Lead Investigator

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)
• Ad close date: 03 November 2025
• Contact:  CareersBCE@bne.catholic.edu.au ​  

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.