Investigator - Fixed Term (2 Years) (Vit4)

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / 2 years

Organisation: Victorian Institute of Teaching

**Salary**: $87,259 - $99,004

Occupation: Other

Reference: VG/CC-5031
- The Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) is the statutory authority for the regulation of the teaching profession in Victoria, in accordance with the Education and Training Reform Act 2006. Our vision is for all Victorian children and young people to have the best teachers. We are driven by our values: we are considerate, we are open, we value each other, and we are accountable**Job overview**
- Are you an investigator with a keen interest in undertaking assessments of professional conduct and/or suitability issues arising from complaints and notifications received about teachers and early childhood teachers in Victoria? These will involve assessments of conduct and competence as well as fitness issues, including impairments and criminal offences
- If you fit this profile, then you could join the dynamic Professional Conduct Branch which has an exciting and challenging mandate for change. The Investigator role offers an outstanding career opportunity for a professional who is passionate about using their expertise to support VIT in its regulation of Victorian teachers.**About the role**

Salary range: $87,259 (Grade 4.1.1) to $99,004 (Grade 4.1.7) plus statutory superannuation.
- Be part of a forward-thinking, risk-based regulator where ideas and opinions are valued. This role will require you to:
- Assess and triage incoming matters based on sound risk assessment
- Prepare detailed reports that provide authoritative advice and make recommendations on complex issues for individual teachers
- Analyse large volumes of information, identify issues, and source relevant information and documentation to inform the assessment
- Demonstrate accountability in respect of managing risk to the safety and wellbeing of children
- Provide specialist support to the Senior Investigators and Investigations Manager to enable high quality assessments and regulatory activity to be undertaken within agreed timeframes
- Communicate clearly, effectively and sensitively with registered teachers
- Work collaboratively across VIT to contribute to the delivery of outcomes aligned with the Strategic Plan, model the Victorian public sector values and VIT behaviours and contribute to a positive culture and working environment both within the Conduct and Compliance Team and across VIT.
**About you**

You will have sound and practical knowledge of conducting investigations and/or undertaking suitability or like assessments in a regulatory context of making recommendations for regulatory action.

**The role may involve dealing with allegations of child sexual abuse and other confronting material.**
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Very well developed organisation and planning skills
- Attention to detail
- Demonstrated influencing and negotiation skills
- Proven organisational awareness
- Demonstrated problem solving skills underpinned by sound analytical capability
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships
- Resilience and flexibility
- Experience in conducting investigations in a regulatory environment is highly desirable
- Demonstrated experience, qualifications or training in investigations, or a related discipline are highly desirable
- An understanding of working in a government investigative environment is desirable.

**About us**

VIT offers a supportive, inclusive working environment, plus an attractive remuneration package and flexible work options. Our team of diverse, high performing individuals are talented, supportive, and inclusive. Every role within VIT provides for the safety and wellbeing of children; our work enables quality teaching and the best educational outcomes for young Victorians.

VIT promotes and encourages the Victorian Public sector Employee's Code of Conduct of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights.

We pride ourselves on allowing our staff to grow to their full potential, by offering new professional challenges and providing career growth opportunities.

VIT is centrally located at 717 Bourke Street near Southern Cross Station in modern offices.

**How to Apply**
- A resume, including the names of at least two professional referees, one of whom should be your current or a recent supervisor.
- A cover letter (no more than two pages), addressing your claims against the Key Selection Criteria in the attached position description.

Our recruitment and selection process is based on the public sector employment principles and will include the following overarching principles:

- Our decisions will be based on **merit.** We will assess each applicant's skills, knowledge, attributes and qualifications objectively against the key selection criteria.
- We will be **fair, reasonable and equitable**. We will provide equal employmen