Vacancy Details

Senior Workplace Investigations Officer 

  • Permanent Full Time
  • Monday to Friday, 72.5 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight
  • $101,528-$105,760 per annum (LGIA Stream A Level 5) + Superannuation
  • Location – Rockhampton

Your new role

As the Senior Workplace Investigations Officer, you will lead and conduct complex and sensitive investigations across Council, ensuring adherence to legislative, administrative law and organisational requirements.

You will act as a trusted specialist, providing expert advice on complaint management, statutory compliance, corrupt conduct matters, and Public Interest Disclosure investigations. Your work directly supports governance, accountability and organisational improvement across Council.

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

What we are looking for

  • The ability to maintain strict confidentiality is a key requirement of this position
  • Knowledge of legal and administrative law practices in relation to investigative services
  • High level attention to detail with a forward-thinking mindset
  • Thorough research skills and use of interpersonal skills in all aspects of your investigations
  • Demonstrated skills in drafting logical and sensitive investigation reports and documentation

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:

  1. A 2-4 page Cover Letter addressing the Application Criteria below;
  2. Your Current resume.

Application Criteria

  • Certificate IV (Government, Investigations, Business or Law), or equivalent demonstrated experience in HR, compliance or investigative roles.
  • Knowledge of industrial relations, employment law, HR best practice, legal and administrative law principles relevant to investigation work.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply confidentiality, diplomacy and sound judgement in managing complex, sensitive and high risk investigations.
  • Evidence of strong planning, organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently at a senior level.

 Please use Council’s cover letter template and ensure you clearly label each Application Criteria in your cover letter.

Click the ‘Apply’ button to complete your online application.

Applications Close: Monday 9 March 2026 at Midnight (AEST)