Investigator

Department of Health Tasmania; Sydney; On-site; AUD 112,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Leave entitlements

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Department of Health Tasmania – Sydney CBD NSW Please note this position is located in Hobart Tasmania. The Tasmanian Disability Commissioner is a new statutory authority established to advance the rights of Tasmanians with disability and safeguard against harm.

The Investigator will conduct administrative investigations and support reporting and inquiries under the Act, reporting to the Deputy Disability Commissioner.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated high-level knowledge of administrative investigations.
• High-level knowledge of the Disability Commissioner Tasmania and its context.
• Disability rights and person-centred approaches.

Responsibilities

• Carry out administrative investigations into violence, abuse, neglect, coercion and exploitation.
• Assist with assessing reports and responding to enquiries from the public.

Skills

Investigation experience

Disability rights knowledge

Public communications

Policy understanding

Education

Certificate IV in Government Investigations

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Department of Health Tasmania – Sydney CBD NSW

*Please note this position is located in Hobart Tasmania.

The Team

The Tasmanian Disability Commissioner is a new statutory authority established by the Disability Rights, Inclusion and Safeguarding Act 2024. Disability Commissioner Tasmania is the office and team of staff dedicated to supporting the Commissioner to fulfil their functions. Disability Commissioner Tasmania works to advance the rights of Tasmanians with disability while also safeguarding against violence, abuse, neglect, coercion and exploitation.

The Role

• The investigator is a new role within Disability Commissioner Tasmania. Reporting to the Deputy Disability Commissioner, the investigator will carry out administrative investigations into allegations of Violence, Abuse, Neglect, Coercion and Exploitation of people with disability in accordance with the Disability Rights, Inclusion and Safeguarding Act 2024 and the Commissioner's internal procedures
• As a senior position within the office, the Investigator will also assist with assessing reports received under the Act and responding to enquiries made by members of the public.

You will need

• Demonstrated high-level knowledge of, and practical experience in undertaking administrative investigations, particularly regarding matters of harm occurring to individuals.
• High-level knowledge and understanding of the role and functions of the Disability Commissioner Tasmania and the context within which it operates.
• Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, disability rights and rights-based, person-centred approaches.

Why Tasmania

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment

Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible until 30 June 2027.

*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary

$111,754 - $126,579per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance withPublic Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• A current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment)

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Direct lived experience of disability.
• Experience in a statutory or complaints management authority.
• Certificate IV in Government Investigations, a relevant tertiary qualification and/or demonstrated experience in a similar role.

Statement of Duties

• Investigator B6

Applicant Guide

• Applicant Guide

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Catherine Whitington
Phone number:6232 7560
Email address:*********@disabilitycommissioner.tas.gov.au

*Applications Close 18 October 11:55pm.