Kim Petrovic

• Professional History:
• An in-depth understanding of administrative law and its application to code of conduct investigations. 
 
• Understands the differing roles of various parties such as the determination delegate, sanction delegate, investigator and case manager. 
 
• Investigative experience which she has demonstrated over many years in varying capacities. 
 
• Understands the subtleties of Code of Conduct investigations such as: 

  The meaning and application of balance of probabilities and the Briginshaw Principle. 
 
• The nature of the Code of Conduct and section 13 of the Public Service Act 1999 (Cth) and the terminology inherent in this section.

  matters disclosed under the provisions of Public Interest Disclosure.

  the approach that should be adopted to investigate many of the Code of Conduct obligations when taking witness statements and interviewing respondents.
 
• The importance of seeking any relevant notes by investigation parties when conducting an investigation as this may corroborate or cast doubt on an allegation.
 
• The importance of procedural fairness in all aspects of the investigation.
• Understands the importance of clearly identifying the alleged breach at the commencement of an investigation, which most appropriately reflects the alleged facts of the matter. 
 
• Recognises the importance of developing, often in collaboration with the client, an allegation that most accurately reflects the matter being investigated yet does not unduly complicate the matter. 
 
• Appreciates the importance of being able to interact and manage support persons and union and legal representatives when conducting investigations and particularly respondent interviews. 
 
• Comprehends the role of an independent investigator and how this is different to the role of a case manager. 

  
  

During her career, Kim has either conducted, over-sighted or undertaken quality assurance on investigations related to:

• Inappropriate use of resources. 
 
• Fraud related matters. 
 
• Serious matters which has involved the suspension of the employee. 
 
• Harassment and bullying matters, including sexual harassment. 
 
• Senior Executive Service officers. 
 
• Review of employment decisions. 


Qualifications:

MBA (Human Resource Management) 
 

Cert IV in Government (Investigation) 
 

Cert IV in Training and Assessment