Workplace Investigations Masterclass: From Complaint to Conclusion
Join us for this intensive, practical full-day in-person training program designed to equip participants with the knowledge, techniques and confidence to conduct lawful, defensible and procedurally fair workplace investigations.
Event Details
Wednesday, 30 September 2026
10:00am – 4:00pm (AEST) Morning tea and lunch provided
HR Legal Offices Level 6, 10 River Street, South Yarra
COST: $2,000 + GST per person (discounts may be available for multiple attendees, please contact events@hrlegal.com.au for further information)
Workplace investigations are among the most complex and high-risk tasks undertaken by HR professionals, managers and workplace leaders. A poorly conducted investigation can expose organisations to legal claims, reputational damage and significant workplace disruption.
Join us for this intensive, practical full-day in-person training program designed to equip participants with the knowledge, techniques and confidence to conduct lawful, defensible and procedurally fair workplace investigations.
Rob Cockerell (Director, Forensic & Integrity Solutions | former Detective Chief Inspector, Victoria Police)
Geoff Peck (Director, Forensic & Integrity Solutions | former Detective Sergeant, Victoria Police)
What we'll cover:
The legal framework governing workplace investigations
Planning and executing an investigation – key legal and procedural considerations
Developing investigation strategies and investigation plans
Planning and conducting effective witness interviews
Advanced interviewing techniques, including behavioural analysis, credibility assessment and identifying potential deception indicators
Gathering and evaluating evidence
Drafting witness statements and investigation records
Conducting workplace investigations through a psyshcosocial lens, including managing psychological risk, minimising harm to participants, and supporting procedural fairness through the process
Practical investigation exercises and case studies
Interactive Practical Workshop:
Participants will take part in realistic investigation scenarios, prepare witness statements, and receive practical guidance from experienced investigators and employment lawyers.
Who should attend:
HR and People & Culture professionals, employee relations practitioners, workplace investigators, executives, governance and integrity officers, legal professionals and managers responsible for handling workplace complaints and misconduct matters.
Join our training to gain
Practical skills to conduct fair & lawful investigations to reduce legal & commercial risk
Insight into how workplace investigations intersect with WorkCover claims and insurer processes
A clear understanding of employer obligations for managing psychosocial risks
Awareness of the consequences of poor processes and delayed action
Confidence in making sound decision on high-risk workplac ematters
Tools to reduce exposure to claims disputes and enforcement action
