Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $106,845 - $118,057
Grade: VIT5
Occupation: Governance and risk management
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/1886488
Salary range $106,845 - $118,057 pa plus statutory superannuation
Are you an experienced leader, capable of managing complex investigations relating to the safety and wellbeing of children? Are you a team player, coach and an encourager? Do you thrive in a dynamic, challenging environment? Would you like to work for a smaller organisation with the opportunity to make a real difference?
If you fit this profile, then you could join the dynamic Investigations Team within the Professional Conduct Branch at VIT with an exciting and challenging mandate to enable quality teaching and provide for the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
The Senior Investigator role offers an outstanding career opportunity for a professional who is passionate about using their expertise to support VIT in its regulation of Victorian teachers. With expert knowledge of investigating complex professional conduct matters, working collaboratively with a team of experienced legal practitioners and having well developed leadership skills, the successful candidate will ensure VIT makes informed decisions about the suitability of teachers to hold registration.
Be part of a forward-thinking, risk-based regulator where ideas and opinions are valued.
About the role
This role will require you to:
This role will involve exposure to sensitive and objectionable material. Senior Investigators are responsible for investigating allegations of child abuse and neglect, and child sexual abuse.
Please refer to the position description for full details of the role requirements.
About you
As an experienced Senior Investigator, you will have sound and practical knowledge of current government investigative processes, experience working in a professional conduct setting and a passion for child safety.
As the successful candidate, you will be able to demonstrate:
How to apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter (no more than two pages) addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the attached position description.
To discuss this role further, please contact Lynton, Investigations Manager, Professional Conduct Branch on (03) 8601 6207 or by email at [email protected]
Recruitment and selection process
Our recruitment and selection process is based on the public sector employment principles and will include the following overarching principles
During the recruitment and selection process, shortlisted applicants may be asked to submit to various assessment tools and pre-employment screenings. This may include consent to conduct a nationally coordinated criminal history check.
Applications close: 11:59 pm 12 October 2025