Investigations Officer

12 hours ago

Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Full time

**THE ROLE**

Reporting to the Manager, Carer Investigations, the Investigation Officer has overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and administration of the receipt and investigation oversight of notifications under the Worker and Carer Exclusion Scheme. The position manages administrative systems, prepares reports, and manages the liaison with stakeholders including out of home care service providers, the Social Services Regulator, and carers.

This position involves the management and handling of challenging and confronting materials. The Investigations Officer will receive and manage of notification and investigation of alleged conduct that caused serious harm, or had the potential to cause harm, to children and young people. This conduct includes sexual offences and misconduct, physical violence, behaviour that causes significant emotional or psychological harm, and significant neglect.

**ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE**
- Coordinate day to day administrative activities and oversight of investigations into alleged conduct by workers and carers that has caused serious harm, or has the potential to cause harm, to children and young people in accordance with the Social Services Regulations Act 2021.
- Provide authoritative advice on issues relating to carer exclusions, including the investigative process, to internal and external stakeholders.
- Prepare briefings on the findings of final investigation reports from authorised investigators, including investigation summary and assessment of considerations of the risk of harm to support the decision making of the Social Services Regulator.

**HOW TO APPLY**

Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

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