Lead investigations that help protect the rights of people with disability.
Guide a skilled team through complex cases.
Use your judgement to shape reports that inform tribunal and court decisions.
Build your leadership skills through work with a clear social purpose.
Ongoing, full-time role earning $128,635 - $140,849 per year, plus super.
About us
The Office of the Public Advocate (OPA) is an independent statutory office accountable to the Victorian Parliament which, has been established to protect the rights and enhance the position of people with disabilities in Victoria. OPA is a human rights organisation that promotes the diversity and inclusion of all people. OPA's vision is of a just and inclusive society that values and respects people from all walks of life and ages.
OPA promotes a workplace culture where disability, and diversity of gender identities, sexualities, faiths, ethnicities, and abilities are respected. OPA values a range of experience in its employees, including professional, volunteer and lived experience.
What you will do
As team leader investigations, you will lead the investigations team at the Office of the Public Advocate. You will help protect people's rights through
thorough
investigations and
clear
reports.
You will:
manage
complex
and
urgent
investigations referred by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal or started by the Public Advocate
oversee investigations and guide staff to prepare
accurate
reports for the tribunal and courts
provide
supportive
leadership, coach staff and review their performance
use data to share work
fairly
, track progress and resolve problems




improve work practices and help your team meet
legal
duties and records requirements.
About you
You would ideally hold a qualification in advocacy, disability, human rights, law or policy. You do not need a mandatory qualification.
You should also have:
substantial, recent experience
in complex investigations, including planning, interviews, evidence analysis and formal reports
strong knowledge
of disability, relevant laws and Victoria's human services, including the NDIS, mental health and aged care systems
staff management experience
and skills in coaching others, setting priorities and managing workloads
sound judgement
, calm leadership and the ability to solve problems, handle sensitive conversations and build trust.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Child protected 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.
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📌 Team Leader Investigations (Melbourne)
🏢 Department Of Justice
📍 Melbourne