Workplace Investigation Officer
- Permanent / Full Time
- Monday to Friday, 72.5 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight
- $94,173 – $106,576 per annum (LGIA Stream A Level 4 – 5) + Superannuation
- Location – Rockhampton
Your new role
Build your investigations career with Rockhampton Regional Council
You are trusted to manage sensitive matters with professionalism and discretion.
You stay calm when things get complex. You ask the right questions. You look beyond the surface to find what really matters and you do it with fairness, professionalism, and integrity.
If that sounds like you, this is your opportunity to turn those strengths into a meaningful career in workplace investigations, employee relations, and governance.
In this role, you’ll lead and support investigations into a wide range of employee and public complaints. You’ll analyse information, uncover facts, and deliver clear, balanced findings that help ensure fair and accountable outcomes across Council.
Whether you’re already working in investigations or coming from HR, ER/IR, compliance, case management, or complaints handling, this role offers a strong pathway to grow your career in a highly respected and specialised space.
Depending on your experience, you may be appointed as a Workplace Investigations Officer or Senior Workplace Investigations Officer.
This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).
What we are looking for
- Experience in Human Resources, compliance, investigations, or a related field
- Sound judgement and the ability to manage sensitive matters with diplomacy and discretion
- Strong written skills, including drafting investigation reports and formal documentation
- High attention to detail and a proactive, forward-thinking approach
- Strong research, planning, and time management skills
- Ability to work autonomously and build effective working relationships
What you'll get in return
As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 1000 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.
- Supportive Work/Life Balance
- A large employer with a strong values driven culture
- A generous superannuation scheme – Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply)
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Corporate membership discounts
- Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Wages paid fortnightly
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness Passport and active social clubs
What you need to do next
To apply for this opportunity, please submit two documents:
- A 2-3 page Cover Letter addressing the Application Criteria below;
- Your Current resume.
Application Criteria
- Demonstrated experience in Human Resources, compliance, investigations, or a related field, or a qualification in Certificate IV (Government, Investigations, Business or Law)
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgement, and manage sensitive matters
- Strong analytical, planning, and organisational skills, with the ability to work autonomously
- Proven ability to produce clear, structured written documentation, including reports
Please use Council’s cover letter template and ensure you clearly label each Application Criteria in your cover letter.
Click the ‘Apply’ button above to complete your online application.
Applications Close: Monday 13 July 2026 at Midnight (AEST)