Senior Investigator

Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate ACT; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate ACT – Canberra ACT is seeking a high-performing Senior Investigator to lead formal misconduct investigations, research evidence, and present findings to delegates for recommendations regarding misconduct.

The role emphasises trauma-informed, respectful engagement with participants, analysis of complex information, and opportunities to contribute to whole‑of‑government policy, training and education requirements in a collaborative,

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.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate formal misconduct investigations across the ACT public service.
• Research and gather evidence, analyse information, and present persuasive arguments with recommendations about misconduct.
• Identify systemic issues and contribute to policy, training and education requirements.

Education

Certificate IV in Government Investigations

Job description

Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate ACT – Canberra ACT

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.

For further information, please visit www.jobs.act.gov.au