Senior Investigator

• $132,009.00 per annum + 12% superannuation
• Full time, fixed term opportunity until 30/06/2026
• Geelong or Melbourne based role (hybrid – 3 days a week in office)

About the opportunity

The Senior Investigator has a vital role in conducting complex investigations into alleged contraventions of workers’ compensation legislation by individuals or companies, which may lead to criminal prosecution with the requirement to act as an informant in court and attend court as a witness.  The complexity in individual cases and the forum within which the Senior Investigator will be working may change from case to case.  All cases require forensic skills and analysis within the scrutiny of a criminal justice setting.

The Senior Investigator also conduct initial assessment and evaluation of allegations and make recommendations on appropriate actions at key decision-making points in the investigative process, and often need to make decisions under pressure that may impact on the reputation of WorkSafe.  The Senior Investigator provides developmental support to Investigators through coaching and mentoring. This may include supporting the planning, undertaking of investigations, and building strategies to overcome difficult issues.

Key accountabilities

• Plan and conduct complex investigations in accordance with WorkSafe policy and procedure and relevant legislation (including making strategic decisions about the use of sequencing of evidence seizing and statement gathering).
• Conduct initial assessment of allegations, make recommendations on appropriate actions at key decision making points in the investigative process.
• Conduct investigations in a timely manner and in accordance with divisional performance measures; complete all files, reports and documentation and collect and manage evidence, including exhibits and documents, in line with WorkSafe policy, audit and statutory requirements.
• Make accurate and timely enforcement and operational recommendations to Team Leaders and Senior Management.
• Work with other specialists (legal or investigative) to develop and implement strategies to ensure cases reach satisfactory resolution.
• Act as an informant in court and appear in court as a witness.
• Develop tactical approaches to complex cases, legal adversity, or those where there is a challenge to an investigation.
• Provide coaching and developmental support to Investigators through identifying individual development needs and providing appropriate coaching, including supporting the planning and undertaking of investigations.
• Identify opportunities, make recommendations, and implement improvements to processes, systems and work practices including participating in relevant projects and forums.
• Participate in opportunities to develop and refresh investigative skills and seek out opportunities for professional development.
• Provide investigative advice and information to internal stakeholders and other business units in relation to compensation legislation and related operational matters.

Please ensure you review the Position Description here for additional information on accountabilities for this role.

About you

You are a professional investigator with a minimum of 5 years’ experience conducting complex fraud investigations. Your organisation, communication and stakeholder engagement skills are highly developed. You are a resilient person, who adapts to change and can respond calmly and professionally in challenging situations.

Additionally, you will possess the following skills and experience:

• Demonstrated experience in conducting complex fraud investigations within a criminal justice setting through harnessing intelligence, case and project management, interpreting statutory obligations, evidence gathering and problem solving.
• Demonstrated experience achieving successful compliance and enforcement outcomes, and knowledge of court and prosecution processes within a criminal justice setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, including the mentoring and coaching of team members.
• Demonstrated advanced oral and written communication skills, with a proven record of producing repots and briefs of evidence in relation to complex fraud matters.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, provide influence in complex situations, and work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to achieve key compliance outcomes.
• Personal resilience and adaptability to change and an ability to respond calmly and professionally in difficult situations, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated time management, prioritisation and organisational skills and an ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly grasp new information technology systems and databases and rapidly acquire knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Must hold a current Victorian drivers licence and have the ability to travel through Melbourne and regional Victoria as required.
• Minimum of Certificate IV in Government Investigations.

Working with us

At WorkSafe, our goal is for every employee to feel connected, safe, and valued within their team, for teams to feel appreciated in the workplace, and for WorkSafe to be respected in the community.

We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for delivering the best outcomes for the Victorian community. We strongly encourage applications from all individuals, including First Nations people, people with disabilities, those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and individuals of all sexualities and genders.  

What’s next?

Applications close 11:00pm Thursday 4 December 2025. Click the link to apply, and join us in making a difference to Victorian lives.

Only applications submitted via the WorkSafe Careers website will be considered.

Preferred candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and/or other checks as required for the position as part of the recruitment process.

Eligibility for ongoing employment with WorkSafe Victoria requires Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency.

Due to the volume of applications received, individualised feedback will only be provided to candidates who progress to interview stage.

For further enquiries please contact Bianca Stojanovski via email [email protected]