Inspector of Municipal Administration

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety

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

Occupation: Administration/Secretarial

Reference: VG/LGI009-DEC24

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.

The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?
- ** Assessment of complaints, conducting initial action enquiries and subsequent investigations in consideration of the Local Government Act 2020.**:

- **Ongoing full-time opportunity to work with the Local Government Inspectorate.**:

- **VPS Grade 4: $95,102 - $107,905 plus superannuation.**:

- **Good work life balance.**:

- **Small, friendly team.**

The Local Government Inspectorate is seeking an Inspector of Municipal Administration (Investigator) to provide a critical role within its team.

**Local Government Inspectorate**

Under the leadership of the Chief Municipal Inspector (CMI), 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).

**About the Role**

As an Inspector of Municipal Administration, you will participate in the key functions of the Inspectorate, including the assessment of complaints, conducting initial action enquiries and subsequent investigations. This includes making enquiries with councils, complainants, and witnesses, documenting all actions and activity as well as writing reports and briefs.

The role also includes assisting in the development and delivery of proactive governance examinations of councils and assisting in broader reviews of systemic issues across the local government sector.

Assessment and investigation functions must be conducted in an effective, efficient, fair and timely manner to ensure the integrity and transparency of local government in Victoria.

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:

- **Analytical Problem Solving**: Ability to use innovative thinking and analytical skills to gather, collate, analyse and respond to information.
- **Investigation and Examination Skills**: Ability to conduct investigations and examinations under direction within tight timeframes and in a sensitive environment.
- **Report and Brief Preparation**: Ability to compile and support the preparation of evidence-based reports and briefs of varying complexity, in consideration of legislation, criminal procedures and rules of evidence. Clear and concise written communication skills are highly regarded.
- **Knowledge of Legislation**: Demonstrated understanding of the Act or experience of assessing information in accordance with regulatory Acts.

**Qualifications**
- Current Victorian Drivers Licence;
- Some out of hours work will be required including overnight travel to regional Victoria;
- An appropriate tertiary qualification in the field of law or commerce or related discipline or investigatory experience is highly desirable.

**How to Apply**

**_ FOR INTERNAL VPS EMPLOYEES:_**

***IMPORTANT INFORMATION**:
***CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT**:
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.