Matthew Dacey

Senior Consultant

Matthew is an experienced workplace investigator with extensive experience and training in undertaking and case managing workplace investigations, conducting child protection audits, managing risk and delivering code of conduct presentations, as well as advising senior executives on industrial, ethical and professional standards issues.

Matthew acts with integrity, communicates effectively, thinks and solves problems and delivers results. Matthew is also personable, goal oriented and leads by example with a very strong work ethic and a high degree of commitment. Matthew has the ability and drive to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with senior management, colleagues and with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the best possible outcomes are achieved.

Matthew has had 20 years investigations experience working in the NSW Government Sector. Some of the government departments Matthew has worked for include:

NSW Police Force
NSW Ombudsman – Employment-Related Child Protection Division
NSW Department of Justice, where he specialised in use of force investigations in relation to Juvenile Justice matters

Professional experience

Misconduct investigations and case management in:

Disciplinary and grievance processes
Code of conduct breaches
Bullying and harassment
Sexual harassment
Corrupt conduct
Use of force
Fraud

Knowledge and use of:

Government Sector Employment Act 2013
Government Sector Employment (General) Rules 2014
Part 3A of the Ombudsman Act 1974
Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 1988
Crimes Act 1900
Model Code of Conduct for Local Councils in NSW 2018
Procedures for the Administration of The Model Code of Conduct for Local Councils in NSW 2018

Investigation examples

Misconduct investigations involving code of conduct breaches
Reportable conduct investigations involving alleged mistreatment of children and young people
Preliminary investigation into inappropriate procurement practices
Preliminary investigation into bullying and harassment
Preliminary investigations into possible corrupt conduct

Workplace review examples

Review of NSW Public Sector recruitment matters
Preliminary assessments in relation to council matters
Education
Bachelor of Social Science
Diploma of Policing Practice
Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary)

Certification

Certificate IV Government Investigations

Awards

NSW Police Force Region Commander’s Certificate of Merit
NSW Police Force Region Commander’s Commendation
NSW Police Force Northern Beaches Local Area Command Citation
NSW Police Force Director’s Award for Merit