Lead Investigations Manager — Disability Rights

Office of the Public Advocate; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 129,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Public Advocate in Melbourne seeks a Team Leader Investigations to protect the rights of people with disability through thorough investigations and clear reports.

You will lead the investigations team, oversee complex and urgent investigations, coach staff, and ensure reports are accurate for tribunal and courts. This is a full-time, ongoing role in Victoria with a strong social purpose.

Qualifications

• Substantial, recent experience in complex investigations, including planning, interviews, evidence analysis and formal reports.
• Strong knowledge of disability, relevant laws and Victoria's human services, including the NDIS, mental health and aged care systems.
• Staff management experience and skills in coaching others, setting priorities and managing workloads.
• Sound judgement, calm leadership and the ability to solve problems, handle sensitive conversations and build trust.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations that help protect the rights of people with disability.
• Guide a skilled team through complex cases.
• Use your judgement to shape reports that inform tribunal and court decisions.
• Build your leadership skills through work with a clear social purpose.
• Ongoing, full-time role earning $128,635 - $140,849 per year, plus super.

Skills

Leadership

Investigations

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Advocacy / disability / human rights / law / policy qualification

Job description

Office of the Public Advocate in Melbourne seeks a Team Leader Investigations to protect the rights of people with disability through thorough investigations and clear reports.

You will lead the investigations team, oversee complex and urgent investigations, coach staff, and ensure reports are accurate for tribunal and courts. This is a full-time, ongoing role in Victoria with a strong social purpose.