Integrity Operations Manager

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.

The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.

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.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

• Lead important investigations that strengthen trust in Victoria's racing industry.
• Guide a skilled team handling complaints, audits and complex integrity matters.
• Work closely with the Racing Integrity Commissioner on high-impact decisions.
• Grow your leadership while helping protect fairness and public confidence.
• Ongoing full-time role earning $142,790 - $191,084 per year, plus super.

About us

The Racing Integrity Commissioner is appointed as an independent statutory officer under Part IA of the Racing Act 1958 (Vic). The Commissioner provides independent integrity oversight of the Victorian Racing Industry (VRI), including assurance of the three racing controlling bodies' (Racing Victoria Ltd, Harness Racing Victoria and Greyhound Racing Victoria) performance of integrity functions.

The Commissioner receives funding and administrative support from the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) and is supported in the performance of their functions by staff, who are employees within the Community Safety, Victims and Racing group.

What you will do

As integrity operations manager, you will lead the Commissioner's complaints, investigations and audit work.

You will help improve integrity, transparency and ethical conduct across Victoria's racing industry.

You will:

• lead a skilled team to assess complaints, enquiries and referrals and decide the right response
• conduct complex investigations, gather evidence, prepare reports and support audits and reviews
• provide clear, evidence-based advice, recommendations and decisions on integrity risks and emerging issues
• develop practical policies, tools, templates, training and reporting processes that improve complaint and investigation work
• build strong working relationships, mentor team members and support accurate reporting and continuous improvement.

About you

Relevant qualifications or training in investigations, compliance, auditing, administrative law or regulatory enforcement are highly desirable. Equivalent investigation experience, experience leading teams and work in a public sector, ombudsman or integrity setting will be highly regarded.

You should also have:

• strong knowledge of investigations, audits, procedural fairness and administrative decision-making
• proven experience managing complaints and investigations in a regulatory, legal or integrity setting
• sound judgement to assess risk, identify systemic issues and provide evidence-based advice
• excellent communication and people leadership skills to build relationships, mentor others and lead through change.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Elissa Watson at *************@racingintegrity.vic.gov.au.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

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 under go pre-employment checks which may include national police checks 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 safety 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.