THE ROLE

Reporting 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

1. Undertake and manage impartial and timely investigations throughout Victoria arising from complaints made about Victorian disability workers and students, in accordance with the Act.
2. 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.  
3. 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.

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HOW TO APPLY

All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (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.