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OverviewWork Type: Ongoing - Full-timeSalary: $138,631 - $185,518Grade: VPS 6Occupation: Education and trainingLocation: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbsReference: VG/DE/PES/1904671An exciting Ongoing, Full-time opportunity is available within the Conduct and Integrity Division.About the DepartmentThe Department of Education (DE) leads the delivery of education and development services to children and students both directly through government schools and indirectly through the regulation and funding of early childhood services and non-government schools.About the DivisionThe Conduct and Integrity Division provides expert advice and support to Victorian government school principals and other people managers in the Department of Education on managing employee conduct and performance including child safety concerns and fraud and corruption.There are four branches within the Division:Preliminary Investigations BranchChild Safety Investigations BranchChild SafetyFraud, Conduct and Performance BranchChild Safety and Integrity (Policy and Operations) Branch.The Division leads critical functions with respect to both school and corporate employees and operations:child safety misconduct and reportable conduct investigations, including notifications to the Commission for Children and Young People (CCYP) under the Reportable Conduct Scheme in relation to departmental employees and others engaged in departmental workplaces and notifications to the Disability Worker Regulation Commissionfraud and corruption investigations, including mandatory reporting to the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) and public interest disclosuresdeveloping and maintaining the department''s guidelines on managing complaints, misconduct and unsatisfactory performance for the government teaching service and the public serviceproviding expert advice and support to principals and people managers to manage allegations of misconduct, unsatisfactory performance, fitness for duty andexpert advice and management of fraud and corruption, conflict of interest, and integrity performance monitoring and reportingpre-employment screening, and expert advice on suitability for employment and management of the department''s Employment Limitation policymanaging relationships with oversight and integrity bodies (including the Victorian Institute of Teaching, CCYP, IBAC, Victorian Ombudsman and the Victorian Public Sector Commission)capability building and training activities aimed at increasing staff confidence to prevent, speak up, identify and respond to inappropriate behaviour, reportable conduct and misconductstrengthening avenues for staff to speak up about inappropriate behaviour and misconductdriving behavioural and system change to build a stronger culture of integrity in the department.About the RoleThe Principal Investigator leads complex investigations into staff conduct and integrity matters relating to Victorian Public Service (VPS) employees, ensuring thorough, objective and evidence-based outcomes.They apply expert knowledge to gather and analyse information, engage with stakeholders effectively, provide clear findings and recommendations and maintain meticulous records while upholding the highest standards of confidentiality and integrity.The Principal Investigator works effectively and collaboratively within a small, high performing team to mentor and coach investigators and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and pursuit of excellence.How to applyApplicants are required to submit a CV and cover letter (max 2 pages for cover letter) summarising their skills, relevant experience and suitability to the role in line with the duties, required capabilities and the Key Selection Criteria.Further InformationFor more details regarding this position please see attach ed position description.For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Joy Patton, Manager, Fraud, Corruption and Corporate via: or The Department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion pageApplicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact personInformation about the Department of Education''s operations and employment conditions can be located at Preferred applicants may be required to have a Working with Children Check, a police check and other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.Applications close 11:59pm on Friday 30th January 2026.Applications close Friday 30 January 2026 at 11.59pmPosted16 January 2026