Are you an experienced investigator looking to make a valuable contribution in shaping a competent and professional, high performing education system.

The Integrity and Employee Relations, Investigations team is seeking skilled, professional senior investigators who are responsible for case managing and conducting complex workplace investigations, meeting the requirements of legislation, public sector directives and frameworks, policies, and procedures, in a timely, effective and trauma informed way.

Job details

About the Department 

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.  

About Us

Integrity and Employee Relations contributes to ensuring the community and workforce has confidence the Department of Education is safeguarding the wellbeing and safety of children students and our workforce.

We currently have three permanent full-time positions available for motivated individuals to join our team.

About the Role

As a senior investigator, you will lead and manage complex workplace investigations, applying sound judgement, a thorough approach to evidence gathering, analytical capability, strong written and verbal communication and the demonstrated skills and experience in managing multiple complex and sensitive investigations. In safeguarding children and students, experience in trauma informed interviewing overlayed with culturally safe practices and an understanding of appropriate techniques for engaging with children and vulnerable people is highly desirable.

The role is situated in Brisbane CBD and from time to time you will be required to travel across Queensland to schools and regional offices to conduct workplace investigations.

Your Responsibilities 

As the Senior Investigator, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:  

• Plan, coordinate, conduct and review investigations thoroughly, fairly and impartially so the findings and reports are of a standard that withstands independent review.
• Assist in the development of recommendations or systemic departmental and workplace change that will prevent or minimise the occurrence of misconduct and other workplace risks.
• Provide advice to departmental clients and deliver training on investigation methods and practice to departmental staff to facilitate an effective investigative function.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders including State and Federal Police, Crown Law, the Crime and Corruption Commission and other government agencies and represent the department at related forums.
• Undertake research in areas relevant to the functions of the unit, including investigative techniques, misconduct and disciplinary matters, potential breaches of the Code of Conduct and trends in learning and development.
• Provide advice and prepare reports, correspondence and briefing notes for the approval of the Minister, Director-General and other clients.
• Contribute to, and monitor, integrity best practice in the Queensland public sector to ensure that the department practices effective conflict and complaint resolution, and fraud and risk control.

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position. 

Interested? To Apply 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history). 
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. 

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. 

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. 

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CO672100_25P - Role Description (PDF, 197KB)
  Role Description