Investigations Manager

IBAC; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IBAC is seeking an Investigations Manager to lead a large multi-disciplinary team responsible for highly complex and sensitive matters within IBAC's jurisdiction in Melbourne. The role requires strategic oversight, strong governance and the ability to drive investigations across the organisation.

Reporting to the Director - Investigations, you will plan, direct and deliver investigations in compliance with legislation and IBAC policies, review evidence materials, and contribute to policy

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in conducting and managing sensitive and complex investigations.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary investigation teams.
• Experience using traditional and contemporary investigative techniques.
• Formal qualifications and/or training in investigations, law enforcement or a related discipline are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning and delivery of the Investigations team's program of work, overseeing investigations within the unit.
• Direct and conduct investigations in accordance with legislation, processes and procedure.
• Review complex written materials including affidavits, warrants, briefs of evidence and reports.
• Develop and implement policy frameworks and procedures in line with legislation and policy across the organisation.

Skills

Investigations leadership

Multi-disciplinary teams

Investigations techniques

Governance & policy

Education

Formal investigations qualification

Job description

We have an opportunity for an individual to join our Investigations team as Investigations Manager on a full-time, permanent ongoing basis. Reporting to the Director - Investigations, the role is responsible for managing a large multi-disciplinary team that investigates highly complex and sensitive matters involving allegations within IBAC's jurisdiction.

Duties include:

• In consultation with the Director, manage the planning and delivery of the Investigations team's program of work, overseeing work efforts and investigations within the unit.
• Direct and conduct investigations in accordance with legislation, processes and procedure.
• Review complex written materials including affidavits and applications for warrants, briefs of evidence for court, reports and other documents.
• Develop and implement policy frameworks and procedures in accordance with relevant legislation within the Investigations Unit and contribute to policy frameworks and procedures across the organisation.

Additional duties are set out in the position description.

We are looking for candidates with the below experience and capabilities:

• Extensive experience in the conduct and management of sensitive and complex investigations.
• Extensive experience in leading multi-disciplinary investigation teams.
• Extensive experience in the use of traditional and contemporary investigative techniques.
• Formal qualifications and/or training in investigations, law enforcement or a related discipline are essential.

Due to the requirement to attain a Negative Vetting 1 security clearance candidates must be an Australian citizen at the time of application.

Pre-employment testing

The preferred candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment screening as part of the recruitment process. This includes psychometric testing, validation of misconduct declarations, a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC), physical and medical capacity assessment and other relevant checks in accordance with Victorian public sector requirements and IBAC policy. Psychometric testing is completed online and assesses cognitive ability, personality, work values, and safety behaviours.

For further information regarding the role, please contact Christine Stafford ***************@ibac.vic.gov.au

We are committed to bringing together people with differing perspectives, lived experiences and skills to make choices that reflect our integrity and community, and to creating an inclusive work environment for all.

Visit: www.ibac.vic.gov.au for more information.