WORKPLACE
INVESTIGATION BRIEF
SUBJECT
National Computational Infrastructure – Workplace Investigation Brief
AUTHOR
Usman Bhatti
DATE
25 March 2024
1. The University requires legal advice in the form of a workplace investigation on
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Agencies thin the National Computational Infrastructure Centre
(“NCI”).
2. The University requests an initial meeting about its needs and the information in this
brief prior to commencement of the investigation.
BACKGROUND
3. The University has become aware of concerns involving WH&S at NCI. s47E -
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WORKPLACE INVESTIGATION – SCOPE
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WORKPLACE INVESTIGATION – DETAILS
8. As part of the Investigation, it is expected that Ashurst will make, where the evidence
allows, findings of fact in respect to the matters outlined in the scope.
9. The University prefers any interviews to be carried out in person at the University.
Should this not be possible, then other options can be used. Ashurst is free to
interview current employees in addition to seeking information and documentation
from the University. Where considered necessary and appropriate, Ashurst can seek
to interview former employees of NCI. Ashurst should provide the University with a
list of former employees so contact details and communication strategies can be
agreed to.
10. Where recordings of interviews are made, then copies of the recordings and interview
summaries should be provided to the University at the culmination of the workplace
investigation.
WORKPLACE INVESTIGATION – TIMING
11. The University requires the Investigation commence as soon as possible. It would also
like, pending operational limitations, the investigation to be completed within one
month of commencement.
UNIVERSITY CONTACTS AND SUPPORT
12. The University will provide relevant administration assistance with interview
locations and communications with current employees. The primary contacts at the
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University for questions about scope, investigation matters or issues which arise
during the investigation are as follows:
Name of
Position
Contact Details
Individual
Usman Bhatti Senior Employee Relations
xxxxx.xxxxxx@xxx.xxx.xx
Specialist
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Mark Cook
Deputy Chief People Officer
xxxx.xxxx@xxx.xxx.xx
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13. The primary contact in respect to administration support related matters is Daniel
Lee – Employee Relations Consultant
Name of
Position
Contact Details
Individual
Daniel Lee
Employee Relations Consultant xxxxxx.x.xxx@xxx.xxx.xx
CONTEXT AND OTHER INFORMATION
1. The University provides the following context and additional information to assist
Ashurst in the first instance.
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REPORTED RISKS
4. Figtree is the University’s WH&S reporting system. The University has attached
incident reports by employees of NCI over the past three years.
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ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS
9. The University is preparing a Book of Documents to assist Ashurst in the initial
instance. This Book of documents will include:
a. Relevant Policies and Procedures
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Document Outline
