AddressCompany description:
Department of Communities and Justice
Job description:
Senior Investigator
Professional Standards & Investigations
Corrective Services NSW
Location - Malabar (Long Bay Correctional Complex)
Employment type - Ongoing Full time
Salary - $106,025 -- $117,363 pa plus employer contribution to superannuation and leave loading.
Your role
This is a unique opportunity for a proactive and dedicated Senior Investigator to join the team located on Long Bay Complex, Malabar.
In this role, the Senior Investigator will lead and conduct assessments, and targeted/critical investigations as directed by the Investigations Manager, provide professional support and actively interprets legislation through research, collation and analysis of information and the provision of advice, assessment and reports in accordance to organisational guidelines, for the protection of public interest and identification of risks.
The role forms an integral part of the Professional Standard and Investigations Branch, ensuring the efficient and effective conduct of Corrective Services NSW core functions.
What you'll do
The key responsibilities of the Senior Investigator include:
Conduct timely investigations into matters of interest and sensitive incidents and provide evidence-based reports and/or findings for senior management.
Conduct analytical risk-assessments and prepare reports and/or findings for systems and procedural deficiencies and also for the Professional Standards Committee (PSC)'s consideration prior to moving on any proposed disciplinary actions.
Alert the branch senior management on any contingency and incidental issues that may emerge as part of the investigations.
Provide advice, recommendations and statistics to senior management on matters for sound decision making purposes.
Monitor and address enquiries, including those that are escalated, to resolve them in a timely and professional manner.
What we're looking for
Strong communicator, possess the ability to effectively build and foster sound relationships.
Leader and mentor, accountable for your decisions and passionate about continuous improvement, driving development and ensuring compliance with policy and procedures.
Self-Motivated, can hit the ground running and work collaboratively to achieve the outlined goals and objective with all relevant stakeholders.
Tenacious, persistent and positive during times of change and pressure. Tenacity to manage personal impact of exposure to confronting material in the course of duties which can be of a sexual, graphic and violent nature.
Essential Requirements
Relevant experience in the conduct of misconduct and other investigations in a public sector environment
Certificate IV in Government Investigations or completion within 12 months of commencement in role
Current driver licence and preparedness to drive a vehicle in the course of performing the role
Capacity and willingness to be on call and travel at short notice to respond to critical incidents and spend periods away from own residence
Knowledge of the Government Sector Employment Act 2013 (GSE), rules of evidence, civil and administrative procedures and the machinery of government
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We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply - you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.
What We Offer
We offer a variety of benefits, including:
- A challenging and rewarding career.
- Flexible, autonomous work environment
- Competitive pay and conditions
- Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities.
- Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
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We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It's work that really matters.
Apply now and join Australia's top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach an up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages)
outlining how you meet the requirements of the role.
Applications closes: Thursday, 30th May 2024 at 11:59pm AEST.
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Joseph Kemperle on ***************@dcj.nsw.gov.au
If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please call Mayur Kaushik on 0467 174 *** or via *************@dcj.nsw.gov.au
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.
Other Information
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
