At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers
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About the Business Unit:
The Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) delivers a trusted justice and community safety system that works together to build a just, safe and resilient Victoria. The Integrity and Investigations Unit oversees fraud and corruption prevention and investigations, technology-led detection and analysis, engagement with integrity agencies and DJCS' integrity culture program.
Integrity and Investigations is responsible for leading:
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Corruption investigations, confidential assessments and referral of Public Interest Disclosures.
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DJCS' engagement with agencies such as the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) and the Victorian Ombudsman (VO).
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Investigations into suspected integrity breaches using technology-led detection and analysis.
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Integrity and child safety understanding, buy-in, culture and legislative compliance.
About the Role:
The Senior Manager, Integrity and Corruption Investigations plays a pivotal role in leading a specialised team responsible for delivering comprehensive internal investigation services. This position oversees the administration of DJCS's Public Interest Disclosure (PID) framework, safeguarding confidentiality and providing welfare support to disclosers. Additionally, the Senior Manager provides expert investigative support to the Honorary Justices Services Support team. The role involves exposure to material or content that may be distressing and the business unit supports a culture where staff can openly discuss vicarious trauma or exposure to distressing material.
Reporting directly to the Director of Integrity and Investigations, this role is central to driving strategic initiatives, fostering a culture of accountability, and enhancing the department's overall integrity framework.
Some of your duties will include:
Oversee and manage a team conducting investigations into allegations of misconduct, corruption, fraud, integrity and ethical incidents across DJCS.
Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering their professional development and enhancing their investigative skills.
Effectively manage their own and the team's wellbeing regarding exposure to distressing content or material
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About You:
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:
Investigative Techniques and Methodologies: Advanced knowledge of trauma-inform.ed, victim centric investigation techniques, including evidence gathering, interview processes, and report writing.
Integrity and Corruption Investigations: Expertise in managing complex investigations into employee misconduct, fraud, corruption, privacy breaches, and other ethical breaches.
Public Interest Disclosure (PID) Management: Deep understanding of PID frameworks, including handling sensitive disclosures, welfare support, and compliance with PID legislation.
How to Apply:
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative form.at to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
