Address About the roleIn this role, you will provide specialist advice in the development, implementation and promotion of fraud and corruption prevention strategies and be responsible for the internal review for infringements and complaints.
Work type: Permanent, part-time (3 days a week)Classification: Full Time salary $161,000 base plus superannuation
Key responsibilities include:
Act as a public interest disclosure co-ordinator under the Public Interest Disclosures Act 2012.
Carry out internal investigations into allegations of corruption/improper conduct.
Develop, deliver, and promote internal integrity awareness training programs for and provide advice as required about integrity related matters, including mandatory notifications.
Provide high level advice on complex and sensitive integrity-related governance issues across the organisation.
Liaise with IBAC, the Victorian Ombudsman and the Local Government Inspectorate and any other integrity or complaints bodies as required.
Carry out internal reviews of complaints escalated under the City’s Complaints Policy.
Have oversight of the internal review of infringement appeals and the quality assurance framework for management of infringement appeals.
Act as the liaison officer for requests for information from the Victorian Ombudsman.
Develop and Review policies and procedures relevant to the role.
About youTo be successful in this role you will have extensive and diverse experience in investigations and fraud and corruption control.
Essential Experience:
Relevant tertiary qualification in law, business management or similar qualification.
Extensive experience in a similar position within a local, state or federal government agency.
Expert knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and policies and a thorough understanding of the local government environment.
Proven experience in investigation of complaints
Strong policy, report writing and written communication skills.
Proven ability to manage matters confidentially and discreetly in a complex and often challenging work environment.
Proven ability to effectively diffuse difficult situations, negotiate with and influence both internal and external stakeholders through highly developed interpersonal and representation skills.
Ability to utilise technology and keep appropriate records.
Strong decision-making skills, particularly consistency and impartiality, and the ability to be able to articulate reasons for decisions clearly.
The political acumen, resilience, and common sense to perform the duties in an effective manner.
If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now!
Create our future together at the City of Greater GeelongAt the City of Greater Geelong, we are committed to working together for a thriving community. We do this by delivering over 130 services to our rapidly growing population and working hard to protect and improve what it is that makes Greater Geelong on Wadawurrung Country such a great place to live, work and study.
We’re going through an exciting period of change that will help us serve our community better. From digital modernisation to the contemporary, sustainable office we've built in Central Geelong, now more than ever is a great time to join our team at the City of Greater Geelong.
Our Community is made up of diverse people from all walks of life, and it’s important to us that our workforce represents and celebrates this strength.
We encourage great people from all backgrounds to join us. We encourage authenticity, because inclusion makes us stronger.
If you’re excited about working together to create a Clever and Creative Greater Geelong, and joining a workplace where all people can thrive, then hit apply – we’d love to meet you!
We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.
A career with usCentral Geelong-based City employees are now based in our new Civic Precinct, Wurriki Nyal. Meaning ‘speak and talk together’ in local Wadawurrung language. Wurriki Nyal sets the benchmark for what a sustainable, inclusive and culturally safe workplace can be, including industry leading sustainability standards, a flexible and people-focused design, safe and inclusive spaces and public realm.
We’re committed to supporting better accessibility for our customers and our people. We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you.
We offer:
salary sacrificing and novated lease options
cultural and ceremonial leave
study leave
paid parental leave (16 weeks primary and six weeks secondary) and superannuation payments on all 52 weeks primary parental leave
IVF, surrogate and miscarriage bereavement leave
training and career development opportunities
a healthy and safe environment
our employee wellbeing program
corporate membership rates at Swim Sport and Leisure facilities
unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning
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Applications close Wednesday 6th March at 11:55pm.
Enquiries: Vesna Allan | Chief Legal Counsel | VAllan@geelongcity.vic.gov.au
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