Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $100,894 - $114,476
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Other
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/LGI2-JULY26
Are you looking to make use of your solid experience in legislation in a role you can sink your teeth into and really make your own? Are you looking for a small, friendly, supportive, and motivated team to work with? Do you have a good sense of humour, positive outlook, and solid work ethic?
About the Business Unit
Under the leadership of the Chief Municipal Inspector, the Local Government Inspectorate (LGI) is an independent administrative office hosted by the Department of Justice and Community Safety. It is the dedicated integrity agency for local government focussing on investigations for offences and compliance with the Local Government Act 2020 (Act).
About the Role
As an Inspector of Municipal Administration, you will participate in the key functions of the Inspectorate, including the assessment of complaints, conducting initial action enquiries and subsequent investigations. This includes making enquiries with councils, complainants, and witnesses, conducting interviews where necessary, documenting all actions and activity.
The role also includes assisting in the development and delivery of proactive governance examinations of councils and assisting in broader reviews of systemic issues across the local government sector.
Assessment and investigation functions must be conducted, in an effective, efficient, fair and timely manner to ensure the integrity and transparency of local government in Victoria.
Some of your duties will include:
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Qualifications/requirements
Please contact Michelle Bowran via email at [email protected] if you have any
questions or would like to discuss the role in further detail.
How to Apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and misconduct screening.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.