Senior Investigations Officer - Ethical Standards

Why work with us

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region -Connected. Liveable. Thriving, our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.

About the Role

The Ethical Standards Branch leads Council’s organisational approach to integrity, governance, and complaint management.

As Senior Investigations Officer, you will support the delivery of high-level investigations, provide professional governance advice, and contribute to the resolution of escalated complaints. Your work will help ensure Council’s commitment to ethical conduct, transparency, and legislative compliance is upheld.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct and support investigations into misconduct and corrupt conduct
• Analyse complex data and evidence to inform governance decisions
• Prepare high-quality reports, briefings, and correspondence for senior leaders
• Assist with governance projects, legislative updates, and compliance programs

This position is based at  Sunshine Coast City Hall, in the heart of Maroochydore CBD. This state of the art and sustainable building is designed to achieve an innovative and collaborative workspace.

About you

You are a governance and investigations professional with a strong foundation in ethical decision-making, analytical thinking, and public sector integrity. With a degree in law, business, project management or a related discipline—or substantial experience in these fields—you bring a thoughtful and principled approach to complex matters.

Your strengths include advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities, particularly in assessing information, identifying trends, and managing risk. You have demonstrated experience in evidence gathering, policy interpretation, and case management within a law enforcement or local government context.

You communicate with professionalism and precision, engaging effectively with a wide range of stakeholders to support the resolution of complex and sensitive matters. Your investigative mindset, combined with your ability to interpret legislation and analyse evidence, enables you to contribute meaningfully to Council’s commitment to ethical conduct, transparency, and sound governance.

Criminal History Check Required

Appointment to this position is subject to the satisfactory completion of a Criminal History Check.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities. 
• Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2025-2030.

For specific enquiries contact Darren Brookes during business hours on 0455 063 178.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [email protected].

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.