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About Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

Job description:

About our team
The Employee Relations & Investigations Team provides strategic leadership and high-level advice on employment law, enterprise agreements, and workplace relations to ensure compliance with legal frameworks and industry best practices. The team manages complex workplace investigations, performance management, and dispute resolution, while also developing strategies for enterprise bargaining negotiations. Collaborating with stakeholders, the team supports organisational change processes and enhances employee engagement, ensuring alignment with Brisbane Catholic Education's culture and business priorities.

Summary

Are you an experienced investigator ready to lead complex, high-impact cases in a dynamic educational environment? As Lead Investigator, you will manage and oversee investigations into misconduct, professional standards, and student protection matters. You'll supervise a dedicated team, set best-practice standards, and provide expert advice and training to build investigative capability across the organization. This is a pivotal role for someone who thrives on responsibility, collaboration, and making a meaningful difference in the safety and integrity of our community.

• Location: BCE Office - Woolloongabba
• Work hours: Full-time | Flexible working arrangements available
• Salary: $155,351 - $172,606 plus super
• Status: Permanent (continuing) | Commencing November 2025
• Ad close date: 03 November 2025
• Contact: [email protected] ​

About the opportunity

In this position you will:

• Lead and manage the Investigations Unit, overseeing a caseload of internal and external investigations into complex misconduct, professional standards, and student protection matters
• Supervise and allocate cases within the team, including mentoring and supporting the Senior Investigator
• Develop, implement, and uphold robust investigation standards to ensure high-quality, ethical, and impartial investigative practices
• Provide expert advice and deliver training and resources to build capability in best practice investigation methodologies for BCE stakeholders
• Coordinate and manage external investigators and legal counsel for independent investigations, ensuring compliance with relevant guidelines and legislation
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including principals, senior leaders, statutory agencies, and legal entities, to communicate findings and outcomes
• Maintain transparent, confidential records of all investigative activities, correspondence, and outcomes within BCE's records management system
• Contribute to the development and implementation of frameworks, policies, and procedures to improve systemic student protection strategies and manage allegations of misconduct

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Undertaking the development and review of strategic processes
• Being responsible for the implementation and delivery of strategic objectives and attainment
• Demonstrated ability to conduct investigations and assessments, including interviewing skills for sensitive issues (including interviewing children)
• Stakeholder engagement across an organisation at a Senior level
• Ability to lead and supervise team capability development and day-to-day operations
• Successful completion of a course in Interviewing Children and Recording Evidence (ICARE) or equivalent
• Degree-level qualifications in a relevant field and/or minimum of 5 years' demonstrated equivalent industry or specialised professional experience

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Positive Notice Blue Card for working with Children

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options Active staff social club and wellness programs
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone's responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.

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