Investigation and Risk Assessment Specialist

Job No.: 652450

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: Continuing appointment

Remuneration: $112,694 - $124,394 pa HEW Level 08 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

At Monash , work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen. We make tangible contributions because our purpose is clear; to deliver positive economic, social and environmental impact in resolving the global challenges of our age.

At the core of achieving this purpose is the diversity of our staff. We welcome and value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. When you come to work, you can be yourself, be a change-maker and develop your career in exciting ways. This is why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Learn more about Monash .

Community Safety and Security business units operate across Monash University’s Australian campuses. Monash Security Services provides a physical security, surveillance, escort and crime prevention service. Safer Community Unit provides a central point of inquiry, advice, investigation, risk assessment, and management in relation to concerning or threatening behaviours and incidents (including sexual offences, sexual harassment, stalking, family and interpersonal violence, threats, hazing and mental health-related behaviours) impacting the Monash community.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a passionate Investigation and Risk Assessment Specialist, an instrumental role in managing and investigating concerning or threatening behaviour, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our community. Reporting to the Manager Investigation and Risk Assessment, you will be working with Specialists to make a significant impact and contribute to a secure and harmonious environment. The Specialist will employ sound investigative skills to support the University’s formal action, ensuring the principals of procedural fairness and natural justice are applied. That the decisions taken are legally defensible and supported by strong evidence. The specialist will apply creative thinking when taking a best practice approach to risk assessment which include a factual assessment of a situation, tailoring the most appropriate solution when there are many viable solutions.

About you!

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Sound operational experience providing victim support and/or mental health services
• Ability to assess the risk of problem behaviour (to the person demonstrating the problem behaviour, to those impacted, and to University) and identify strategies to ameliorate the risk
• Highly developed investigation skills, including interviewing experience, with an ability to compile briefs of evidence for the purposes of misconduct (disciplinary) action
• A working knowledge of the criminal justice process, and ability to work collaboratively across multiple areas of a complicated organisation

A degree/tertiary qualification in a relevant field such as counselling, social work, or a related behavioural field, with extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training would be essential. 

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

Join the pursuit of our purpose to build a better future for ourselves and our communities – #ChangeIt with us.

Monash avidly supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments more easily .

At Monash University, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation. This position at the University will require the incumbent to hold a valid Working with Children Check and a satisfactory Police Check.

To apply, simply submit your CV along with a cover letter that addresses your suitability for the role. A document addressing the Key Selection Criteria is not required. For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs '.

Enquiries

Dr Elli Darwinkel, Manager - Investigation and Risk Assessment, +61 3 9905 3193

Position Description

 Investigation and Risk Assessment Specialist

Closing Date

Sunday 2 July 2023, 11:55pm AEST

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