The Department of Corrective Services works to protect rehabilitate and serve in order to achieve its mission of ensuring a safer community. The Department has commenced a significant reform program that transforms services.
The Regulation and Operational Services Division’s primary objectives are to undertake functions that span multiple divisions and develop standards and procedures to guide the consistent delivery of operational services across the Department’s custodial and community corrections environments.
The Investigation Services Directorate is accountable for providing a single area of accountability for delivering Misconduct Assessment, Directed Investigation and Professional Misconduct and Review services in accordance with the Department’s policies and procedures. It determines the validity of claims against staff and executes investigations and oversees the resulting actions arising from proven allegations for all departmental staff and within the complex, high-profile and contentious environment of corrective services.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the transformation of corrections within Western Australia.
Role
The Principal Investigator (Misconduct Investigations) reports to the Assistant Director Investigations and is responsible for receiving all allegations of staff and contractor’s staff misconduct. The Principal Investigator (Misconduct Investigations) will progress each allegation in accordance with the Tasking Assessment Group (TAG) direction’s and investigation procedures set by the Operating Procedures Branch. The key responsibilities of the Principal Investigator (Misconduct Investigations) are to receive and coordinate the referral of all allegations of misconduct to be dealt with as a disciplinary matter, conduct inquiries and gather relevant information that will assist in the review and recommendations to be made to the decision maker to make findings and impose disciplinary actions (penalties) as required.
Job related requirements
It is a requirement that the position holder is successful in obtaining a NEGATIVE VETTING LEVEL ONE security clearance as a condition of employment and maintaining the clearance for the duration of their appointment in the position. Only Australian Citizens are eligible to hold the NEGATIVE VETTING LEVEL ONE security clearance.
Please see the attached JDF for more information about the work related requirements of this position. All Departmental employees are required to undergo a National Criminal History check.
Further job related information
If you are interested in this position and would like further information on the role contact Steven Norris on (08)9264 1780.
How to apply
The Department preferred method of application is via the apply now button below. You will be required to complete relevant personal information and attach documents as requested.
Provide a current resume including the contact details of 2 recent work referees and a statement addressing the Job Related Requirements and the Role Specific Criteria as detailed in the JDF.
Any remaining work related requirements as listed in the JDF may be assessed at some stage during the selection process.
Please ensure that at least 1 referee is a current or recent supervisor/line manager.
Forwarding your application
To apply applicants are requested to:
Apply online (Preferred)
- Click on the “Apply for Job” button at the top/bottom of the screen
- Complete all of the online application questions
- Attach all required documentation
By post
- Complete application for vacancy form which is attached to the advert
- Attach all required documentation Ensure all the above stapled
- Post your completed application to:
DCS Recruiting Branch
Department of Corrective Services
Locked Bag 22, Cloisters Square
Perth WA 6850
Please note:
- Applications received after the closing date/time or applications sent to us by email cannot be accepted.
- As we prefer to contact you by email for any interview or other matter, you are encouraged to apply online and provide a current valid e-mail address.
People from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Department upholds a working environment that is free from discrimination in accordance with Equal Opportunity legislation.
Subsequent vacancies:
Applicants who are found suitable may be considered for similar vacancies over a 12 month period.