Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full time Salary: $116,413 - $140,849

Grade: VPS 5

Occupation: Other

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/509711

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.

Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+

equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.

We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.

If you're having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large print), please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on the ad.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and

Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Manager, Investigations Team, the Senior Investigator will be responsible for conducting complex workplace, integrity and reportable conduct investigations and delivering high quality reports on complex matters, while continuously maintaining quality investigation standards, systems and compliance with timelines.

The Senior





Investigator manages important stakeholder relationships across the Department and fosters a culture of continual improvement through investigations. All members of the Integrity Unit will work flexibly across the Unit responding to changing work priorities and demands.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

- Conduct sensitive misconduct, fraud and corruption, reportable conduct and other integrity investigations and reviews within tight timeframes, under supervision. This includes preparing all the necessary documentation, conducting the investigation, gathering evidence and writing reports.
- Negotiate with senior stakeholders and peers to effectively resolve issues in a cooperative and collaborative manner and ensuring the Department adopts a culture of continual service improvement.
- Convey advice and information with a high degree of sensitivity, in both verbal and written form with a high level of knowledge, expertise and risk analysis in the subject area.

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HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.

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Applications close Monday 2 November 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

19 October 2026

📌 Senior Investigator (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Melbourne