Inspector of Municipal Administration

1 day ago

Melbourne, Australia Department of Justice and Community Safety Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety

**Salary**: $90,067 - $102,192

Occupation: Regulatory Governance and Compliance

Reference: VG/LGI009

Under 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. It is the dedicated integrity agency for local government focussing on investigations for offences and compliance with the Local Government Act 2020 (Act).
- ** 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: $90,067 - $102,192 plus superannuation.**:

- **Position can be full-time or part-time. Flexible work arrangements considered.**

**About the Local Government Inspectorate**

Under 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.

**About the role**

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
- Experience in investigations, or compliance-related work.
- A current Victorian driver's licence.

**What's in it for you**

There are many advantages in working for the Inspectorate, including:

- Flexible work hours
- Working from home/hybrid arrangements
- Training and development opportunities
- Supportive team environment
- Generous leave entitlements

**How to apply

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