Senior Investigator

Senior Investigator

• Location: Malabar, Long Bay Correctional Complex and other DCJ workplaces
• Employment type: Ongoing, Full-time (35 hours)
• Salary: Grade 7/8 ($110,266 - $122,058 p.a. plus employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading)

Your role

The Senior Investigator is responsible for conduct assessments and investigations, including security investigations and critical / targeted investigations in an effective manner in accordance with the legislative requirements, available methodologies, and organisational guidelines.

What you’ll do
 

You will be responsible for conducting timely investigations into matters of interest incidents and provide evidence-based reports and/or findings for senior management review. This Senior Investigator produces analytical risk-assessments and prepares reports systems for the Professional Standards Committee (PSC)’s consideration prior to moving on any proposed disciplinary actions.

You will advise the senior management on any contingency and incidental issues that may emerge as part of the investigations. This role will work part of a larger team to deliver quality customer service and support to the business unit whilst maintain strict confidentiality and integrity over sensitive information.

As a Senior Investigator, you will provide advice, recommendations, and statistics to senior management on matters for sound decision-making purposes.

What we’re looking for

The successful candidate will have:

• Relevant experience in the conduct of misconduct and other investigations in a public sector environment
• Knowledge of the Government Sector Employment Act 2013 (GSE Act), rules of evidence, civil and administrative procedures, and the machinery of government
• Certificate IV in Government Investigations or higher qualification or relevant experience
• Current driver’s licence and preparedness to drive a vehicle while performing the role.
• Capacity and willingness to spend periods away from own residence.

Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks/ clearances:
 

• National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014
• Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012
   

Download the role description.

We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career
• Flexible, autonomous work environment
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

Want more information?  Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.

We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).

Applications close Sunday, 18th January @ 11:59 pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the Hiring Manager via email: paul.sheehan@dcj.nsw.gov.au.

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please reach out to Alyxandra.Highland@dcj.nsw.gov.au

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
 

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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