Investigation Officer

• Utilise your Risk Management expertise to provide support and advice to the Integrity and Reviews branch
• A Fixed-Term, Full-Time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service until 24th June 2027
• VPS Grade 4: $97,955 - $111,142 plus superannuation.

About the Business Unit:

Integrity and Investigations is responsible for leading:

• Integrity Culture manages DJCS' Integrity Framework, Integrity Strategy and Child Safety compliance
• Intelligence and Detection lead the management of digital forensic and intelligence activities
• Integrity and Corruption Investigations undertake investigations into allegations of corruption and manage DJCS' Public Interest Disclosures.
• Integrity Engagement and Communications manage DJCS' engagement and responses to thestate integrity agencies, including the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) and the Victorian Ombudsman (VO).

About the Role:

Under the direction of the Senior Manager, Integrity and Corruption Investigations, this position is responsible for conducting integrity and corruption investigations

Some of your duties will include:

Assist and support the management and delivery of the department's fraud and corruption investigation and integrity regime including:

• Assist and support the management and delivery of the department's fraud and corruption investigation and integrity regime
• Applying sound knowledge and judgement and well-developed analytical skills to assess and review complex information, evidence and data trends
• Providing administrative support to the Public Interest Disclosures Coordinator in assessing Public Interest Disclosure complaints within the department.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

About You:

As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

• Experience in conducting investigations in either an integrity, law enforcement or disciplinary environment
• Knowledge of investigation frameworks, policies and procedures
• Functional and practical knowledge of best investigation practice.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Experience in investigations and a Certificate IV (Government Investigations) or equivalent training is essential.

How to Apply:

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

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.