Senior Investigation Officer

Job title: Senior Investigation Officer

Company: State Government of Victoria


Job description: The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people’s homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities. .If you’re having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large print), please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on the ad.For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)Job DetailsDepartment: Victorian Disability Worker Commission Work Type: Ongoing – full time Job Function: Regulatory, Governance and Compliance Classification: VPSG5 Work Location: Melbourne – CBD Reference: VG/DFFH/599807 Closing Date: 08-Apr-2025 Salary Range: $109,730 – $132,764 Job Duration: N/A Attachments: (Word, 104KB)
Position Description(PDF, 184KB)
Position DescriptionContact: Maggie Whitmore
Ph: 0448 039 657 E:maggie.whitmore@vdwc.vic.gov.auPosition DetailsTHE ROLEReporting to the Lead Investigation Officer, the Senior Investigation Officer will effectively oversee and investigate complaints and notifications of varying complexity about Victorian disability workers in accordance with the Disability Service Safeguards Act 2018 (Vic) (the Act). This position will support the Lead Investigation Officer in the end-to-end oversight of the complaint and investigation process and provide resolution recommendations to the Victorian Disability Worker Commissioner (the Commissioner) and the Disability Worker Registration Board of Victoria (the Board) to support the execution of their legislated functions and powers.The Senior Investigation Officer is expected to provide support and guidance to other team members and support in the training and development of staff.ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Undertake and manage impartial and timely investigations throughout Victoria arising from complaints made about Victorian disability workers and students, in accordance with the Act.
• Use authorised officer powers to request information, interview parties to complaints and inspect premises in accordance with the Commission’s guiding principles and the Act.
• Act as the key liaison point with external stakeholders (witnesses and third parties etc.) during an investigation and maintain professional and appropriate relationships consistent with the objectives of the investigative process.

Please open the position description to read more.HOW TO APPLYAll VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the (JSE)
https://jse.vic.gov.au/user/login?destination=/new-home-page
portal.Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)Please apply to submit your interest in this position.Job details Department: Victorian Disability Worker Commission
Job Reference: VG/DFFH/599807
Location: Melbourne – CBD
Work Type: Ongoing – full time
Job Function: Regulatory, Governance and Compliance
Classification: VPSG5
Salary Range: $109,730 – $132,764
Job Duration: N/A
Date posted: 25-Mar-2025
Application Close Date: 08-Apr-2025
Attachments: (Word, 104KB)
Position Description(PDF, 184KB)
Position DescriptionContact:Maggie WhitmorePh: 0448 039 657 E:maggie.whitmore@vdwc.vic.gov.au

Expected salary: $109730 – 132764 per year

Location: Melbourne, VIC

Job date: Wed, 26 Mar 2025 01:28:52 GMT

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