Description:
ASO6 Senior Investigator
- Investigations - Regulation & Compliance
- Pivotal Senior Role
- Education Sector, 1 year Contract
Are you an experienced investigator with a strong understanding of compliance, regulation, and judicial processes? This could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Join a growing agency dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of South Australian children and young people by ensuring access to safe, high-quality education and early childhood services.
As a Senior Investigator, you will plan, coordinate, and lead investigations into high-risk providers and their staff. You'll assess compliance with legislation and professional standards, identify breaches, and recommend proportionate regulatory responses to protect and promote the health, safety, and wellbeing of children.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Coordinate and lead complex and sensitive investigations as an Authorised Officer, aligned with legislation, regulatory frameworks, and agency policies.
- Develop and execute investigation plans that effectively address the scope of the investigation.
- Gather, analyse, and document evidence, including conducting interviews and maintaining accurate investigation records.
- Communicate with complainants, regulated parties, and stakeholders to manage and share information appropriately.
- Prepare and sanitise materials for disclosure in line with legal requirements.
- Provide high-level analysis and recommend proportionate regulatory responses that promote child safety and wellbeing.
- Draft reports detailing legislative breaches and recommending appropriate sanctions, including prosecution.
- Review and improve investigation processes and lead projects that enhance team effectiveness and support agency strategic goals.
To be considered you will be able to demonstrate the following skills and qualities:
- Extensive experience developing and executing investigation plans, conducting formal interviews, collecting statements, and analysing evidence to identify non-compliance and recommend appropriate statutory sanctions.
- Strong expertise in interpreting legislation, policy, and procedures, and exercising regulatory powers.
- Proven ability to prepare high-quality reports, witness statements, interview records, and court briefs with sound recommendations, suitable for enforcement and prosecution, and capable of withstanding judicial scrutiny.
- Demonstrated success in reviewing and enhancing investigation processes, and leading projects that drive operational improvements.
- Hold qualifications in investigation, regulatory, compliance or equivalent experience
How to Apply:
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For a confidential discussion and to find out more about this opportunity, please call Sonia Charman from Randstad on 8468 8007.
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