Investigator

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Portable Long Service Authority

**Salary**: $95,102 - $107,905

Occupation: Regulatory Governance and Compliance

Reference: VG/1839210

The team conduct investigations into contraventions of the Long Service Benefits Portability Act and related regulations. Our Investigators will undertake review and assessment of referred matters, prepare and conduct investigations and make informed recommendations on appropriate enforcement actions which, in some cases, may lead to criminal prosecutions.

**About us**

The Portable Long Service Authority (the Authority) is a self-funded statutory body established to administer the Long Service Benefits Portability Act 2018. The Act, together with the Long Service Benefits Portability Regulations 2020 provide a Portable Long Service Benefits Scheme. The Authority plays an important role in allowing workers in the community services, contract cleaning and security industries to build up long service benefits based on time in their industry rather than with a single employer. We foster an inclusive and collaborative culture that celebrates achievements and allows everyone to contribute to our success.

**About the role**

The Investigations team conducts investigations into contraventions of the _Long Service Benefits Portability Act_ and related regulations. Our Investigators will undertake review and assessment of referred matters, prepare and conduct investigations and make informed recommendations on appropriate enforcement actions which, in some cases, may lead to criminal prosecutions.

**About you**

To become a critical member of this newly established team, you will have well developed forensic investigation and risk management analysis skills that include,
- demonstrated experience and analytical skills in independently conducting end-to-end investigations into criminal contraventions, including making recommendations for enforcement and participation in court proceedings.
- excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated experience in preparing and conducting interviews, preparing briefs of evidence and other related documentation
- be solution focused with an ability to solve complex problems and contribute to the identification, development and implementation of processes and procedures to advance the viability of investigations.
- the ability to engage with key stakeholders to achieve objectives.
- Uphold and support public service values covering ethical standards and professionalism and the ongoing integration of workplace respect, equity and diversity work practices and workplace health and safety principles and practices.

**Why work at the Authority**
- Keen to be part of an evolving regulator protecting workers entitlements and ensuring all employers are compliant with their obligations.
- We value work-life balance and offer hybrid working options, including two days of work from home per week.
- You can benefit from above award wages and annual salary increases under the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement
- Your well-being is important to us, which is why we offer a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program, as well as other health and well-being initiatives

**How to apply**

Attachments can be uploaded in.doc,.docx,.pdf,.txt or.rtf formats.
- We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQ, people with disability, as diversity and inclusion drives our success._