Workplace Investigations Lead & Compliance

McDonald's Australia Corporate; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Birthday leave

Modern office

Professional development

Staff discounts

Wellbeing support

Vibrant culture

Job summary

McDonald’s Australia Corporate is seeking a Manager, Workplace Investigations for a 12-month fixed-term contract in a hybrid Sydney area. You will lead complex investigations from start to finish, advise leaders on sensitive matters, and help shape workplace policies and governance.

You’ll partner with Legal, People and Operations to drive compliant outcomes, develop training, and build capability across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex workplace investigations and employee relations matters.
• A solid understanding of Australian employment law and Modern Awards.
• Excellent writing and report-writing skills to document findings clearly.
• Ability to coach leaders and balance multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex workplace investigations from start to finish, including conduct, bullying, harassment and discrimination matters.
• Advise leaders on performance, misconduct, grievances and workplace concerns.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, awards and enterprise agreements.
• Identify risks from data trends and provide actionable recommendations.
• Shape workplace relations policies and guidelines, and support training activities.
• Collaborate with Legal, People and Operations to ensure consistent outcomes.

Skills

Workplace investigations

Employee relations

Employment law

Report writing

Data analysis

Independent work

Education

Business/HR/Law degree

Job description

McDonald’s Australia Corporate is seeking a Manager, Workplace Investigations for a 12-month fixed-term contract in a hybrid Sydney area. You will lead complex investigations from start to finish, advise leaders on sensitive matters, and help shape workplace policies and governance.

You’ll partner with Legal, People and Operations to drive compliant outcomes, develop training, and build capability across the organisation.