Australian Public Service Commission | Investigator

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Who we are
We are Australia's National Vocational Education and Training (VET) regulator.
What we do
We regulate providers that deliver VET qualifications and courses to students in Australia or offer Australian qualifications internationally, providers that deliver VET courses to overseas students, and certain providers that deliver English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students. We also accredit VET courses to make sure nationally approved standards are met.
Why we do it
We ensure quality VET so that students, industry, governments and the community have confidence in the integrity of national qualifications issued by training providers, and that students are protected from any practices that come at the expense of their ability to gain the required competencies.
The key duties of the position include: About the Opportunity
ASQA's Integrity Unit was formed in late 2023, following the Government's announcement to build on and enhance our existing capacity to prevent and detect threats to the integrity of VET, to deter and disrupt illegal behaviour and the exploitation of vulnerable students.
We are seeking an Investigator , who will work in the Investigations and Enforcement team within the Integrity Unit, planning, implementing and reporting on the effective and tactical use of ASQA's investigative and coercive powers, in cooperation with other regulators and law enforcement agencies, to deliver on ASQA's strategies to address threats to VET integrity.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
working closely with the ASQA Intelligence function, including assessing and investigating integrity matters and working in multidisciplinary teams to design and deploy tactical response and evidence collection plans supporting investigations into deliberately non-compliant and allegedly fraudulent providers and persons of interest, including cases identified or referred by Government taskforces or partner agencies supporting the preparation of briefs of evidence in accordance with Australian Government Investigations Standards and Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions guidelines and ensuring good administrative law decision-making principles are applied, including by writing quality briefs, reports, and statements of reasons to impose administrative sanctions utilising authorised officer powers to gather evidence i.e. via unannounced site visits or support the execution of warrants to support ASQA in undertaking administrative actions to disrupt providers impacting the integrity and reputation of VET where applicable, investigating the conduct of non-registered training organisations (e.g. related entities) where they have influence over training quality and delivery, and where appropriate pass this intelligence on to the relevant agency or regulator providing insights from activities to feed into the development of tools and resources, and initiatives that support VET providers to strengthen their fraud prevention and control capabilities. Skills and experience
To succeed in this role, you will have:
a sound knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of, the legislative framework in which ASQA operates demonstrated experience in supporting a wide range of investigations in a complex regulatory environment including the use of enforcement tools and options an understanding of the impact of coercive powers relating to investigations and enforcement actions analytical thinking skills including the capacity to identify high quality evidence, and to evaluate options, benefits and risks attention to detail and strong organisational skills, including the ability to deliver quality outcomes on time a demonstrated ability to confidently present information (oral and written) in a clear, concise and articulate manner proven ability to work collegiately and to build and sustain positive professional relationships. Mandatory Experience working in a Government regulatory environment or law enforcement. Availability to travel, involving overnight stays. Certificate IV in Government Investigations, or a willingness to obtain within a 12 month period. Desirable An understanding of the Australian Government Investigations Standards or the principles of good regulatory practice or experience working in the Vocational Education and Training sector in Australia with an understanding of the regulatory framework. What we offer
You will be joining a dynamic workforce at ASQA that will support you to thrive in your career.
generous leave entitlements a competitive salary (with clear and transparent salary progression and scheduled salary increases) 15.4% superannuation flexible working arrangements that promote work-life balance, including working from home and hybrid working arrangements flexible working hours professional development opportunities health and wellbeing events throughout the year free and confidential 24/7 counselling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available for staff and their family members a $300 annual healthy lifestyle allowance additional paid time off during the Christmas close-down period. Benefits of working in the APS Purpose and meaning - the Australian Public Service (APS) offers a clear purpose and meaningful work where you can make a positive impact in people's lives. Opportunities to learn and grow - regardless of where you are in your career or what your skills are, there's a pathway and role for you. Community and belonging - we believe everyone belongs. Our leaders are focused on building a workplace which values diverse views, backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives. Flexibility and balance - we are committed to offering flexibility for all APS roles. We know flexibility is important so you can balance your work and personal priorities. Conditions and lifestyle - be a part of a secure, dynamic public service with great conditions of employment in a diverse range of roles and locations to support your lifestyle. How to apply
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It is important that you review the Position Description for more information on the role, including instructions on what to include in your application, before you apply.
Please include the following in your application:
a two-page pitch detailing your skills, background, and experience relevant to the role. a resume/CV, including the name and contact details of two referees (one should be your current supervisor/manager). When preparing your two-page pitch and resume, you should consider the relevant duties, selection criteria, skills, values and attributes required for the role, as outlined above and in the Position Description. You will also need to demonstrate your capability against the APS 5 Work Level Standards in the APS Integrated Leadership System (ILS).
If you have questions about this exciting opportunity, please contact Stephanie Clayton, A/g Director, Investigations and Enforcement via This position is available as an ongoing or non-ongoing opportunity. Non-ongoing opportunities will be offered for an initial fixed term period of up to 12 months, with the potential to be extended further or to becoming ongoing.
Applications close: Wednesday, 8th January 2025 @11:30pm (AEDT) RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit:
Getting to know the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) is the national regulator for Australia's vocational education and training (VET) sector. ASQA engages with, and regulates the VET sector to ensure confidence in the VET sector and its outcomes, including internationally. ASQA's mission is to continuously improve as a regulator, in partnership with the VET sector and to develop a shared understanding of the value of regulation to support quality outcomes for students. ASQA is a professional, responsive and innovative regulator currently undergoing substantial development and growth in response to changes in emphasis in Government policy and expectations of industry. For more information about ASQA, please visit
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