Investigator

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Fixed-term - Full-time

**Salary**: $97,955 - $111,142

**Grade**:VPS 4

**Occupation**:Governance and risk management

**Location**:Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

**Reference**:VG/1876264

The Department of Health plays a critical role in the Victorian health system and is responsible for shaping it to meet the health needs of all Victorians. We’re focused on
supporting Victorians to be as healthy as they can; whether through alerting them to seasonal risks like thunderstorm asthma, notifying them of contact with
communicable diseases, safeguarding their drinking water, developing the best health, wellbeing and care facilities in the world, being at the forefront of mental health and
wellbeing treatment or accelerating medical research. It’s all part of the way we partner with the community to help every individual lead a healthy life.
**About the role**:Fixed Term, Full Time, Until 22 Aug 2026**
- Investigators plays a key role in the resolution of complaints received by the office of the National Health Practitioner Ombudsman (NHPO)
- As an Investigator in the Complex investigations team, you will be responsible for efficiently assessing complaints and conducting detailed investigations under direction from a Team Leader. The role is focused on looking for opportunities to achieve systemic improvements in the regulation of health practitioners.
- The role is required to effectively communicate outcomes to complainants, Freedom of Information (FOI) applicants and other relevant stakeholders, both by telephone and in writing. You will also need a high level of resilience and a desire to help people navigate Australia's health practitioner complaint systems and FOI processes.

**About us**:

- The NHPO's primary role is to provide oversight of bodies in the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme, including the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra), the 15 National Health Practitioner Boards and accreditation organisations. The NHPO sees complaints as an invaluable way to identify and address problems with how registered health practitioners are regulated in Australia.

**About you**:

- An investigator with administrative review skills?
- A team player who recognises the benefits of working collaboratively in a small statutory environment?
- An effective and confident communicator, with excellent written and verbal communication skills?
- The following specialist expertise would be advantageous:

- Demonstrated experience in complaint-handling, preferably in a regulatory or Ombudsman environment.
- Knowledge and understanding of best practice in complaints resolution and investigation would be an advantage.
- Demonstrated understanding of current administrative law principles.
- To view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.

**What we offer**:

- The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
- A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.
- A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

**How to apply**:

- Applications should include a resume and a cover letter.
- Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks. Information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence in line with our Privacy Policy.

- Applications close Tuesday 12 August 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted
- 29 July 2025