Compliance Investigations Officer

Australian Compliance Institute; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Compliance Institute is seeking a Compliance Investigations Officer for Brisbane with flexible arrangements, including remote work at regional QBCC offices. The role focuses on planning and conducting complex investigations, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and preparing briefs for court.

You will interpret legislation, manage multiple priorities, and communicate with diverse stakeholders while traveling to job sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting complex investigations into legislative breaches.
• Strong time-management and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent report-writing and evidence assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct complex investigations into alleged legislative breaches.
• Manage a high-volume investigative caseload and competing priorities.
• Undertake job site operations, site audits and proactive compliance activities.
• Gather and assess evidence, conduct interviews and prepare witness statements.
• Compile briefs of evidence for prosecution in court.
• Interpret legislation and policy to inform decisions and recommendations.
• Communicate with notifiers, respondents, consumers, contractors and industry stakeholders.
• Travel to job sites as part of the role.

Skills

Complex investigations

Evidence gathering

Interviews

Briefs of evidence

Legislation interpretation

Report writing

Time management

Communication

Education

Certificate IV in Government Investigations

Job description

About the role

As a Compliance Investigations Officer, you will:

• Plan and conduct complex investigations into alleged legislative breaches.
• Manage a high-volume investigative caseload and competing priorities.
• Undertake job site operations, site audits and other proactive compliance activities.
• Gather and assess evidence, conduct interviews and prepare witness statements.
• Compile clear and accurate briefs of evidence for prosecution in court.
• Interpret legislation and policy to make sound decisions and recommendations.
• Communicate with notifiers, respondents, consumers, contractors and industry stakeholders.
• Travel to job sites will be required as part of the role.
• Please refer to the Position Description for a full list of the key responsibilities and the suitability requirements required for this role.

This position is based in Brisbane and flexible arrangements can be considered upon application, including working remotely at a regional QBCC office, subject to availability.

About you

You are an organised and confident investigator who can work through complex information, identify the key issues and make sound, evidence-based recommendations.

To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate:

• experience conducting complex investigations
• strong time-management skills and the ability to manage competing investigative priorities
• strong research, planning, problem-solving and report-writing skills
• sound judgement when making evidence-based decisions and recommendations
• the ability to interpret legislation for investigations
• excellent attention to detail, particularly when preparing investigation material and briefs of evidenceli>
• highly developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• possession of a Certificate IV in Government Investigations (or similar) is highly regarded.

Why join the QBCC?

The QBCC is Queensland's independent building and construction regulator, helping protect the community and support the building industry through fair and transparent regulation.

As Queensland prepares for significant growth and major infrastructure opportunities, we're building a high-performing, future-ready workforce that's making a real impact.

At the QBCC, you'll be part of a purpose driven organisation where your work matters. You will work with dedicated professionals who value integrity, collaboration and learning. You'll have opportunities to grow while making a real contribution to shaping the QBCC's future and outcomes for our stakeholders. If you're ready to dive into a career defining transformation journey with us, where your impact will help shape what comes next, we'd love to hear from you.