Independent Workplace Investigations
As workplace legislation continues to evolve, it is essential for organisations to adapt to these changes consistently. This commitment not only ensures compliance with laws but also helps to clarify both employer and employee rights, as well as address workplace issues that may arise.
In the event of an escalating issue within the workplace, it is advisable to engage a team of experienced professionals to manage the situation through an objective, fair, and professional process.
Our team brings over 15 years of experience to their practice. With backgrounds in Human Resources (HR) and Employee Relations, they provide a nuanced approach to investigating misconduct, including bullying, discrimination, harassment, and sexual harassment.
We have successfully resolved 300+ complex investigations across diverse industries.

Engage Our Workplace Investigators
With an extensive background in human resource management and industrial relations, our team possesses high order analytical understanding, the proven ability to assess strategic options, and strong negotiating, advocacy and presentation skills.
Our team has extensive experience in conducting independent workplace investigations into allegations of bullying and harassment, and has conducted major investigations across a broad range of industries.
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To receive a quote on conducting an independent workplace investigation, speak to one of our consultants.
Consultant Profile
Dr Helen Sitlington PhD
Dr Helen Sitlington has over 25 years’ experience as a Human Resources and Employment Relations practitioner and is a Certified Practitioner with the Australian Human Resource Institute.
Dr Verena Marshall, PhD
Verena specialises in workplace investigations, mediations, and training.
Eileen Walsh
As iHR Australia’s Director of Professional Service, Eileen expertly oversees iHR Australia’s project management, quality control and account management services and teams.
Kirsten Hartmann
From undertaking large-scale investigations into HR/IR compliance issues, Kirsten has held long-term consulting roles and provided comprehensive advice on HR/IR matters
Lorna Reid
Lorna is skilled in wage compliance, workplace investigations, developing in-house training programs, and establishing performance management systems.
Marie Irwin
Marie has worked in the field of workplace relations and employment law for more than twenty years with ASX100 companies, trade unions and major law firms in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne.
Paula Bruce
Paula Bruce is a workplace dispute resolution expert. Since 1999, she has worked conscientiously to support organisations achieve conflict resolution both through models of early intervention such as mediation, education and collaboration and by providing workplace behaviour reviews/audits and investigations when necessary.
Steven Booker
Steven Booker is an experienced business and counselling psychologist with a combination of mental health, HR and employment law knowledge that has helped many organisations and managers resolve, mediate, investigate and crisis manage complex mental illness, stress, conflict, organisational change and workplace critical incidents.