Senior Advisor - Intake and Investigations
Date: 27 Mar 2026
Location: Wooloongabba, QLD, AU, 4102
Company: Brisbane Catholic Education
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.
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
The Senior Advisor – Intake and Investigations supports safe and respectful school environments by managing the early assessment and triage of staff conduct concerns. Working closely with principals and school leaders, this role provides trusted advice and guidance on sensitive and complex matters. You will play a key role in strengthening consistent, best‑practice approaches to employee conduct across Brisbane Catholic Education.
- Location: BCEO Woolloongabba
- Work hours: Fulltime | Flexible Working Arrangements Available
- Status: Fixed Term | April 2026 – April 2028
- Salary: $137,560 -$152,836 plus super
- Ad Close date: 6 April 2026
- Contact: CareersBCE@bne.catholic.edu.au
About the opportunity
In this position you will:
- Act as the first point of contact for staff conduct concerns, assessing matters early and helping ensure appropriate and timely responses
- Partner closely with principals and school leaders, providing clear, practical advice on managing sensitive employee conduct matters
- Support and lead workplace investigations, including gathering information, conducting interviews and contributing to fair and robust outcomes
- Coordinate complex or sensitive investigations with external investigators or legal advisors when required
- Review and prepare well‑reasoned assessments and documentation to support informed decision‑making
- Analyse trends and information to identify risks and contribute to improved practices across the organisation
- Build strong working relationships across schools and corporate teams to support consistent and best‑practice approaches
- Contribute to capability building by sharing expertise and supporting leaders to manage issues with confidence
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- Demonstrated experience providing advice on complex employee conduct or investigation matters
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess risk, interpret information and make sound recommendations
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with leaders and stakeholders in sensitive environments
- High‑level written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare detailed assessments and reports
- Experience coordinating investigations or working with external investigators or legal advisors (highly regarded)
- Tertiary qualifications in a related field and/or relevant experience (highly regarded)
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.
- Fitness Passport access – discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.
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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