Investigator

About the Opportunity

The Investigator plays a pivotal role in enhancing and supporting the Universitys complaints and investigations framework. This position is responsible for conducting impartial and thorough investigations into complaints and allegations applying trauma-informed principles while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation policies and procedures.

The role manages investigations of varying complexity including the collection and analysis of evidence conducting interviews with relevant parties and preparing comprehensive reports containing findings and recommendations to inform decision-making.

Working closely with complainants and key stakeholders the Investigator ensures matters are progressed in a timely transparent and professional manner. The position also provides investigative expertise and support to specialist teams contributes to capability-building initiatives across the Integrity and Complaints Team and promotes best-practice investigative processes.

In addition the Investigator identifies and assesses risks arising from investigations and contributes to initiatives that strengthen organisational integrity drive continuous improvement and support effective risk management across the University.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct complex investigations into staff and student matters in line with legislation policy and trauma-informed practice.
• Manage investigations across all types of complaints and conduct including staff and student misconduct research integrity privacy public interest disclosures corruption and gender-based violence matters.
• Gather analyse and assess evidence to develop findings and recommendations.
• Interview complainants respondents and witnesses while ensuring procedural fairness and natural justice.
• Deliver impartial evidence-based outcomes while maintaining confidentiality and compliance obligations.
• Liaise with stakeholders including Human Resources and decision-makers to support timely case resolution.
• Maintain accurate investigation records evidence logs and case documentation.
• Provide case updates and escalate risks sensitivities and emerging issues as required.
• Collaborate with Integrity and Complaints Officers to ensure effective case coordination and communication.
• Contribute to investigative capability best practice and organisational integrity initiatives.

About you

• The occupant of this position will hold relevant postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• A Certificate IV in Government Investigations is desirable.

What we can offer

This is a full time continuing opportunity based at Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations

Griffith Universitys campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul Yuggera Jagera Turrbal Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary

HEW 8 Salary base range - $117579.27 - $132273.33 17% super. Full package range - $137567.74 - $154759.79.

Additional Information :

Why join Griffith 
 
As a values-led organisation at Griffith University weve worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer: 

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities 

• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment 

• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts 

• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading 

• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme 

• Opportunities for internal mobility 

• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives on campus Gym facilities 

At Griffith were committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever youre from. If you require any accommodations we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit ourEquity Diversity and  University is committed to fostering a safe respectful and inclusive community for alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025) Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information please refer to GriffithsModern Slavery Policy. 

How to apply 

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following: 

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role please refer to the qualifications above and the position description.

• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details 

For application and recruitment advice please reach out to Laura Whitworth Talent Acquisition Partner on

Closing date: Sunday 9th August at 11:59pm. All applications must be submitted online.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time