Investigator

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Griffith University is seeking a full-time onsite Investigator in Nathan, QLD, to strengthen its complaints and investigations framework. The role conducts impartial, trauma-informed investigations across staff and student matters, from evidence gathering and interviewing to drafting findings and recommendations, while managing risk and coordinating with Human Resources and decision-makers to ensure timely confidential outcomes. It requires postgraduate qualifications or progress toward them, with a Certificate IV in Government Investigations desirable; tip, tailor your cover letter to demonstrate trauma-informed practice and complex investigation experience. We offer HEW 8 salary plus super, flexible work options, learning and development, generous leave, and internal mobility across campuses. To apply online, attach a tailored covering letter and CV, and contact Laura Whitworth for recruitment advice; closing 9 August 11:59 pm.

Company Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why. 
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them. 

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence. 

Job Description

About the Opportunity

The Investigator plays a pivotal role in enhancing and supporting the University's 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 University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary

HEW 8 Salary – base range - $117,579.27 - $132,273.33 + 17% super. Full package range - $137,567.74 - $154,759.79.

Additional Information

Why join Griffith? 
 
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've 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, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re 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 our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In 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 community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern 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

• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details 

For application and recruitment advice please reach out to Laura Whitworth, Talent Acquisition Partner on [email protected]

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