Join a leading education-sector organization on a 4-month, part-time hybrid engagement in Melbourne. This role offers the opportunity to apply your employment law expertise in a dynamic, integrity-focused environment.

About the role:

Manage workplace investigations, misconduct matters, and integrity-related issues
Assess, triage, and manage allegations of misconduct, conflicts of interest, fraud, bullying, and corruption
Coordinate internal and external investigations, including managing investigators and ensuring procedural fairness
Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations on governance and workplace conduct
Prepare high-quality briefing papers and investigation reports for senior stakeholders

About you:

Minimum 5 years’ experience as an employment lawyer (private practice or in-house)
Strong investigative mindset with attention to detail and commitment to factual decision-making
Excellent judgment, analytical skills, and ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion
Proven stakeholder management and ability to build trust quickly
Highly organized, with strong case management skills and ability to prioritize competing demands

Requirements:

Current Australian practising certificate (preferred but not essential)
Right to live and work in Australia

Minimum 5 years’ experience as an employment lawyer
Experience managing workplace investigations and misconduct matters
Experience assessing and triaging allegations of misconduct, conflicts of interest, fraud, bullying, corruption, or other integrity concerns
Proven ability to coordinate internal and external investigations, including managing investigators and ensuring procedural fairness
Strong understanding of investigative methodologies, evidence assessment, fact-finding, and report preparation
Experience conducting risk assessments and providing practical, risk-based recommendations
Ability to prepare high-quality briefing papers and reports for senior stakeholders
Excellent discretion and judgment in handling sensitive and confidential matters
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Highly organized with strong case management and prioritization skills
Current Australian practising certificate (preferred but not essential)
Right to live and work in Australia

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