Senior Director Investigations | Full-time Permanent

Senior Director Investigations

The Senior Director Investigations position is being advertised as a result of job resizing following an organisational review.

The Senior Director Investigations will lead, manage and direct a team of investigators to undertake investigations into allegations of corrupt conduct. The Senior Director is required to take a hands-on role and may directly undertake investigative activities, along with team members, under the broad direction of the CEO and Commissioner.

The Senior Director is required to provide strategic and operational advice to the Executive and staff of the Commission and ensure the strategic alignment of the Investigation function in accordance with the changing priorities and resourcing of the Commission.

The Senior Director will manage the use of the coercive powers as they apply in the investigative environment of the Commission and will consult and collaborate with the General Counsel to ensure the use of statutory and coercive powers are exercised lawfully and in accordance with Commission policies and procedures.

The Senior Director will be responsible for ensuring the investigative practices of Commission staff operate as best practice and are able to withstand internal and external scrutiny. This extends to identifying and implementing relevant changes to practices, procedures and policies relevant to the investigative functions of the Commission, including the case management systems used in the Commission.

You will be expected to mentor Commission staff in developing a working knowledge of the IC ACT, PID Act, and Commission policies and procedures. This extends to an ability to analyse and interpret elements of the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct and Public Sector Management ACT 1994 and how these connect to the functions of the Commission.

You will be expected to participate in decision making and strategic planning as a member of the senior management team to contribute to organisational direction, planning and objectives.

This position is a role model for professionalism and investigation expertise. It is expected this position will provide clear guidance and mentoring to the Investigation team members and work collaboratively with other teams and Directors in ensuring the objectives of the Commission are successfully and professionally implemented.

Applicants for this role will need to consider their ‘fit’ in working in a very small agency, under the direction of the Commissioner and CEO. The Director may not have the degree of decision-making autonomy in relation to the conduct of investigations that occurs in large law enforcement or regulatory agencies.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

- Demonstrated broad and substantial experience in leading teams to conduct investigations into allegations of wrongdoing and producing briefs of evidence, to either the administrative or criminal standard of proof.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply legislation in an investigative context, ideally in the investigation of criminal offences or offences relevant to anti-corruption investigations and knowledge of the rules of evidence, criminal procedure and the preparation and oversight of briefs of evidence.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and the ability to work collaboratively with lawyers and other specialists, ideally where inquisitorial processes and powers are being exercised.
- Demonstrated understanding of covert and overt investigative methodologies and their practical application in an oversight and/or regulatory environment.
- Sound organisational abilities, problem solving, analytical skills, policy and process identification, development, modification and implementation.
- A sound understanding of government and public sector operating environments and associated misconduct frameworks (or the ability to quickly acquire this knowledge).
- Sound ability to write well and communicate effectively with a wide range of people both within and external to the Commission.

Professional / Technical Skills and Knowledge

- Tertiary or a minimum of diploma qualification in investigations is highly desirable.

Behavioural Capabilities

- Organisational abilities include the ability and flexibility to effectively manage and prioritise multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills includes the ability to collate, examine and determine investigative methodologies based on the information obtained, the circumstances surrounding a report and the objectives and priorities of the Commission.
- Tenacity and attention to detail.
- The ability to work effectively in a small agency, in the context of multi-disciplinary teamwork and under close direction of the Integrity Commissioner.
- Leadership; which translates to building culture, capacity building through providing vision, encouraging and promoting teamwork, inclusivity, self-awareness and emotional intelligence.

Compliance Requirements/ Qualifications

- The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Commonwealth security clearance at the Negative Vetting Level 2 (NV2) classification; accordingly, applications can only be considered from those with Australian Citizenship.
- A full driver’s licence is preferred but not essential.

How to apply:

Applications must include:

- A current curriculum vitae, and
- A written response (a pitch) of no more than two pages which:

- demonstrates how your skills, knowledge and experience address the Selection Criteria outlined in the ‘What you require’ section of the Position Description, and
- outlines why you want the job and why you believe you are the best person for the position.

- Contact details for two referees, one of which must be your current or most recent supervisor.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Senior Director, Corporate, Prevention and Communication at 02 6205 1937 or via email at tania.carr@integrity.act.gov.au.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

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