Director - Scheme Integrity

WorkSafe is Victoria''s workplace health and safety regulator. We are also the workplace injury insurer. Our job is to reduce workplace harm and improve outcomes for injured workers. This is our promise to the Victorian community and the reason we exist. About the opportunity WorkSafe Victoria is searching for a Director, Scheme Integrity to lead the Scheme Integrity Division, reporting to the Executive Director, Integrity, Risk & Resilience/Chief Risk Officer (CRO). The Director will be responsible for teams of claims analysts and investigators who protect the Victorian WorkCover scheme from fraud, leakage and loss. The Director will play a pivotal role in providing strategic and operational advice to the business on tackling fraud investigations and drive the implementation of new ways of working that result in excellence in investigative outcomes. Key Responsibilities You will provide contemporary investigative expertise aligned with the Australian Government Investigations Standards (AGIS). Employ change management expertise to lead the team through transitions using structured methods and skills like communication, coaching, and strategy implementation. Provide governance and oversight of new scheme fraud investigative methodologies, strategies, policies and operational practices across WorkSafe that strengthen WorkSafe''s sophistication to detect, disrupt, prevent and respond to fraud to ensure stability, ethical behaviour and stakeholder trust. Strengthen intelligence use in fraud detection working with other government agencies and agents. Give advice on the provision of best practice in detecting and disrupting scheme fraud through assessing high risk claims, payments, scheme integrity issues and lead the adoption of new technology and case management system implementation. You will be key in driving the development and implementation of professional development pathways and training for the Scheme Integrity Teams to uplift and maintain capability to embed a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in all areas of Investigations. To be successful in this position, you will have significant experience in contemporary investigations particularly in line with AGIS and significant demonstrated executive level leadership experience with the ability to lead and implement change management activities. You will also bring: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders including the Executive Leadership team and the WorkSafe Board. Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Proficiency in the use of intelligence and the use of analytics tools and software to inform best practice across Investigations teams. Qualifications Tertiary qualification in a relevant field such as financial crime/fraud investigations, policing or forensics. 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 Wednesday 4th February, 2026 . 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. To ensure a fair and open recruitment process, we request that you complete all parts of the process without using AI tools. We want to understand your professional skills, experience and capabilities independent of an AI view. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2026-01-19