INTERNAL ONLY - PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR SIU

Apply Job no: 684148 Category: Governance, Compliance and Risk Personnel Area: Customer Services Branch: Compliance and Regulatory Services Salary Range: Band 7 $132,572 - $144,942 + Superannuation (Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions) Work type: Temporary Full-time Duration: Up to 1 year Location: Green Square, Fortitude Valley Our Branch Compliance and Regulatory Services (CARS) plays a vital role in protecting community safety, wellbeing and amenity by administering and enforcing Council's regulatory responsibilities in a fair, ethical and communityfocused way. The branch works across investigation, regulation, enforcement and education to ensure compliance with legislation while supporting positive outcomes for residents, businesses and visitors. With a strong emphasis on professionalism, respect, integrity and safety, CARS offers the opportunity to work in a valuesled environment where people are supported to make sound decisions, build trusted community relationships and deliver meaningful public outcomes. The Role The Principal Investigator plays a critical leadership role within CARS, supporting the Compliance and Investigations Manager to lead a professional, customer-focused investigations function. The role provides leadership, mentoring and specialist advice to investigators and compliance officers, oversees complex and sensitive enforcement matters, and delivers expert guidance to stakeholders. The Principal Investigator is responsible for leading regulatory projects, strengthening compliance practices, managing organisational risk and contributing to a high-performing, values-driven culture that achieves positive outcomes for the community. To be successful you will have: strong leadership skills with a commitment to customer service and team performance. experience leading, mentoring and developing investigators or compliance staff. commitment to diversity, inclusion and building positive stakeholder relationships. experience conducting investigations, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses and preparing briefs. understanding of legislation, regulations and compliance requirements, with the ability to apply them in practice. strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage complex and sensitive matters. Benefits of working for Council include: flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements free gym and wellness centre award winning superannuation fund generous leave provisions competitive salary. Benefits of working for Council:CLICK HERE How to apply: Click on the 'I'm interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position. Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability.Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility. This role will require a Criminal History Check and a current Driver Licence. For more information: Please contact David Ngo - [email protected] People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council's Diversity and Inclusion team. Application Closing Date: Monday 10 August 2026 at 11:55pm AEST. Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with 'Gold Employer' status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion. Council and its employees must follow the Public Sector Ethics Act 1994 (Qld) and the Code of Conduct. This means employees are expected to act with honesty, fairness, and always prioritise the public interest over personal or private gain. The Code of Conduct requires employees to openly disclose any other work they do outside of Council - includingpaid or unpaid employment,operatingtheir own business or volunteering in certain circumstances - and to manage any conflictsof interest or other risks (such as fatigue)in a way that puts the public interestfirst.Maintainingemployment outside Council does notprecludeyou from being considered for roles within Council. #LI-DNI Related documents PP13 5358 City safety and regulations officer - Principal Investigator - Band 7(3) Published on 28 Jul 2026, 1:01 AM