Principal Investigator

5 days ago


Cockburn, Australia Department of Fire and Emergency Services Full time

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who possess skills and experience in investigations. We are looking for someone that has worked across all facets of investigations.

It is highly desirable to have a qualification in investigations, however this is not an essential requirement to do the role.

Level 7 Principal Investigator

As the Principal Investigator within the DFES Professional Standards you will:

Lead, conduct, and deliver high level, sensitive and complex assessments and investigations relating to staff misconduct matters and discipline management services. Develop and implement integrity standards across all areas of DFES in accordance with the Public Sector Commissioner’s Instructions. Contribute to the development and implementation of fraud and corruption control activities, integrity capability building activities and the DFES Integrity Framework. Coordinate the development and delivery of training requirements in relation to all areas of integrity, Code of Conduct, Accountable and Ethical Decision Making.

Level 6 Senior Investigator

As the Senior Investigator within the DFES Professional Standards you will:

Conduct complex and sensitive investigations relating to staff misconduct matters and discipline management services. Prepare briefs of evidence relating to disciplinary matters in accordance with the Fire Brigades Regulations and the Public Sector Management Act . Assists the Director Professional Standards with the assessment, management and reporting of integrity risks relating to conflict of interest, secondary employment and gifts, benefits, and hospitality. Assist with the development and delivery of training requirements in relation to all areas of integrity, Code of Conduct, Accountable and Ethical Decision Making

Sounds like you and want to know more? Then download the attached Job Description Form (JDF) or contact Mr Rick Zuiderduyn , Director, Professional Standards on or by email .

Employment Conditions and Additional Information

DFES is an emergency services organisation and all employees may be required to work or travel outside of normal business hours to assist with emergencies.