As a Principal Investigator in Corruption Investigations, you will be the primary investigator (i.e. case officer) of matters, usually the more complex, higher risk, challenging investigations, allocated to your team. You will also, through your training and experience, be an operational leader, guide and mentor (i.e. case manager) of investigators and others in your multi-disciplinary team who have primary responsibility to investigate a matter. In support of your team director, you will be relied upon to solve problems and ensure quality investigations within your team or as otherwise allocated.

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About us

We have a vision that our communities will be safe and supported by fair and ethical public institutions with a focus on those matters of highest threat to the Queensland community. As an organisation we are committed to this vision and as such our values of people, accountability, integrity, courage and excellence underpin everything we do at the CCC.

What we offer

At the CCC our people have access to a range of employee benefits that promote career development, enhance employee wellbeing and encourage a healthy and balanced work and home life. When you join the CCC you can access the following benefits: 

• salary packaging
• 12.75% superannuation
• flexible work options, including working from home
• access to paid parental leave
• accrued time off
• opportunity to purchase leave
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• health and wellbeing program
• study assistance
• access to a wide variety of training opportunities
• free annual influenza vaccination
• six star rated inner city location close to public transport 

About you 

Appointments in the CCC are merit-based and will be assessed by looking at what you have done previously—the knowledge, skills and experience you have built, your potential for development, and your personal qualities which align with the leadership competencies, CCC's values and stated requirements in this position description.

Investigative experience with law enforcement, workplace investigations or regulatory compliance is mandatory. Possession of tertiary qualifications is not required but is desirable. Possession of a Certificate IV in Investigations or similar is also considered desirable.  Qualifications acquired from an overseas educational institution will only be accepted where the qualification has been recognised to an equivalent level in accordance with the Australian Qualifications Framework.

For this role, we will consider how well you demonstrate your ability to:

• Lead and manage as a senior member in an investigative environment. This includes appropriately influencing team members, peers and senior staff.
• Think critically, make justifiable decisions cognisant of operational and strategic considerations and cause your decisions to be acted upon through all stages of an investigation. This includes your ability to objectively question, analyse, interpret, and evaluate what you read, hear and collect as evidence.
• Undertake and lead high quality investigations, using contemporary investigative techniques and technologies, in a timely way, particularly in the context of corruption and misconduct.
• Use your written and oral communications skills to synthesise evidence and information to influentially deliver clear, concise and accurate insights, conclusions and recommendations that are justifiable and evidence based.
• Rapidly acquire and effectively share knowledge of legislation, policies, procedures and investigative practices.

How to apply 

For more detailed information, including what is required to demonstrate your suitability for the role, refer to the attached role description. Pre-employment vetting forms a part of our selection process - you may be asked to provide detailed personal particulars and private interests information. For more information about our security vetting process please refer to How to apply | CCC - Crime and Corruption Commission Queensland

 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Further information

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

For more information about working with the CCC, visit www.ccc.qld.gov.au/careers

Documents

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

• Role Description - AO8 - Principal Investigator - January 2026 (Word, 1.06MB)
  Role Description
  
  Candidate Information Pack - AO8 - Principal Investigator - January 2026 (Word, 437KB)
  Information Package for Applicants