Senior Investigator - Policy & Projects

We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTIQA+) people.

The Integrity Commission supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, you can include this information with your application.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.

Duties

• Undertake research and analysis to support policy development, investigations, and operational priorities.
• Develop, review and maintain policies, procedures and guidance material relevant to the Commission’s functions.
• Lead and support projects aligned with the Commission’s strategic and operational objectives, ensuring delivery within agreed scope, timeframes and resources.
• Monitor legislative, regulatory and integrity sector developments and provide advice on their implications for the Commission.
• Assess allegations of misconduct and serious misconduct.
• Conduct investigations arising from complaints and own-motion matters, including identifying and assessing misconduct risks, gathering and analysing evidence, undertaking interviews, liaising with stakeholders, and preparing investigation reports with findings and recommendations.
• Prepare high-quality briefings, reports, submissions, correspondence and advice for the Chief Executive Officer, Board and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with public sector agencies, integrity bodies and key stakeholders.
• Maintain confidentiality, exercise sound professional judgment and contribute to continuous improvement and professional development.
• Undertake other duties as directed by the Director, Complaints and Oversight – Operations.

Essential Requirements

The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy pre-employment checks before taking up the appointment, promotion, or transfer.

The successful appointee must satisfy:

A security vetting process to obtain Baseline security clearance (access to classified information and resources up to and including PROTECTED).

This process requires the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency to collect personal information to assess suitability. Australian citizenship is a requirement of security vetting.

• Conviction check – National Police Check no older than 3 months is required.
• A pre-employment check about any disciplinary or managerial action in any previous employment.
• Identification check.

Desirable Requirements

It would be desirable for the holder of the position to have any or all of the following.

• Relevant tertiary qualification such as in Law.
• Experience working in an integrity, anti-corruption, regulatory or oversight agency.
• Experience in, or understanding of, the conduct of performance or compliance audits.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

Statement of Duties (S358250) Senior Investigator Policy Projects - October 2026.docx

Statement of Duties (S358250) Senior Investigator Policy Projects - October 2026.pdf

Information for Applicants - Integrity Commission.docx

Information for Applicants - Integrity Commission.pdf

How to apply

Online applications are preferred, please select the 'Apply Now' button. You will be prompted to complete an online application form and to attach your cover letter, curriculum vitae and a maximum two-page statement of suitability for the position. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Integrity Commission on (03) 6165 6871

For more information

Name: Nathan Churches

Position: Human Resource Officer

Email: nathan.churches@integrity.tas.gov.au

Phone: (03) 6165 6871