Lead Investigator Workplace Conduct Catholic Education Office

Position: Lead Investigator: Workplace Conduct
Commencement Date: As soon as possibleor as negotiated with the successful applicant
Employment Status: Full-time Continuing
Salary Range: $122216 to $135125 (pending experience) 12.75% superannuation paid as per the Catholic Education Executive Salary Scale
Applications Close: Friday 8 May 2026

About us

Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton is a leading educational institution dedicated to providing quality education to students across Central Queensland. With a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment we strive to empower our students to reach their full potential.

Our team of passionate educators and staff work collaboratively to deliver exceptional educational programs and support services to our students ensuring they are well-equipped for success.

Your Role

An opportunity exists to join the team at Catholic Education Office in a newly created position of Lead Investigator: Workplace Conduct to commence as soon as possible or as negotiated with the successful applicant. This is a full time continuing position.

The role presents an opportunity to lead complex workplace conduct investigations providing specialist advice that strengthens organisational investigation standards and student protection outcomes. Key responsibilities include managing a diverse caseload of internal and external investigations ensuring compliance with legislative and safeguarding frameworks and contributing to best-practice investigative capability across the organisation.

Candidates must demonstrate strong investigative expertise sound professional judgment the ability to manage sensitive matters and a commitment to trauma-informed culturally safe practice. The position is based in Rockhampton.

Typical duties include but are not limited:

• Lead and conduct end-to-end workplace investigations into reportable conduct professional standards concerns and employee misconduct including analysis evidence assessment interviews and preparation of highquality investigative reports.
• Ensure all investigations involving children and young people comply and align with CEDRs Student Protection and Safeguarding Policy CEDRs Student Protection Processes and Guidelines as well as the National Office for Child Safetys Complaint Handling Guide: Upholding the Rights of Children and Young People.
• Provide specialist strategic advice on the management of complex misconduct and professional standards matters including recommended actions risk considerations and procedural requirements.
• Coordinate and manage external investigators and legal counsel ensuring independent investigations are undertaken effectively and in accordance with legislative and organisational standards.
• Work with statutory and legislative agencies (e.g. QPS CPIU QCT QFCC ACECQA) to determine the appropriate course of action for investigations.
• Develop and deliver capabilitybuilding programs training and resources that improve investigation practice and organisational standards.
• Maintain transparent accurate and compliant investigation records within CEDRs records management systems (Content Manager/RiskMan) including all documentation correspondence actions and outcomes.

For more information please view thePosition Description.

About you

The successful applicant will have:

• An understanding of and a commitment to the ethos of Catholic Education.
• Ability to work within a confidential environment
• High level competency in investigative practice including trauma-informed interview techniques
• Industry experience in leading and conducting complex investigations at a middle to senior level
• Effective relationship building and influencing skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral
• The ability to work well either individually or collaboratively as part of a team and to accept direction and support.
• The ability to adapt and be flexible within a dynamic educational setting.
• Degree level qualifications in a relevant field and/or minimum of 5 years demonstrated equivalent industry or specialised professional experience in a relevant role.
• Successful completion of Interviewing Children and Recording Evidence (ICARE) course or equivalent.

We value individuals who are committed to continuous growth and are eager to learn and contribute to our educational communities.

We look forward to receiving your application and are confident that you will find a career with Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton very rewarding.

What we offer

• Competitive salary range - $122216 to $135125 (pending experience) paid as per the Catholic Education Executive Salary Scale
• Superannuation contribution of 12.75%
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
• Induction professional development and learning opportunities
• Modern facilities and resources

Mandatory Requirements

• A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.
• Degree level qualifications in a relevant field and/or minimum of 5 years demonstrated equivalent industry or specialised professional experience in a relevant role.
• Successful completion of Interviewing Children and Recording Evidence (ICARE) course or equivalent.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
• Australian work rights

How to Apply

Please review ourHow To Apply Online Guide

• Complete theapplication below
• Applicants must read understand and accept as an explicit term of contract the requirements of theStatement of Principlesfor employment inCatholic Schools
• Upload acurrent resume and cover letter including contact details (phone and email) ofthree (3) professional referees
• Please ensure files are in Microsoft Word (.doc .docx) PDF (.pdf) or photo (.jpg .jpeg .png) file formats.

Further information

• For a confidential conversation please contact Gary Cooper Employee Support Services Manager on.
• For further information regarding the remuneration package please contact Employee Support Services
• Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Applications Close: Friday 8 May 2026.

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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