About us The Portable Long Service Authority (the Authority) is a self-funded statutory body established to administer the Long Service Benefits Portability Act 2018. The Act, together with the Long Service Benefits Portability Regulations 2020 provide a Portable Long Service Benefits Scheme. The Authority plays an important role in allowing workers in the community services, contract cleaning and security industries to build up long service benefits based on time in their industry rather than with a single employer. We foster an inclusive and collaborative culture that celebrates achievements and allows everyone to contribute to our success. About the role The Investigations team conducts investigations into contraventions of the Long Service Benefits Portability Act and related regulations. Our Investigators will undertake review and assessment of referred matters, prepare and conduct investigations and make informed recommendations on appropriate enforcement actions which, in some cases, may lead to criminal prosecutions. About you To become a critical member of this newly established team, you will have well developed forensic investigation and risk management analysis skills that include highly developed analytical skills, with demonstrated experience in triaging and assessing referred matters, including the ability to interpret legislation and make recommendations on further action demonstrated experience in independently conducting end-to-end investigations into criminal contraventions excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated experience in preparing and conducting interviews, preparing briefs of evidence and other related documentation an ability to represent the Authority in Court of Law processes and procedures, including attending court proceedings and making recommendations as to enforcement options a demonstrated understanding of OHS legislative requirements as they apply to investigators in undertaking the role in a safe and ethical manner be solution focused with an ability to solve complex problems and contribute to the identification, development and implementation of processes and procedures to advance the viability of investigations. Why work at the Authority The Authority is based in Bendigo, and this position may be located either in Bendigo or at the Melbourne office. Staff working from Melbourne may need to travel to Bendigo occasionally. We value work-life balance and offer hybrid working options, including three days from office and two days of work from home per week You can benefit from above award wages and annual salary increases under the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement Generous leave entitlements, along with paid study leave, paid parental leave, purchased leave and more * Learning and development opportunities, annual performance plans, public sector networking, along with on the job learning and development How to apply Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.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 national police checks and misconduct screening.We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQ, people with disability, as diversity and inclusion drives our success.
