Senior Investigator

ACT Government; Canberra; On-site; AUD 128,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Government in Canberra seeks a high-performing Senior Investigator to lead formal misconduct investigations across the ACT Public Service, researching and gathering evidence and presenting recommendations to delegates.

You will work with a trauma-informed approach, engage respectfully with participants, and contribute to policy, training and education to improve integrity outcomes.

Qualifications

• Relevant investigative experience in workplace performance and misconduct issues.
• Trauma-informed and culturally responsive engagement.
• Ability to engage respectfully with participants.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate formal misconduct investigations across the ACTPS.
• Research and gather evidence, analyse information, and present recommendations to delegates.
• Support policy development, training and education to address integrity outcomes.
• Apply trauma-informed, clear and respectful communication throughout the investigation.

Education

Certificate IV in Government Investigations

Job description

Closes: 05 October 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C

Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation

Position No: 72437

Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development

Advertised (Gazettal date): 21 September 2026

Contact Officer: Matt Challenger on [e-mail] or [phone]

Details: We are seeking a high-performing and results-orientated Senior Investigator to join our team. Our ideal candidate has relevant experience in workplace performance and misconduct issues and/or relevant investigative experience. You will be values driven and demonstrate a strong focus on the impacts of misconduct and workplace complaints on people and their relationships and have the ability to engage with participants in a respectful, trauma-informed and culturally responsive manner.

As a Senior Investigator, you will facilitate formal misconduct investigations across the ACTPS, presenting a valuable opportunity to develop a broad range of relationships and networks. You will research and gather evidence, analyse information, and present persuasive arguments to delegates with recommendations about the occurrence of misconduct.

Your innovation skills will facilitate continuous improvement of behaviour and integrity-related outcomes across the whole ACTPS, with opportunities for you to identify systemic issues, and contribute to contemporary whole-of-government policy, training and education requirements.

You may be exposed to sensitive, complex and potentially distressing material and are required to apply a trauma-informed approach when engaging with participants. This includes using clear, respectful communication and supporting psychologically safe participation throughout the investigation process.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements

Compliance Requirements/Qualifications

• Relevant investigative qualifications such as a Certificate IV in Government Investigations are highly desirable.
• Educational and/or professional qualifications checks may be undertaken prior to employment.
• Criminal history checks will be conducted prior to employment.

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of six months with a possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

Note

This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of six months with a possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.