Investigator, Business Investigations - Brisbane, Australia - Allens

Allens
Allens
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Brisbane, Australia

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Our Business Investigations team undertakes investigations into reports of possible or actual breaches of our clients' policies across a broad range of areas including sexual harassment, bullying, retaliation, discrimination, conflicts of interest and fraud.

Our team also conducts culture reviews, investigations training and assists clients to set up their own investigation frameworks, as well as progressing knowledge management and business development projects in the team.

As an Investigator in our Business Investigations team you will:

  • Conduct thorough and accurate investigations based on best practice
  • Analyse conduct in light of workplace policies including in relation to sexual harassment, bullying, retaliation, conflicts of interest and fraud.
  • Draft high quality investigation reports that contain clear findings based on all available and relevant evidence
  • Project manage investigations processes to meet individual client needs and expectations
This is a full time, 12-month contract opportunity with the potential to extend permanently.

Hybrid working (60% in the office) is how we work however flexibility matters at Allens, so if you are seeking hybrid working or are looking for flexibility in your work, we would be happy to discuss what arrangements would work best for you.

About you


This role is a great opportunity for associate-level and above employment lawyers who love investigations and who want to consolidate a speciality in this area.


You will:

  • Have a Law degree and a background in ER/HR/IR, employment law, investigations or internal audit
  • Have experience working at a professional services firm, a large corporate or a government investigations team
  • Be selfdirected and able to own and run an investigation endtoend within specified timeframes, moving quickly to minimise stress and anxiety on those involved in the investigation
  • Have a flexible approach to hours to accommodate interstate and international time zones
  • Communicate matter progress and escalate any issues proactively and clearly
  • Have good interpersonal skills
  • Have strong plain English drafting skills
  • Be able to multitask and conduct multiple investigations simultaneously
  • Have a desire to learn, grow, network and mentor others
Your development

In joining Allens, you will receive unparalleled learning and development opportunities. You will be challenged, supported and guided as you learn and develop, and will be encouraged to grow. We foster greatness and will coach and support you to meet your goals and aspirations.


Our unique Career Deal allows you to take control of your career and provides a transparent approach to career development.

Our international alliance with Linklaters means we are able to support secondments all over the world.

Our perks


Our benefits include:

  • Financial: market competitive fixed remuneration, salary continuance insurance, employee recruitment referral program, discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets, health and travel insurance, charity matched funding program.
  • Health and wellbeing: fully subsidised gym memberships, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, inhouse snacks and catered meals, subsidised sporting and social activities, emergency childcare, Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families and regular wellbeing sessions with our inhouse consulting Psychologist.
  • Flexibility: hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions, equipment to support working from home.
  • Leave: ability to purchase additional annual leave, access to an enhanced, inclusive and flexible
- parental leave policy

  • 26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees and high quality executive coaching to support the transition.
  • International opportunities: our alliance with
  • Linklaters
ensures possible secondments to many of their overseas offices.

  • Recognition: team based recognition including social activities and contribution based recognition activities, and annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people.


Allens is also proud to invest in our communities, giving you the opportunity to make a difference through our work on reconciliation, the environment and other social justice issues as well as our workplace giving and volunteering programs.

How to apply?

  • The right role for you might be just around the corner
At Allens, we've been building legal careers for 200 years; longer than any other firm in Australia.

The impact of our people extends to almost every sphere of business, government, the judiciary and the wider legal profession.

We continue to provide opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds to build outstanding careers and shape the world around them.

Through our alliance with Linklaters, we work in a global
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