Lead Investigator
Core
Lead complex and sensitive investigations regarding child safety, reportable conduct, workplace matters, WHS, and whistleblower complaints for a large early education provider.
Role type
Senior specialist and people leadership investigator
Builds
Safeguarding frameworks, investigation policies, and organizational controls for child safety
Domain
Early education and care / Child safety / Compliance
Deliverable
client delivery | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
complex investigation management, team leadership, interview techniques, evidence collection and assessment, report writing, stakeholder engagement, regulatory interpretation, trend analysis, quality assurance
Preferred skills
knowledge of Reportable Conduct Schemes and Child Safe Standards, experience with regulators, coaching and mentoring investigators
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead investigations from triage to conclusion, conduct interviews, collect and assess evidence, prepare investigation reports, provide expert guidance on high-risk matters, oversee team quality, identify systemic risks, prepare governance reporting, develop preventative actions, contribute to national investigation frameworks
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people leadership
