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Senior Investigator

Queensland Police Service
Brisbane Full-day Full-time

Description:

The QPS Operations Support Command (OSC) encompasses specialist units with unique capabilities that help the QPS reduce crime and keep our communities safe. The OSC ethos is to enhance frontline policing through the delivery of specialist capability.

The purpose of the Forensic Services Group is to provide timely high quality and efficient forensic services in collaboration with community, government and non-government partners to make Queensland safer.

Please refer to role profile for full details.

As a part of the Coronial Support Unit you will report to the Detective Inspector, Coronial Support Unit to provide high level advice regarding coronial investigations, support the Coroners and support the Coronial System Stakeholders.

Your Key Accountabilities

The core capability requirements for this role are:

  • Review police reporting, including coronial documents of all sudden death occurrences and instigate or pursue inquiries to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of reporting.
  • Provide planning and coordination of coronial investigations, including advice of capabilities, resources and alternate options available, to ensure the objectives of the Coroner and the Coronial Support Unit are achieved.
  • Provide coronial investigation advice and support to QPS staff, investigate strategies, practices and relevant legislation concerning coronial inquiries.
  • Liaise with QPS staff and Coroners to ensure all coronial files are comprehensively investigated to meet timeframes and legislation.
  • Participate in multi-displinary project teams and contribute to effective working relationships, research, investigation and holistic improvement of matters affecting strategic policing outcomes related to coronial investigations.
  • Provide effective and efficient support to the Officer in Charge of the Coronial Support Unit.
  • Review and identify opportunities for improvement in quality and risk management relating to coronial investigations. Provide written submissions, oral briefings and strategic reports as required.
  • Maintain effective networks, programs and other communication channels with internal and external stakeholders.


Mandatory

  • Possess a current Queensland class ‘C' drivers license of equivalent.


Qualification

  • Possess a Cert IV in Investigations or equivalent work experience.


Other

  • The successful applicant will be required to undergo psychometric assessment prior to appointment.
  • Applicants are advised that whilst performing the duties of the position they may be exposed to material (written, visual and audio) of a graphic and sensitive nature.
  • Applicants are required to nominate their preference of location in their application.**


Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Occupational group Administration
14 Jan 2026;   from: linkedin.com

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