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Inspector of Municipal Administration ( Investigator) - Local Government Inspectorate

Department of Justice and Community Safety · Melbourne, Victoria

Salary
A$100,894 – A$114,476Estimated
Type
Full-time
Posted
5 days ago

Overview

You bring direct investigative experience from policing—conducting interviews under caution, gathering and recording evidence, and preparing case files that meet evidentiary standards. This role requires exactly those skills: assessing complaints, conducting formal investigations, and compiling evidence-based reports under legislative frameworks like the Local Government Act. Your familiarity with working to strict legal protocols and managing sensitive enquiries will let you hit the ground running from day one.

About this role

  • Full time ongoing opportunity to work in a very high performing and passionate team within the Local Government Inspectorate
  • VPS Grade 4 - $100,894 to $114,476
  • Work life balance in a small, friendly and welcoming team!

Are you looking to make use of your solid experience in legislation in a role you can sink your teeth into and really make your own? Are you looking for a small, friendly, supportive, and motivated team to work with? Do you have a good sense of humour, positive outlook, and solid work ethic?

About the Business Unit

Under the leadership of the Chief Municipal Inspector, the Local Government Inspectorate (LGI) is an independent administrative office hosted by the Department of Justice and Community Safety. It is the dedicated integrity agency for local government focussing on investigations for offences and compliance with the Local Government Act 2020 (Act).

As an Inspector of Municipal Administration, you will participate in the key functions of the Inspectorate, including the assessment of complaints, conducting initial action enquiries and subsequent investigations. This includes making enquiries with councils, complainants, and witnesses, conducting interviews where necessary, documenting all actions and activity.

The role also includes assisting in the development and delivery of proactive governance examinations of councils and assisting in broader reviews of systemic issues across the local government sector.

Assessment and investigation functions must be conducted, in an effective, efficient, fair and timely manner to ensure the integrity and transparency of local government in Victoria.

Some of your duties will include

  • Review in jurisdiction complaints to assess the required response by the LGI in consideration of the Local Government Act 2020 (Act) and other Acts, including but not limited to the PID Act and the Crimes Act.
  • Conduct initial action assessments and enquiries to substantiate or disprove the allegations of the complaint.
  • Conduct complex formal investigations or examination processes through the collection, collation, recording of evidence and information.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have

  • Knowledge of Legislation: Demonstrated good understanding of the Act or solid experience of assessing information in accordance with regulatory Acts.
  • Analytical Problem Solving: Ability to use innovative thinking and analytical skills to gather, collate, analyse and respond to information.
  • Investigation and Examination Skills: Ability to conduct investigations and examinations under direction within tight timeframes and in a sensitive environment.
  • Report and Brief Preparation: Ability to compile and support the preparation of evidence-based reports and briefs of varying complexity, in consideration of legislation, criminal procedures and rules of evidence. Clear and concise written communication skills are highly regarded.
  • Communication skills: Demonstrates high level, clear verbal and written communication skills, ensuring appropriate format, style and approach is taken to deliver best outcomes for the Inspectorate.

Qualifications/requirements

  • Current Victorian Drivers Licence;
  • Some out of hour's work will occasionally be required including overnight travel to regional Victoria;
  • An appropriate tertiary qualification in the field of law, commerce or related discipline is highly regarded. Candidates with a Certificate IV in Government Investigations will also be highly regarded. Demonstrated investigative experience is a requirement.

Please contact Michelle Bowran via email at**michelle.bowran@lgi.vic.gov.au****if you have any

questions or would like to discuss the role in further detail.

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 a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and misconduct screening.

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.

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.

About investigation roles for ex-police

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Why this fits a police background — match score 92/100

  • Investigative casework
  • Working to legislation & regulation

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