Investigator (357471)


Integrity Commission

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Position details

Applications close:

AEST

Award/Classification:

General Stream Band 5 - Tasmanian State Service Award

Salary:

$103,290 to $108,307 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

Hobart

Job description:

As a senior member of the Complaints and Oversight Unit, this position contributes to the effective, efficient and ethical operation of the Commission through the provision of high-level research, analysis, advice and reporting in relation to serious misconduct matters, investigations and operational research. The role supports informed decision-making and influences operational outcomes through the provision of expert advice and sound analysis.

We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTIQA+) people.

The Integrity Commission supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, you can include this information with your application.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight

Duties

  • Conduct, independently and with others, assessments and investigations of alleged misconduct utilising the powers of assessors and investigators under the Act.
  • Triage, review and assess whether the management of misconduct matters by public authorities complies with legislation, policy and good practice.
  • Conduct audits, prepare research reports, conduct reviews of regulatory mechanisms monitored by the Commission, and complete other reports and projects as required.
  • Consider and analyse evidence and make findings and recommendations.
  • Prepare accurate, logical, succinct and timely reports and other written materials.
  • Identify ongoing and emerging misconduct issues in complaints and oversight matters and prepare and provide reports to the Chief Executive Officer.
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Provide information to stakeholders about good practice and policy and legislative obligations; and provide high-level advice to the senior management group. 
  • Perform other duties appropriate to the classification as required by the Chief Executive Officer and Director, Complaints and Oversight - Operations.

Essential Requirement

The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.

The following checks are to be conducted:

  • A security vetting process to obtain Baseline security clearance (access to classified information and resources up to and including PROTECTED). This process requires the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency to collect personal information to assess suitability.
  • Conviction check – National Police Check no older than 3 months is required.
  • A pre-employment check on any disciplinary or managerial action in any previous employment.
  • Identification check.

Desirable Requirements

Desirable requirements for this position include any or all of the following:

  • Relevant tertiary qualification, such as in Law.
  • A Certificate III in Investigative Services; or Certificate IV or Diploma in Investigations; or Diploma in Government (Investigations) would be highly regarded.
  • Experience working in a confidential or sensitive environment.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

Download File Statement of Duties (357471) - Investigator (Complaints and Oversight) - September 2026.docx

Download File Statement of Duties (357471) - Investigator (Complaints and Oversight) - September 2026.pdf

Download File Information for Applicants - Integrity Commission.docx

Download File Information for Applicants - Integrity Commission.pdf

How to apply

Online applications are preferred, please select the 'Apply Now' button.  You will be prompted to complete an online application form and to attach your cover letter, curriculum vitae and a maximum two-page statement of suitability for the position.  Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

For more information

Name: Nathan Churches
Position: Human Resources Officer
Email: nathan.churches@integrity.tas.gov.au 
Phone: (03) 6165 6871

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