Investigations Officer

Department of Justice and Community Safety; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 101,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety in Melbourne's CBD is seeking an Investigation Officer to support investigations into staff conduct across the department. You will review evidence, manage case records and help ensure fair and sound decisions in a varied caseload.

The role is full-time with hybrid work options, offering an annual salary in the advertised range of AUD 100,894 to 114,476 plus super.

Qualifications

• Background in investigations is desirable.
• Studies in law or experience in government investigations will help you succeed.
• You must obtain and maintain a Working with Children Check at your own expense.
• Strong writing and attention to detail are essential for letters and reports.

Responsibilities

• As an investigation officer, you will support investigations into staff conduct across the department.
• You will review evidence, manage case records and help ensure fair and sound decisions.
• You will manage a varied caseload of misconduct cases and help assess new reports.
• Draft clear, accurate letters and reports and request evidence from teams.
• Review information, spot patterns and use sound judgement to assess evidence.
• Help plan interviews, gather evidence and write reports on investigation findings.
• Support external investigators, maintain case records and build positive working relationships across the department.

Skills

Investigations experience

Strong writing skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Law studies

Experience in government investigations

Job description

Help ensure workplace concerns receive fair and careful attention.Support investigations into staff conduct and help uncover the facts.Build your investigation skills while working on important workplace matters.Enjoy ongoing work with hybrid options in Melbourne's CBD.Ongoing, full-time role earning $100,894 - $114,476 per year, plus super.About usPeople, Safety and Culture's core functions span the breadth of workplace cultural, and people matters, including human resources policy and strategy; organisational culture and change; recruitment, redeployment, and retention; performance and development; pay, benefits and workforce reporting; occupational health and safety management; and employment regulations.Employee and Workplace Relations is responsible for management of the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS)'s industrial relations program, the management of employee relations issues including employee conduct, the Human Resource Business Partnerships, and administration of the internal review of actions process.What you will doAs an investigation officer, you will support investigations into staff conduct across the department.You will review evidence, manage case records and help ensure fair and sound decisions.You will:manage a varied caseload of misconduct cases and help assess new reportsdraft clear, accurate letters and reports and request evidence from teamsreview information, spot patterns and use sound judgement to assess evidencehelp plan interviews, gather evidence and write reports on investigation findingssupport external investigators, maintain case records and build positive working relationships across the department.About youA background in investigations is desirable. Studies in law or experience in government investigations will also help you succeed. You must obtain and maintain a Working with Children Check at your own expense.You should also have:strong writing skills and close attention to detail when preparing letters and reportssound analytical skills to review evidence, assess information and reach fair findingsgood organisation skills to manage cases, meet deadlines and adapt to changing prioritiesclear communication and teamwork skills to share information, support others and work with people from diverse backgrounds.To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Julia Cornock at [e-mail] and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.How to applyPlease 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 national police checks and misconduct screening.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 commitmentThe 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.