Investigations Officer
The Worker and Carer Exclusion Scheme is established under the Social Services Regulation Act 2021 (the Act). The Worker and Carer Exclusion Scheme is designed to address risks posed by individual workers and carers that require additional interventions. Under the scheme, the Social Services Regulator may refer conduct by a worker in scope of the scheme who has allegedly caused serious harm, or had the potential to cause harm, to children or young people for consideration by a panel for exclusion.
Reporting to the Manager, Carer Investigations, the Investigation Officer has overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and administration of the receipt and investigation oversight of notifications under the Worker and Carer Exclusion Scheme. The position manages administrative systems, prepares reports, and manages the liaison with stakeholders including out of home care service providers, the Social Services Regulator, and carers.
This position involves the management and handling of challenging and confronting materials. The Investigations Officer will receive and manage of notification and investigation of alleged conduct that caused serious harm, or had the potential to cause harm, to children and young people. This conduct includes sexual offences and misconduct, physical violence, behaviour that causes significant emotional or psychological harm, and significant neglect.
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| Department: | Social Services Regulator(SSR) |
| Work Type: | Ongoing - full time |
| Job Function: | Regulatory, Governance and Compliance |
| Classification: | VPSG4 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/SSR/1858660 |
| Closing Date: | 18-May-2025 |
| Salary Range: | $97,955 - $111,142 |
| Job Duration: | 1x Ongoing, 1x Fixed term until 31 May 2026 |
| Attachments: |
VPS4 Investigations Officer.docx (Word, 101KB) Job Specification |
| Contact: |
Anne-Maree Thomas anne-maree.thomas@ssr.vic.gov |
Position Details
THE ROLE
Please note there are two roles available - One ongoing, one fixed term until 31 May 2026.
As an Investigations Officer, Child Safeguarding Regulation, you will be responsible for the administration of notifications of alleged conduct by workers and carers that has caused harm to children and young people, undertaking desktop preliminary assessments regarding the alleged conduct, overseeing independent agency appointed investigations and providing written advice regarding the outcome of the investigations.
The role requires analysis, judgement and decision making to provide advice about complex issues arising in the investigation of allegations of abuse of children placed in out-of-home care.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
- Coordinate day to day administrative activities and oversight of investigations into alleged conduct by workers and carers that has caused serious harm, or has the potential to cause harm, to children and young people in accordance with the Social Services Regulations Act 2021.
- Provide authoritative advice on issues relating to carer exclusions, including the investigative process, to internal and external stakeholders.
- Prepare briefings on the findings of final investigation reports from authorised investigators, including investigation summary and assessment of considerations of the risk of harm to support the decision making of the Social Services Regulator.
HOW TO APPLY
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 contact SSR HR at humanresources@ssr.vic.gov.au.
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
