AddressAbout the Role:
The Integrity Investigator will undertake internal investigations into integrity and conduct matters relating to NDIA employees in accordance with the Public Service Act 1999.
They may also be required to conduct primary Reviews of Action under Section 33 of the Public Service Act 1999 and case manage external jurisdiction matters. The Integrity Investigator will conduct administrative investigations and enquiries, in line with legislative requirements and with an understanding of the APS Values, APS Employment Principles, and the APS Code of Conduct. The incumbent will provide assistance to the Director on integrity and conduct matters, administrative processes, and contribute positively to the team, branch, agency, and APS outcomes.
Given the breadth of the role, a variety of skillsets are being sought to build an effective, multi-disciplinary team. Due to the sensitivity of the information handled by the People Support and Integrity Branch, this position requires the highest levels of integrity, professionalism, and impartiality.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Assess and evaluate information, referrals, and allegations, that may result in administrative internal investigations with an integrity and conduct focus.
- Undertake balanced, robust, and professional investigations and reviews of action in line with relevant policy, legislation and APS guidelines.
- Case manage investigations and external jurisdiction matters in a trauma informed way and with a risk assessment approach.
- Contribute, under the leadership of the Director to provide direct support to other teams such as HR, Legal and Fraud in both operational and strategic contexts.
- Contribute to effective integrity processes, projects, methods, and internal governance, to influence and maintain a robust integrity culture within the NDIA.
- Assessing, reporting and analysing case metrics and integrity data.
- Contribute to prevention, detection, assessment, and treatment of misconduct within the NDIA.
- Researching, interpreting and applying an extensive knowledge of relevant legislation and NDIA’s Enterprise Agreement and NDIA policies to processes and provision of advice on complex conduct matters.
Skills and Experience
Key skills required for role/s:
- Demonstrated experience in conducting investigations into suspected misconduct – particularly in the public sector environment.
- Demonstrated ability to use investigation, analytic and/or assessment skills to deliver objective, impartial and ethical investigative outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to drive investigations autonomously, with sound judgement and the ability to prioritise effectively.
- Demonstrated experience in producing thorough and timely investigative reports, including reports for senior management.
- Demonstrated experience delivering outcomes within a fast-paced and agile environment, including collaborating with stakeholders.
- Aptitude for handling sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality and a robust risk management approach.
- Proficiency in case management.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle challenging and difficult conversations.
- Proven track record of ethical behaviour.
Desirable skills to have for the roles/s:
- Certificate IV or Diploma in Government Investigations would be highly regarded.
- Previous investigative or analytic experience in an integrity related public service environment.
- Relevant HR or similar tertiary qualifications will be highly regarded.
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
- The successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police History check, Worker Screening check and/or Working with Children Check (where required) and provide evidence of Australian Citizenship.
