We are seeking highly motivated and practical investigators to join the Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman's (OFWO) Criminal Investigations Team within the Criminal Investigations Branch.
This is a new team, and you will have the opportunity to shape the culture and work practices of the area.
Positions will be available at the Fair Work Inspector APS Level 5 (APS5) and Senior Fair Work Inspector APS Level 6 (APS6).
You may apply for an APS level 5 or 6 level role, or both.
Full-time and part-time hours and hybrid work arrangements are available.
Offers will be based on candidate performance and operational requirements.
A merit list may also be formed as a result of this exercise and may be used to fill similar vacancies in the next 18 months.
About the TeamThe Criminal Investigations Branch (CIB) has been established in response to the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023, which introduces a criminal offence for employers intentionally failing to pay employee entitlements.
The OFWO will be responsible for investigating contraventions of the offence and referring matters to the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) or the Australian Federal Police (AFP).
The CIB will be responsible for establishing the systems, processes, capabilities and policies required to effectively operate as a dual civil and criminal regulator.
The Criminal Investigations Team within the CIB will be responsible for conducting intelligence-led investigations of matters to a criminal standard through to delivery of briefs of evidence.
This is a high-profile area with interest from the Australian public and stakeholder groups within and external to the OFWO.
You'll need to be comfortable working in an environment with a high level of scrutiny.
What we offer youWe provide a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment with access to:
Security: Job security and opportunities to gain experience in areas that interest you.Flexibility: Generous leave and flexible working arrangements.Training: Great training and development opportunities.Employee Assistance Program: a free counselling service for you and your family.We Value DiversityAs part of the APS, we want to represent the community we serve.
The OFWO embraces and celebrates diversity and welcomes all people to work with us.
We have dedicated initiatives to encourage applications and to support people from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds working within our inclusive culture.
We encourage and welcome applications from First Nations people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.
RecruitAbility Scheme applies to this vacancyUnder the RecruitAbility scheme you will be progressed to further assessment if you declare you have a disability (according to definition below), opt into the scheme, and meet the minimum requirements for the position.
The RecruitAbility scheme disability definition is 'a limitation, restriction or impairment, which has lasted, or is likely to last, for at least 6 months and restricts everyday activities'.
This also includes episodic conditions.
For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability.
To be eligible for employment with the OFWO you must be an Australian citizen.The successful candidate must hold a current Australian Government Security Clearance (AGSVA) or be willing to undergo and obtain a Baseline security clearance (we will support you through this process).A range of other conditions may be required depending on the role you are applying for.
Please note: Under section 700(2) of the Fair Work Act 2009, the Fair Work Ombudsman may only appoint a Fair Work Inspector if the Fair Work Ombudsman is satisfied the person is of good character.
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