Lead high-quality, fair and trauma-informed workplace investigations that strengthen integrity, accountability and confidence in Queensland Corrective Services. Queensland Corrective Services is seeking an experienced and values-driven investigations leader to join the Ethical Standards Workplace Investigations Group. This influential role offers the opportunity to lead the day-to-day operations of a specialist function responsible for progressing complex and sensitive matters involving suspected criminal conduct, corrupt conduct, misconduct and breaches of the Code of Conduct.

Reporting to the Director, you will work as part of a collaborative leadership team to ensure investigations are timely, evidence-based, procedurally fair and delivered to a consistently high standard. You will provide trusted expert advice to senior leaders, guide investigators through complex matters, manage risk and priorities, and foster a professional, respectful and accountable team culture.

What you will do

Lead and direct workplace investigations, balancing legal and policy requirements, complexity, risk, timeliness and trauma-informed practice.
Provide timely, evidence-based advice on complaints, investigative strategy, resolution options and appropriate outcomes.
Monitor performance and emerging trends, using data and insights to strengthen ethical culture and decision-making across QCS.
Drive continuous improvement in investigative systems, frameworks, procedures and work practices.
Build productive relationships with senior leaders, internal stakeholders, oversight bodies, regulators and law enforcement agencies.
Lead people and resources effectively, supporting a capable, resilient and high performing investigations team.

What you will bring

You will be an accomplished investigations leader with demonstrated experience managing an investigative function in a large and complex organisation, ideally within the public sector. You will bring sound judgement, strong analytical capability and a contemporary understanding of investigative practice, together with the ability to influence, communicate clearly and build trusted strategic relationships. Experience establishing and improving investigative policies, systems and frameworks will be important, as will a proven ability to lead teams, manage performance and deliver high-quality outcomes. A relevant tertiary qualification or nationally recognised qualification in government investigations, workplace inspections or fraud control is highly desirable.

Why join QCS?

At QCS, your work will contribute directly to a professional, ethical and corruption resistant organisation that helps keep Queensland communities safe. You will join a specialist team where your leadership, expertise and commitment to fairness can make a meaningful agency-wide impact. QCS values professional, ethical and respectful conduct and is committed to an inclusive workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are valued.

Important information: The role may involve exposure to written, visual or audio material of a graphic and sensitive nature and engagement with staff who have experienced potentially traumatic material or events. Applicants are encouraged to consider their personal wellbeing strategies. QCS provides access to a no-cost employee assistance program for employees and their immediate household family members.

Ready to apply? If you are a credible and principled leader who can navigate complexity, support people and deliver robust investigative outcomes, we encourage you to apply. Please refer to the role description and QCS Applicant Information Guide for full requirements.

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