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Add expected salary to your profile for insightsInvestigations Manager Join a Mission-Driven Leader in SafeguardingSafeguarding Services is a values-driven advisory, investigation, and training consultancy founded in 2017. We equip organisations across the education, faith, aged care, disability, and out-of-home care sectors to protect children, young people, and people at risk. Our rapid growth has created an opportunity for an Investigations Manager to lead our investigative practice nationally.Why Choose This RoleHybrid Working & WorkLife Balance:Enjoy true worklife balance with a flexible hybrid schedule, work remotely on Mondays and Fridays, collaborate in person at our Alphington hub Tuesday through Thursday, and have your own free, dedicated parking space when you come in.Purpose & Impact:Lead sensitive, high-impact investigations that protect vulnerable individuals and strengthen ethical practice across Australia. Your work will change lives and build trust.Professional Development:We invest heavily in our team. You will receive ongoing professional development, full reimbursement of required licensing and registration costs, and opportunities to shape investigative practice nationally.Competitive Package & Resources:Enjoy a competitive full-time salary package commensurate with your skills and experience, complemented by a modern laptop, a mobile phone and full coverage of work-related travel expenses. We provide the tools you need to succeed.Supportive Culture:Join a child-safe and equal-opportunity employer. Our inclusive, mission-focused team is led by a Director with extensive investigative experience. Integrity, respect, and collaboration are at the heart of what we do.Child Safe Recruitment:Safeguarding Services is committed to child safety. As part of our recruitment process, applicants will undergo rigorous screening and may be asked behaviour-based questions during interviews to assess their understanding of child protection responsibilities.Oversee and guide all investigative operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and integrity.Mentor and lead a team of investigators, fostering continuous improvement and high standards.Manage client engagement with professionalism and empathy.Ensure compliance with legislation, ethical codes and safeguarding policies.Produce high-quality written reports, analyses and risk assessments.Lead responses to critical incidents and contribute to the development of national investigation systems.Current Victorian Private Security (Investigator) Licence.Valid Working with Children Check (Employee)Victorian Drivers Licence.Proven experience leading complex investigations in reportable conduct, misconduct and child safety.Deep understanding of compliance, ethics and legislation in safeguarding contexts.Tertiary qualifications in governance, law, investigations or related disciplines.Experience working with regulatory bodies, law enforcement or oversight agencies.Experience in people managementFamiliarity with contemporary child protection frameworks.How to ApplyIf you are an accomplished investigator seeking a leadership role that offers flexibility, professional growth and meaningful impact, we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with this position.Unlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchYour application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?Do you have a current Australian driver''s licence?To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.What can I earn as an Investigations Manager #J-18808-Ljbffr