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Principal Oversight and Investigations Officer
Position No: Pool Ref 082024
Branch: Reportable Conduct, Charitable Trusts, Special Investigations and Legal Services
Salary: Level 7, $128,077 to $136,891 pa PSCA 2022
The Office of the Ombudsman WA acknowledges the Aboriginal peoples of Western Australia as the traditional custodians of the lands and waterways throughout Western Australia, and we pay our respects to their Elders past and present. Pool Recruitment Process We are currently seeking to establish a pool of Principal Oversight and Investigations Officers, Level 7. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which permanent or temporary appointments may be made to full-time or part-time vacancies. The pool will operate for 12 months from the date of initial placement in the pool.
There is currently one permanent position to fill from this process.
Temporary appointments from the pool may be filled through acting, secondment, or fixed term contract arrangements. Where temporary appointments are made, these appointments have the possibility of extension and/or permanent appointment at a later date.
Please note that appointment to a pool does not guarantee an offer of employment.
About the Western Australian Ombudsman The office of the Ombudsman has six principal functions. The office:
Receives, investigates and resolves complaints about State Government agencies, local governments and universities;Reviews child deaths and family and domestic violence fatalities;Undertakes own motion investigations;Undertakes a range of additional functions, including statutory inspection and monitoring functions;Undertakes the Reportable Conduct Scheme; andIs the Western Australian Charitable Trusts Commission.The Ombudsman also undertakes the role of the Energy and Water Ombudsman.
Staff of the Ombudsman's Office The staff of the Ombudsman's office are its key resource. The office supports professional development through education and training and flexible work arrangements may be negotiated.
Equity and Diversity The Ombudsman's office provides services to a diverse range of people within the Western Australian community, and is committed to creating an equitable and diverse workforce. We encourage people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and women and young people to apply. The office of the Ombudsman may prioritise recruitment decisions based on the Equal Opportunity Act Western Australia 1984 (EOA 1984).
The Ombudsman's office is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position under Section 51 of the EOA 1984 as a measure to achieve equality and increase workforce representation of Aboriginal people.
The position is covered by the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2022 and is located in the CBD, Perth Western Australia.
This Position The Principal Oversight and Investigations Officer is responsible for:
Supervising the Oversight and Investigations Team responsible for reviewing and investigating organisational handling of reportable conduct allegations, including conducting complex reviews and formal investigations.Leading and undertaking related projects and community and agency liaison.Mentoring and leading other staff in reviews and investigations.All key duties and selection criteria are provided in the attached Job Description Form.
Would you like to know more? About the position: Alison Cameron on (08) 9220 7487
Submitting your application: Theresa Gartlan on (08) 9220 7467
How to Apply Prospective applicants must obtain a Job Application Package and Job Description Form which provides details about the duties of the position and the selection criteria. These are attached above.
Click on the 'Apply for Job' button at the top or bottom of this advertisement to lodge your application. You are required to attach the following:
A covering letter (no more than a single page) outlining your skills, experience and suitability for the position; andA comprehensive curriculum vitae that details your duties and achievements from current and previous roles and shows that you have the skills, knowledge and experience to do the job. This should include names and contact details of two referees.You do not need to submit a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
If you experience any difficulties submitting your application online, or downloading the attached documents, please contact Theresa Gartlan, A/Senior Human Resources Consultant on (08) 9220 7467.
Security Clearance A current, satisfactory National Police Certificate will be required prior to commencing employment.
Other Information To achieve a broad field of applicants, we may conduct an executive search and may use this process to continue to recruit applicants after the closing date.
Closing Date: Applications must be received by Friday 19th July 2024, 1:00pm (WST).
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