Investigation Officer (Identified)
About The Position
The Investigation Officer supports the delivery of high-quality, consistent, and timely regulatory investigations across the Child Safe, Working with Children Check, and Reportable Conduct schemes. The Investigation Officer contributes to the centralised investigations and compliance function by gathering information, conducting preliminary assessments, analysing evidence, and preparing documentation that informs decision-making. We are seeking a motivated and resilient person to: Collate a wide range of information, prepare documents and applications for investigations. Develop investigative plans, coordinate, monitor and oversee the implementation of strategies to obtain investigation objectives. Undertake investigative tasks to gather evidence such as conducting records of interview and taking statements. Provide advice together with sound and timely recommendations to the Manager Investigations and Enforcement on the status and progress of investigations.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of risk assessment, investigative processes and practices used in the investigation of complex and difficult nature cases.
- Demonstrated knowledge and practical understanding of law enforcement policy, practice, procedures and culture.
- High level written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with people of diverse background, occupation and seniority.
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications or demonstrated, relevant, equivalent professional experience.
- Employment at the Office of the Children’s Guardian is subject to the satisfactory completion of security and related vetting checks.
- All roles associated with the Office of the Children's Guardian are required to have a current Working with Children Check.
- As an Identified role, this role is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons, Australia’s First Nations people. Where a position is identified, an applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and authorised by Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
- Confirmation of Aboriginality form OR Written confirmation from 2-3 Aboriginal organisations within the community in which you live/work, which addresses the three criteria listed below: Is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and Identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and Is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
Responsibilities
- Collate a wide range of information, prepare documents and applications for investigations.
- Develop investigative plans, coordinate, monitor and oversee the implementation of strategies to obtain investigation objectives.
- Undertake investigative tasks to gather evidence such as conducting records of interview and taking statements.
- Provide advice together with sound and timely recommendations to the Manager Investigations and Enforcement on the status and progress of investigations.
Benefits
- Join a supportive and collaborative team culture with learning & development opportunities and access to health & wellbeing programs.
- Located at Strawberry Hills with hybrid / flexible working arrangements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
