Writing Allegations and Investigation Reports

Course Overview

Day 1 – Allegations
Writing good allegations is a science, needing a robust approach and a good understanding of the risks and rights involved. This course provides learners with a formula and methodology for writing allegations which are driven by procedural fairness and will work within any policy or workplace context. Using real scenarios, issue-spotting exercises, and drafting techniques, the skills in this course will help save time, energy, and conflict during investigations.

Day 2 – Reports
Writing investigation reports is an artform which challenges even the most seasoned investigators. This course outlines a clear procedure for investigation reporting, including every aspect from stepping out a methodology to analysing evidence. The course also includes guidance on the external challenges associated with reporting, including privacy, the perception of bias, and adverse action risks. Learners also receive templates, samples, style guide and key phrases to guide every kind of investigation report.

Meet your facilitator

Eden Elliot-Griggs

Eden is an experienced facilitator and subject matter expert in workplace behaviour and employee relations, delivering a broad range of programs and projects across the country. Using trauma-informed practice and technical expertise, she develops innovative frameworks and policy, leads complex consultation, and delivers training and presentations to advanced cohorts.

She works across workplace behaviour and employee relations contexts, supporting organisations through policy development, consultation processes and capability building. Her facilitation is grounded in practical application, combining technical knowledge with contemporary workplace practice.

Key Learning Outcomes

Define what belongs in an allegation or particular, and what does not

Understand why and when allegations must be prepared

Identify issues which may be subject of allegations, and which may not

Frame allegations and particulars in a correct and precise manner

Identify, pre-empt, and troubleshoot common issues with allegations

Prepare letters of allegation that meet legal requirements

Know what must appear in an investigation report, and where

Understand the limits of the investigator’s role and how this impacts reporting

Apply a consistent and correct writing style with minimal repetition

Identify and summarise only relevant evidence

Analyse evidence for relevance, consistency, reliability, and past or patterns of conduct

Draw correct, evidence-based findings as to facts and breaches

Handle situations where evidence is incomplete or insufficient

Demonstrate procedural fairness in all aspects of reporting

Course Details

Delivery Mode

Virtual Workshop

Learner Effort

2 x 3-hour live sessions

Member Course Fees

$1,180

Non-member Course Fees

$1,416

Member CPD Points

Course Delivery

Virtual Learning

Prepare for the virtual workshop - comprehensive course learning materials are delivered straight to your email inbox before you participate in the live workshop.

Participate in one or more live facilitator-led 3-hour online workshops delivered via Zoom (these are generally programs with which AHRI partners with a specialist provider)

Course Delivery

Blended Learning

Prepare for your learning journey – engage with your peers, complete pre-course tasks, explore and start working through the course online learning module at your own pace.

Participate in one or more live interactive facilitator-led 90 minute online learning sessions delivered via Zoom.

Apply your learning directly to your workplace between the live learning sessions – explore interactive case studies and engage in skills based practice activities.

Reflect on your learning, share what you’ve learnt, and create a plan of action for workplace application.