Principal Investigator and Public Interest

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Other

Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

**Salary**: $127,467 - $170,579

Occupation: Other

Reference: VG/DFFH/CDS/475760

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.

Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTQI+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.

We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.

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**THE ROLE**

Reporting to the Manager, Fraud and Corruption Detection, the Principal Investigator and Public Interest Disclosure Coordinator will support the department's integrity function, including but not limited to: drafting high quality integrity related briefings; improving the operation of the team; managing the end-to-end process for public interest disclosures and integrity related investigations; handling highly confidential department information; drafting reports to audit and integrity committees; developing communications for executive and the broader staffing group; developing and implementing fraud, corruption and inappropriate conduct prevention and detection measures; assisting in the development and delivery of a department wide integrity framework; providing strategic and thorough advice on the implementation of integrity functions and drafting of policies and procedures; assisting investigations undertaken by external integrity agencies; and working in accordance with requirements in relevant legislation such as the _Public Interest Disclosures Act 2012_ or the _Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Act 2011._

**ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE**
- Provide timely, high-quality and accurate advice and information with a high degree of sensitivity, in both verbal and written form with a high level of knowledge, expertise and risk analysis; preparing all necessary documentation, conducting investigation interviews, gathering evidence, writing reports; and drafting integrity advice in accordance with policy.
- Negotiate with senior stakeholders and peers to increase buy-in and with the aim of effectively and cooperatively resolving integrity issues and investigations, ensuring the department adopts a culture of continual service improvement.
- Effectively identify and report high risk matters or possible system-wide improvements stemming from complaints, disclosures and investigations.

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**VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS POLICY**
The department may require its employees to be fully vaccinated against preventable diseases such as the current coronavirus (COVID-19). The department's **COVID-19 Vaccination requirements policy**(Word) outlines the requirements for existing employees, other workplace participants and prospective employees. Please read in full prior to applying.

**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.