The Internal Investigator: Fundamentals Through a Sexual Harassment Case Study

The Internal Investigator: Fundamentals Through a Sexual Harassment Case Study - Online

Session 1 - Wed 19 May 2027 9am - 12pm

Session 2 - Thurs 20 May 2027 9am - 12pm

Q Workplace Training has the industry expertise to support the professional development of internal investigative processes and teams. This fundamentals workshop aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct procedurally fair and effective workplace investigations. Whether you are in a dedicated investigative team, Human Resources, Employee Relations, management or lead position, this training will provide you with valuable insights, best practices, and practical strategies to handle these sensitive matters with procedural rigour, confidence, and a trauma-informed approach at every stage.

Sexual harassment investigations carry significant weight - legally, organisationally, and for the people involved. Conducting them well requires both a sound investigative framework and a clear understanding of what these complaints involve.

This two-session workshop takes you through the complete lifecycle of a workplace investigation - from the moment a complaint lands to the delivery of findings and closing out the matter, using a sexual harassment complaint as your working case study throughout. Every stage is covered. Key decision points are examined. You will not just learn the theory; you will apply it in real time.

What the Workshop Covers

Across two half-day sessions, you will work through every stage of the investigative process:

Understanding the Process and Planning the Investigation

• The regulatory framework and key legislative obligations

• Why trauma-informed practices are now an expected standard and how they apply throughout the whole investigation

• Stage 1 | Triage - when to investigate, what alternatives exist, and how to identify the type of misconduct involved

• Stage 2 | Planning and Scoping - setting the scope, identifying the right investigator, managing conflicts of interest, and setting stakeholder expectations

• Stage 3 | Gathering Evidence - evidence gathering, interview sequencing, investigative interview techniques and guided examples on navigating difficult and sensitive conversations

• Managing difficult issues - anonymity requests, confidentiality, representative challenges, and maintaining independence

Obtaining a Response, Making Findings, and Finalising the Investigation

• Stage 4 | Allegations and the Respondent's Response - drafting allegations, how much to disclose, and balancing procedural fairness with confidentiality

• Stage 5 | Making Findings - evaluating and weighing evidence, assessing credibility, meeting the standard of proof, and writing a well-reasoned report

• Stage 6 | Closing Out - delivering outcomes, supporting participants, and self-care for the investigator

• Q&A session

What You Take Away

Your Investigations Toolkit

Every participant receives 12 months' access to our Investigations Toolkit; a practical library of easy-to-use templates, continually updated to reflect best practice and current legal principles. Designed by Q Workplace Solutions, authors of the leading text Workplace Investigations: Principles and Practice (2nd Edition).

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Register Now

Spots are limited to ensure a highly interactive experience. Book your place now. For group bookings or enquiries, contact 1300 944 049.

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