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Senior Investigator

Queensland Government · Brisbane, Queensland

Type
Full-time
Posted
6 days ago

Overview

This role directly uses your investigative expertise: you will lead workplace investigations, manage evidence, and conduct interviews using the same structured approach you applied in policing. Your experience with PEACE interviewing, evidence handling under PACE, and preparing case files for disclosure means you can step into this role and deliver immediately. The trauma-informed approach also mirrors the victim-focused work you already do.

About this role

The Professional Standards and Governance Command (PSGC) ensures the community has confidence that Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) as a top tier public safety agency is delivering professional corrective services through a competent and confident workforce supported by strong and ethical leadership. The purpose of PSGC is to build, drive and maintain a mature and corruption resistant culture that promotes disciplined ethical behaviour and professional practice through deterrence, education and system improvements. It reviews, determines compliance, and reports on issues relating to ethical and professional standards and behaviours.

The Ethical Standards - Workplace Investigations Group - is responsible for progressing workplace investigations in a timely, effective and trauma informed manner to ensure that it meets the requirements of legislation, policies and procedures.

To be successful in this role will be able to

Lead and manage workplace investigations into allegations of misconduct or corrupt conduct made against QSC staff ensuring that they are progressed to a high standard taking into consideration the applicable law, policy/practice, risk prioritisation, complexity and appropriate timeframes with an appreciation of trauma informed approaches.

Collect, manage and record all evidence (including physical, documentary and verbal).

Oversee and undertake interviews with witnesses and subject officer(s) regarding allegations of misconduct or corrupt conduct in line with a trauma informed approach.

Assess evidence gathered during the investigation and determine any further lines of enquiry.

Prepare investigation reports documenting the investigation and provide an analysis of the material, including whether the allegation is capable of being substantiated.

Build and manage ongoing working relationships with a range of stakeholders critical to the progression of the investigation and within a broader Professional Standards and Governance Command focused on a culture of continuous improvement.

Maintain the knowledge and skills necessary to demonstrate continuing high level and contemporary performance by actively participating in professional development opportunities.

Promote and nurture a team culture that has good morale, values diversity and shares knowledge and experience through informal and formal coaching and mentoring techniques.

Undertake any other duties as assigned.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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Why this fits a police background — match score 88/100

  • Investigative casework
  • Working to legislation & regulation
  • Training & coaching delivery

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