Principal Investigation Officer

Job description

Agency Office of the Ombudsman Work unit Judicial Commission Operations

Job title Principal Investigation Officer - Judicial Commission Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 27/10/2025

Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Darwin

Position number 42876 RTF Closing 28/08/2025

Contact officer Candice Maclean on or

About the agency

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APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY

QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with

disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss

this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

The position is responsible for co-ordination and management of the work of the independent Judicial Commission and any investigation

panel established under the Judicial Commission Act. This involves day to day management of complaints, including conducting preliminary

inquiries, investigation, analysis of records, preparing reports and hearing briefs, as well as engagement with Commission and panel

members, complainants, legal advisers, legal representatives, witnesses and other stakeholders.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Receive, assess and inquire into complaints against judicial and tribunal officers, using evidence-based analysis of facts and a high-level

understanding of relevant legislative provisions and court/tribunal processes, whilst ensuring complaints are managed sensitively and

confidentially.

1. Provide high level executive, administrative and investigative input, analysis and support to the Commission, the Principal Officer and

any investigation panel.

1. Provide assistance to the parties to a complaint, witnesses and other stakeholders regarding statutory process, legal obligations, rights

and options available to address or resolve matters.

1. Provide sound leadership, supervision, training and case management to Investigation Officers and other staff.
2. Develop and maintain effective collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
3. Assist with other complaints, investigations, audits and inspections conducted by the Agency, as required.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Highly developed skills, knowledge, and experience relevant to investigation, case management, management of proceedings and co-

ordination of highly complex matters involving both complicated legal and logistical issues.

2. High level of oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience in preparing reports on highly complex and/or

sensitive issues and the ability to liaise effectively with a broad range of stakeholders, including senior members of the legal profession

and professional experts on a range of matters.

1. Demonstrated ability to conduct high quality research, interpret legislative provisions and operate in accordance with the relevant

legislation, including an appreciation of administrative law principles.

1. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a work unit to provide high level support to the Judicial Commission, the Principal Officer

and any investigation panel.

1. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to appropriately and sensitively deal with witnesses and complainants, to interact well with

people from diverse cultures and backgrounds and to effectively use dispute resolution techniques.

1. Demonstrated integrity with the commitment and ability to positively contribute to a team environment as well as to work

independently under pressure.

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualifications in Law, Public Administration or Management, Certificate IV in Government (Investigation).

2. Knowledge of the operations of courts, tribunals and the public sector.

3. Proficiency in operation and administration of electronic systems similar to SharePoint and IJIS.

Further information

Appointment is dependent on not having a serious relevant criminal conviction.