Senior Code of Conduct and PID Investigator

Australian Department of Industry, Science and Resources – Canberra ACT

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government’s economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by:

- Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
- Investing in science and technology
- Strengthening the resources sector.

The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work. You will be able to create positive impact in people’s lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people.

If you would like to feel a strong connection to your work and you are accountable, committed and open to change, join us in shaping Australia’s future.

Please see the APSC’s APS Employee Value Proposition for more information on the benefits and value of employment within the APS.

About the Department

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government’s economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by:

- Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
- Investing in science and technology
- Strengthening the resources sector.





The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work. You will be able to create positive impact in people’s lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people.

If you would like to feel a solid connection to your work and you are accountable, committed and open to change, join us in shaping Australia’s future.

Please see the APSC’s APS Employee Value Proposition for more information on the benefits and value of employment within the APS.

About the team

The Integrity Operations section sits within the Chief Counsel & Integrity Division’s Integrity Branch. Our vision is enabling the department to achieve its objectives lawfully and with integrity. The Integrity branch plays a critical role in building and maintaining the departments pro-integrity culture.

The section is responsible for the provision of integrity advice; code of conduct coordination; Public Interest Disclosure (PID) coordination; integrity complaints triage and assessment; and Fraud and Corruption response.

The Public Interest Disclosures and Code of Conduct Team leads the departments investigations into allegations of breaches of the APS Code of Conduct,



and disclosures made under the Commonwealth Public Interest Disclosures Scheme.

Our ideal candidate

Our ideal candidate has experiencing in managing allegations of suspected breaches of the APS Code of Conduct and experience in managing investigations under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2013.

Our ideal candidate will also demonstrate strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, together with highly developed written and verbal communication skills, as well as:

- Demonstrated experience conducting APS Code of Conduct investigations and/or similar government misconduct investigations and the ability to apply that knowledge to APS Code of Conduct and PID Investigations
- Demonstrated experience in producing investigations to deliver clear, impartial, objective and ethical investigative outcomes
- Demonstrated ability in drafting administrative decision-making correspondence, including administrative investigative briefs or similar
- Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality
- Ability to apply critical analysis and reasoning skills
- Strong organisation skills with attention to detail.

The key duties of the position include:

The key functions of the Senior Investigations Officer are to support the Assistant Manager, Public Interest Disclosure and Code of Conduct, to undertake preliminary enquiries and investigations into suspected breaches of the APS Code of Conduct, and to support the coordination and investigation of PIDs.

The Senior Investigations Officer is responsible for:

📌 Senior Code of Conduct and PID Investigator (Canberra)
🏢 Australian Department of Industry, Science and Resources
📍 Canberra