Self Paced | Team Training | Open Workshop*
* Open workshops are scheduled when minimum attendance numbers are met. Register your interest below and we'll contact you with upcoming dates.
Master workplace investigations: From initial response to final report
Transform your approach to workplace investigations with this comprehensive program designed for workplace relations specialists, HR business partners, those who oversee or engage workplace investigators and managers who are participating in the investigation process. Participants learn to conduct thorough, fair and legally sound investigations that protect both employees and organisational interests.
Program overview
This practical program guides you through the complete investigation lifecycle, from initial complaint assessment to final report delivery. You'll develop the critical skills needed to handle sensitive workplace matters with confidence and professionalism.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- Confidently determine when formal investigations are necessary
- Create thorough investigation plans that withstand scrutiny
- Handle evidence professionally and maintain its integrity
- Conduct effective interviews that yield reliable information
- Make well-reasoned findings based on available evidence
- Produce professional investigation reports that support organisational decision-making
This practical program guides you through the critical stages of workplace investigations, from initial complaint assessment through to final outcomes.
You'll learn to recognise investigation triggers, develop robust investigation plans and gather compelling evidence through systematic collection and witness interviews. Moving beyond basic fact-finding, you'll master evidence analysis techniques to evaluate credibility and identify patterns, leading to well-reasoned conclusions.
The program culminates in developing clear, defensible investigation reports that support organisational decision-making. Throughout each stage, you'll gain practical tools and templates to conduct investigations that are thorough, fair and stand up to scrutiny.
Our Workplace Investigation Training is delivered by senior lawyers with extensive expertise in employment law and workplace relations, and a strong understanding of the higher education sector.
With substantial experience conducting workplace investigations and representing universities before the Fair Work Commission, our trainers provide practical and strategic guidance on complex employee relations matters, misconduct processes and procedural fairness. The focus is not only on legal compliance, but on equipping participants with the confidence and sound judgement required to manage sensitive and high-risk matters effectively.
Our trainers understand the regulatory, governance and reputational frameworks unique to higher education. This ensures the training is firmly grounded in the operational realities and contemporary challenges faced by institutions.
Their broader expertise spans enterprise bargaining, defamation, human rights, privacy law, commercial contracting, policy development and intellectual property. They also bring significant experience advising on research governance, innovation environments and corporate risk management.
Each program is tailored specifically to the higher education context and reflects AHEIA’s commitment to delivering practical, sector-specific and member-focused guidance.
Have questions? Our team is happy to discuss how this program can benefit you and your organisation. Register your interest today:
- Complete the expression of interest form below
- Email us