploitation, or the appropriateness and adequacy of decision making arrangements of adults with impaired decision making capacity, under relevant legislation and in line with relevant policies, practices and procedures. This may include: o Providing advice to attorneys, administrators and other informal decision makers regarding their responsibilities in making decision for adults with impaired decision making capacity,o Negotiating on sensitive investigation related issues, including matters with high levels of conflict, with interested parties and stakeholders to reach informal and formal outcomes.o Appear before Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal or other relevant tribunals/courts as required. Prepare and review investigations reports and recommendations, including to take protective actions, ensuring all actions are in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and practice. Provide high level operational advice and assistance to the Team Leader Investigations on the delivery of investigation services that is client centred, timely and responsive. Utilising demonstrated high level investigation and coaching skills provide mentoring, support and supervision to investigators to ensure effective performance of their statutory role and functions, including exercise of statutory powers. Build and sustain positive relationships with team members, contribute to a multi-disciplinary workplace and actively lead team planning and performance improvement processes. Actively engage, build rapport and foster collaborative relationships with relevant internal/external stakeholders to promote the effective performance of the investigations function. Assist the Team Leader investigations with the development and delivery of continuous improvement and professional development activities to ensure best practice human services investigation practices. Application to remain current for 12 months.Job Ad Reference: QLD/475496/23Closing Date: Monday. 20 March 2023This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.



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