Inspector of Municipal Administration
1 week ago
LOCAL GOVERNMENT - INVESTIGATOR AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER
- Use your analytical and investigative skills to uphold and improve the integrity of the Local Government Sector in Victoria
- Ongoing opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
- VPS Grade 4: $88,955 - $100,930 plus superannuation.
- Position can be full-time or part-time. Flexible work arrangements considered.
About the Local Government InspectorateUnder the leadership of the Chief Municipal Inspector, the Local Government Inspectorate (LGI) is an independent administrative office hosted by the Department of Justice and Community Safety. We are the integrity agency for local government in Victoria. We investigate councillors and council staff for alleged offences and failed compliance with the Local Government Act 2020 (Act). We also conduct reviews of council performance, report on outcomes of reviews to the local government sector, educate councils through presentations, and make recommendations for legislative change and policy development.
**The key functions of the Inspectorate include**:
- Investigating alleged breaches of and offences against the Act, including electoral provisions. Investigating allegations of serious or gross misconduct by councillors. Collaborating with the Victorian Government Solicitor to undertake prosecutions for breaches of the Act. Conducting audits of council performance and reporting on outcomes to the local government sector. Undertaking targeted governance examinations of councils and broader systemic reviews of governance practices. Advising the Attorney General and Minister for Local Government where there are significant failures of council to provide good governance.
Occasional travel within Melbourne and to regional Victoria may be required.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About you
**To be successful in this role, you will have**:
- Ability to conduct investigations under direction within tight timeframes and in a sensitive environment. Ability to use innovative thinking and analytical skills to gather, collate, analyse and respond to information. - Ability to draft documents including evidence-based reports and briefs of varying complexity.
**Ideally you should also bring**:
- An appropriate tertiary qualification in the field of law or commerce or a related discipline
What's in it for you
There are many advantages in working for the Inspectorate, including:
- Flexible work hours
- Working from home arrangements
- Training and development opportunities
- Supportive team environment
- Generous leave entitlements
How to apply
**FOR INTERNAL VPS EMPLOYEES**:
**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**:
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic).
Therefore, there is a requirement that all DJCS employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to undertake duties outside of their homes.
Prior to commencement of employment with the department you will need to provide evidence that you are vaccinated against COVID-19. Acceptable evidence includes:
1. COVID-19 digital certificate (available via your myGov account)2. Your immunisation history statement (available via your myGov account) or3. A letter from the GP who vaccinated you.
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