Senior Investigator

I Work For Sa; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department for Correctional Services in Adelaide is seeking a Senior Investigator (ASO6) to conduct investigations into serious incidents and matters of concern across the full spectrum of the Department’s programs. The role includes critical incidents such as deaths in custody, escapes, and employee misconduct, with responsibility for delivering comprehensive assessments and reports.

Essential: Nil. Desirable: Certificate IV in Government (Investigations) or similar.

Qualifications

• Essential: Nil.
• Desirable: Certificate IV in Government (Investigations) or similar.

Responsibilities

• Senior Investigator reports to the Director, Integrity and Information Services.
• Conducts investigations into serious incidents or matters of concern across the Department’s programs.
• Includes critical incidents such as deaths in custody, escapes and riots, and employee misconduct and complaints.
• Provides comprehensive and factual assessments and reports scrutinised by external review agencies.

Education

Certificate IV in Government (Investigations) or similar

Job description

Department for Correctional Services

Job reference: 863147
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Aboutthe Department for Correctional Services

TheDepartment employs approximately 2,000 staff and has responsibilityfor nine prisons and fifteen Community Correctional offices acrossthe state. Our vision is for a safer community by protecting thepublic and reducing re-offending. We work towards this through thecontribution of staff who are employed in a wide variety of fields,from correctional officers and teachers, to social workers,psychologists and supervisors of court orders. Their commitmentensures we deliver quality services to prisoners, offenders andvictims of crime. We strongly promote diversity and equity in ourworkforce, which directly contributes to greater effectiveness andbetter outcomes. In a supportive and collaborative environment, youwill encounter interesting professional challenges and you willwork alongside dedicated and passionate people who help to turnaround the lives of offenders and rebuild lives affected bycrime.

Duties

The SeniorInvestigator is accountable to the Director, Integrity andInformation Services for conducting investigations into seriousincidents or matters of concern, both legal and procedural acrossthe full spectrum of the Department’s programs including criticalincidents such as deaths in custody, escapes, riots as well asemployee misconduct and complaints. This includes providingcomprehensive and factual assessments and/or reports that can bescrutinised by external review agencies including Criminal andCivil Courts, Independent Commission for Against Corruption (ICAC)and the South Australian Employment Tribunal (SAET).

SpecialConditions

• Section47 of the Public Sector Act 2009 applies in conjunction withother provisions of the act and other applicable industrialentitlements.
• Theincumbent is required to satisfactorily complete a NationalCriminal History Check;
• Acurrent South Australian Driver’s Licence isessential;
• Aflexible approach to working hours is required
• Some outof hours work may be required;
• Someinterstate and intrastate travel will be required which maynecessitate overnight absences.
• Theposition of Senior Investigator is a designated positionpursuant to Policy 65 – Designated Positions.

Requirements

Essential:Nil
Desirable: Certificate IV inGovernment (Investigations) or similar.

Remuneration

ASO6($105,747 - $111,854 p.a.)

Enquiries

Ms MichellePhilp
Director, Integrity andInformation Services
P: 84293854
E:[e-mail]

AdditionalInformation

This is atemporary vacancy for up to 12 months. Successfulapplicant will be appointed at either classification depending onthe qualification and experience held. DCS is an equalopportunities employer, and our workplace reflects the diversecommunities that we serve. Safety at Work is central to our mission— emphasising respectful relationships, psychological wellbeing,and the physical and cultural safety of all employees. We welcome andencourage applications from women, Aboriginal people, people ofAfrican heritage, people from culturally and linguistically diverse(CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQA+, neurodivergent people, people livingwith disability, people of all ages, and other diversity groups. Wesupport flexible ways of working including part-time workingarrangements, wherever reasonably possible, and strive to ensure afair, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment process. Weencourage you to share any support or access needs when youapply.

Flexibility Statement

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.