APS6/EL1 Investigator(s)

APS6 & EL1 Investigator(s)

Contract Length: 12 Months + 3 Month extension possibility
Location: Central Canberra
Pay Scale: APS6 $65.03 - 73.84 / EL1 $81.81 - 89.84
Security Clearance: Baseline or ability to obtain
Certification: Must hold a Certificate IV in Government Investigations (or equivalent).

Key Duties & Deliverables

• Conduct Complex Investigations: Lead sensitive investigations in accordance with the Australian Government Investigation Standards (AGIS), utilising a Certificate IV in Government Investigations (or equivalent).

• Case Management: Assess and plan cases, conduct formal interviews, and prepare statements/affidavits.

• Evidence Handling: Collect, secure, and manage evidential material and confidential information in line with legislative requirements.

• Brief Preparation: Prepare comprehensive briefs of evidence for referral to the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP).

• Legal Representation: Provide expert evidence in criminal and/or civil court proceedings on behalf of the Department.

• Reporting & Analysis: Analyse complex information to produce accurate reports and manage administrative project work.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with internal staff, partner agencies, and third parties to progress investigations.

• Field Activity: Execute out-of-office investigative and operational activities, including domestic travel and overnight stays as required.

Key Skills & Capabilities

• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of investigative processes and current regulatory trends to achieve high-quality results.

• Planning & Organisation: Ability to establish action plans, set priorities, and leverage resources to meet strict timelines.

• Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness during structural or cultural changes and embracing new investigative approaches.

• Stakeholder Management: Building loyalty and trust with internal and external stakeholders to secure commitment and information.

• Leadership & Coaching (EL1 Focus): Developing team talent through coaching, supporting skill growth, and managing performance standards.

• Work Standards: A commitment to excellence, assuming full accountability for the integrity and success of assigned tasks.

• Resilience & Energy: Maintaining high productivity and vigour when managing long-term or high-pressure cases.