At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct complex investigations to protect vulnerable adults and children in Queensland.
- Company: Join the Office of the Public Guardian, dedicated to advocacy and support.
- Benefits: Flexible work hours, travel opportunities, and a chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Empower and advocate for those who need it most while building a meaningful career.
- Qualifications: Experience in investigations or related fields; a driver's licence is essential.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Our workplace The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) is an independent statutory office established to protect the rights and interests of adults with impaired decision-making capacity, and children and young people in the child protection system and other visitable sites. Join us as we protect, support, advocate, educate and empower, to build a Queensland where our most vulnerable community members can live with dignity.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake complex investigations relating to allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation; and the appropriateness and/or the adequacy of decision-making arrangements of adults with impaired decision-making capacity.
- Provide advice to investigators, attorneys, administrators and informal decision makers on the responsibilities of making decisions for adults with impaired decision-making capacity.
- Prepare and review investigation reports and recommendations, including making recommendations to take protective actions.
- Negotiate sensitive and high conflict matters with interested parties and stakeholders to reach informal and formal outcomes.
- Appear before the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal or other relevant tribunals/courts, as required.
- Provide high level operational advice and assistance to the Team Leader Investigations to drive continual improvement practices underpinning the customer-centric, timely and responsive delivery of investigation services.
- Provide coaching and mentoring of Senior Investigations Officers and Investigations Officers to ensure their effective performance.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders and team members, contributing to a multi-disciplinary workplace that behaves in an ethical, respectful and culturally sensitive manner.
Qualifications and Conditions:
- You must possess a C class driver's licence.
- A Certificate IV or Diploma in Government Investigations, or tertiary qualifications relating to investigations, social, health, behavioural sciences or related disciplines is desirable.
- The role requires travel throughout the State, including overnight stays, where necessary.
- The role may require you to work hours outside the normal work hours.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
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