Principal Investigator

1 week ago

Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Health Full time

**About the role**:

- The Principal Investigator leads a specialist team of senior investigation officers and manages the effective delivery of investigations and reviews of complex complaints about safety and quality issues in mental health services, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, processes and standards.
- The Principal Investigator reports to the General Counsel, Legal Services and works closely with the Assistant Commissioner, Complaints and Resolutions Team.

**About us**:
The Mental Health Wellbeing Commission (MHWC) is an accountability body in the mental health and wellbeing system established under the new Act and recommended by the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System. The new MHWC includes Commissioners with lived experience of mental illness or psychological distress and lived experience as a family member, carer, or supporter.
Further information about our functions are available on the MHWC website.
**How you'll make a difference**:

- Someone with experience in leading and conducting complex and sensitive investigations that safeguard people's rights and promote improved outcomes for people and broader service improvements.
- A confident and persuasive communicator who can build effective relationships with stakeholders when dealing with sensitive and complex matters.
- Positive and passionate about making a difference, with demonstrated skill in working in ways that are driven by the lived experiences of consumers, families and carers.
- Someone with demonstrated high level interpersonal, analytical and organisational skills.

To learn more refer to the Position Description.
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**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 summarising their skills, relevant experience and what they can bring to the role.
Click the ‘Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians.
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