Senior Compliance Investigator - Complex Cases

Queensland Government; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government invites applications for a Compliance Investigations Officer based in Brisbane. You will plan and conduct complex investigations into alleged legislative breaches, manage a high-volume caseload, and perform site operations and audits as part of proactive compliance activities.

You will gather and assess evidence, interview witnesses and prepare briefs for court, while interpreting applicable legislation to support sound decisions and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting complex investigations into alleged breaches of legislation.
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple investigative priorities.
• Excellent research, planning, problem-solving and report-writing capabilities.
• Ability to interpret legislation to guide investigations and decisions.
• High attention to detail when compiling investigation materials and briefs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for briefs and statements.
• Sound judgement when making evidence-based recommendations.
• Certificate IV in Government Investigations (or similar) is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct complex investigations into alleged legislative breaches.
• Manage a high-volume investigative caseload and competing priorities.
• Undertake site operations, audits and proactive compliance activities.
• Gather and assess evidence, conduct interviews and prepare witness statements.
• Prepare 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 as required; role based in Brisbane with flexible remote options.

Skills

Complex investigations

Time management

Research & report writing

Legislation interpretation

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Certificate IV in Government Investigations (or similar)

Job description

Queensland Government invites applications for a Compliance Investigations Officer based in Brisbane. You will plan and conduct complex investigations into alleged legislative breaches, manage a high-volume caseload, and perform site operations and audits as part of proactive compliance activities.

You will gather and assess evidence, interview witnesses and prepare briefs for court, while interpreting applicable legislation to support sound decisions and recommendations.