Senior Investigations Officer

Department for Correctional Services
Job reference: 578098
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Aboutthe Department for Correctional Services

The Department employsapproximately 2,000 staff and has responsibility for nine prisonsand fifteen Community Correctional offices across the state. Ourvision is for a safer community by protecting the public andreducing re-offending. We work towards this through thecontribution of staff who are employed in a wide variety of fields,from correctional officers and teachers, to social workers,psychologists and supervisors of court orders. Their commitmentensures we deliver quality services to prisoners, offenders andvictims of crime. We strongly promote diversity and equity in ourworkforce, which directly contributes to greater effectiveness andbetter outcomes. In a supportive and collaborative environment, youwill encounter interesting professional challenges and you willwork alongside dedicated and passionate people who help to turnaround the lives of offenders and rebuild lives affected bycrime.

Duties

The Senior InvestigationsOfficer is accountable to the Manager Audit, Risk andInvestigations for conducting investigations into serious incidentsor matters of concern, both legal and procedural across the fullspectrum of the Department's programs including critical incidentssuch as deaths in custody, escapes, riots as well as employeemisconduct and complaints. This includes providing comprehensiveand factual assessments and/or reports that can be scrutinised byexternal review agencies including Criminal and Civil Courts,Independent Commission for Against Corruption, and the SouthAustralian Employment Tribunal.

SpecialConditions

• Section 47 of the Public Sector Act 2009 applies in conjunction with other provisions of the act and other applicable industrial
• The incumbent is required to satisfactorily complete a National crirninal History Check;
• A current South Australian Driver's Licence is essential;
• A flexible approach to working hours is required;
• Some out of hours work may be required;
• Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required which may necessitate overnight absences.

Requirements

Essential:NilDesirable: Certificate IV inGovernment (Investigations) or equivalent.

Remuneration

AS06 ($97,022- $102,626 pa)

Enquiries

Mr AaronWitthoeftManager Audit, Risk andInvestigations8226 9005

ApplicationInstructions

All applications must besubmitted online via I Work for SA.All written applicationshould include a cover letter of no more than 2 pages quoting thevacancy number and outlining your skills, knowledge and experiencerelevant to the role you are applying. Refer to the Advice toApplicants for information on how to apply.Applicants are required tocomplete the Employment Declaration if not currently employed bythe Department for Correctional Services.

AdditionalInformation

This is afull-time ongoing position.

Applications close: 26/02/2024 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- Advice to Applicants CV Cover Letter Only - Nov 2022.pdf
- J&P ASO6.pdf
- Pre-Employment Declaration.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.