Senior Complaints & Investigations Officer

Department Of Justice And Community Safety; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 116,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Job summary

The Department Of Justice And Community Safety is seeking a Senior Complaints and Investigations Officer in Melbourne to lead reviews of complaints under the Victims' Charter and support victims of crime through sensitive investigations.

You will guide a team, interview witnesses, review evidence and shape improvements in complaint handling, with a focus on trauma-informed practice. The role offers hybrid work options and an ongoing, full-time appointment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing administrative investigations with a focus on people’s needs.
• Strong writing and editing of clear reports and letters.
• Confidence using case management and electronic document systems.
• People leadership and problem-solving skills, ideally with trauma-focused experience.

Responsibilities

• lead reviews of complaints under the Victims' Charter and guide investigations
• interview witnesses and review evidence with sensitivity to trauma
• prepare investigations plans, reports and correspondence
• improve complaint handling and manage workloads
• identify system-wide problems and support changes across agencies

Skills

Team leadership

Trauma-informed approach

Report writing

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Law degree or related field (desirable)

Job description

• Lead investigations that help uphold the rights of victims of crime.
• Guide a team through sensitive complaints and complex cases.
• Help shape fairer services across Victoria's justice system.
• Use your skills in a role with hybrid work options.
• Ongoing, full-time role earning 116,413 - $140,849 per year, plus super.

About us

The Victims of Crime Commissioner is an independent statutory officer who advocates for victims of crime in their dealings with the justice system and government agencies. This means the Commissioner is not part of government or other agencies in the justice system. This means the Commissioner is not part of government or other agencies in the justice system.

What you will do

As senior complaints and investigations officer, you will lead reviews of complaints under the Victims' Charter. You will help victims of crime raise concerns about justice agencies and support services. You will :

• lead fair complaint assessments and investigations, interview witnesses and review evidence
• guide your team to provide respectful support that recognises the effects of trauma
• prepare clear investigation plans, reports and letters to support the Commissioner's work
• improve complaint handling, manage workloads and build strong working relationships with agencies
• identify system-wide problems and use complaint trends to help shape changes.

About you

You do not need a mandatory qualification for this role. Your tertiary qualification in law or a related field would be well regarded.

You should also have :

• experience managing administrative investigations with a focus on people's needs
• skills in writing and editing clear reports and letters, working independently and with others
• confidence using case management and electronic document systems
• people leadership and problem-solving skills, ideally with experience supporting people affected by trauma.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description.

If you have any further questions, feel free to email Lina Christou at [e-mail].

Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION : Child safe statement of commitment

The 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.