Peter Boyle
Summary
I am a Senior Investigator with over 6 years experience in conducting and managing complex misconduct and investigations in a government environment. I have over 14 years of general investigative experience in both administrative and criminal environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Investigator/Assistant Director
ACT Government Professional Standards Unit (PSU)
09.2018 - Current
- Manage a high caseload of complex investigations, preliminary assessments, reportable conduct and associated matters.
- Undertake misconduct investigations both individually and as part of a team (where required) in accordance with relevant legislative and industrial instruments.
- Liaise with and provide advice and recommendations to both internal and external stakeholders regarding workplace misconduct and performance matters.
- Liaise with Senior Executives and HR Managers within the service on misconduct matters.
- Conduct witness, complainant and respondent interviews with people from a wide range of diverse backgrounds.
- Collect, review, analyse and secure evidence relevant to each investigation.
- Complete investigation plans and investigation logs for investigations (where required).
- Complete investigation reports/briefs to a high standard and within designated timeframes for the ACT Public Sector Standards Commissioner (PSSC) and his Executive delegates.
- Mentor and oversee junior investigators and provide advice and review their work where required.
- Adhere to legislative and industrial requirements, SOP's, misconduct guidelines and policies when conducting investigations.
- Actively participate in fortnightly team meetings to discuss ideas and provide feedback regarding investigations and processes.
Director - Investigation Operations
ACT Government Professional Standards Unit (PSU)
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Performed the role of Director - Investigative Operations for a period of 18 months and also conducted complex misconduct investigations during this time.
- Lead and managed the daily investigative operations and functions of the PSU, including supervision of 6 Senior Investigators and Investigators.
- Co-ordinated, facilitated and oversaw the management of workplace misconduct investigations, complaints and internal reviews.
- Reviewed and provided advice to Senior Investigators/Investigators on evidence collection, investigation processes and practices.
- Reviewed investigation reports.
- Regularly liaised with the Public Sector Standards Commissioner (PSSC), Executive Branch Managers (EBM) and Senior Directors on relevant issues regarding the functioning of the PSU.
- Reviewed and assessed incoming misconduct referrals and assigned matters to relevant investigators based on workloads and skillset.
- Met with internal and external stakeholders regarding misconduct matters including the Ombudsman, ACT Integrity Commission, Government Solicitors Office.
Senior Investigator (Special Investigations Unit)
Department Of Home Affairs
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Conducted complex misconduct and criminal investigations into Department of Home Affairs and Australian Border Force employees.
- Completed briefing plans and search warrant applications.
- Compiled briefs of evidence for criminal matters.
- Liaised with other branches within the department including Legal, Intelligence and IT to complete investigations.
- Conducted interviews with witnesses and respondents from diverse backgrounds.
Investigator
Department Of Attorney General
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Conducted investigations into liquor and gambling misconduct offences.
- Conducted surveillance and covert operations where required.
- Liaised with the departments legal team to ensure compliance when conducting search warrants and associated actions.
- Interviewed witnesses and defendants from a wide range of backgrounds.
- Collected, analysed and secured evidence in accordance with local policy.
Police Officer
Queensland Police Service
01.2010 - 10.2016
- Conducted duties of a Police Officer in a number of different fields.
- Conducted Field Training Officer (FTO) duties mentoring and supervising junior Police Officers.
- Conducted search warrants, specialised operations and provided briefings to large groups of Police Officers on the execution of operations.
- Undertook both simple and complex criminal investigations and completed court briefs where required.
- Interviewed a large number of complainants, witnesses, defendants and victims from diverse backgrounds.
- Engaged with the community regularly including attending and holding Neighbourhood Watch meetings, school visits, crime prevention forums.
Education
Diploma Government Investigations
Diploma Public Safety (Policing)
Cert IV Occupational Health And Safety
Skills
- Conducting and managing complex workplace misconduct investigations and case files
- Interviewing witnesses, complainants and respondents from a wide range of diverse backgrounds
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Strict adherence to KPI's and timeframes
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders including the ACT Integrity Commission, ACT Ombudsman and Australia Federal Police
- Preparing investigation reports and briefs to a high standard
Referees
Gemma Hogben - Director - PSU (Current Supervisor)
gemma.hogben@act.gov.au
(02) 6205 9546
Christina Thompson - Executive Branch Manager - PSU
christina.thompson@act.gov.au
(02) 6207 1866
Timeline
Director - Investigation Operations
ACT Government Professional Standards Unit (PSU)
01.2020 - 06.2021
Senior Investigator/Assistant Director
ACT Government Professional Standards Unit (PSU)
09.2018 - Current
Senior Investigator (Special Investigations Unit)
Department Of Home Affairs
01.2018 - 09.2018
Investigator
Department Of Attorney General
01.2017 - 12.2017
Police Officer
Queensland Police Service
01.2010 - 10.2016
Diploma Government Investigations
Diploma Public Safety (Policing)
Cert IV Occupational Health And Safety
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