Meet Our Team
At Abacus Investigations, we understand that every organisation faces its own unique and often complex workplace challenges. Our team specialises in delivering independent workplace investigations that are tailored to the specific needs of each client. We take the time to understand your situation, clarify the issues, and design a customised investigative plan that supports your organisational goals.
Our focus is on bringing clarity, confidence and peace of mind to our clients, protecting your organisation’s interests while ensuring a fair, transparent and procedurally sound process for everyone involved. With years of experience across diverse sectors, we have a proven track record of delivering high‑quality outcomes.
Meet the Founder
Tim Rodger
With over 35 years of comprehensive experience in human resources management, Tim Rodger specialises in handling a wide range of critical areas, including equal employment complaints, bullying and harassment investigations, performance management, staff discipline processes, and termination procedures. Recognising a gap in the industry, Tim seized the opportunity to address the lack of professionals in these specialised fields, ensuring expert guidance and resolution for organisations facing complex HR challenges.
Tim's Qualifications
Tim brings a wealth of qualifications and experience to Abacus Investigations, including:
• Certificate IV in Government Investigations
• Certificate III in Investigative Services
• Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management, Charles Sturt University
(including managing staff issues and dealing with difficult people)
• Diploma of Management (including managing staff issues)
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
• Certificate IV in Celebrancy
(including interview techniques, creative writing, and public speaking)
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Meet our Associate
Eleanor van Enst
Joining Abacus Investigations in 2024 as Associate Investigator, Eleanor van Enst works closely with Tim to conduct workplace investigations and support business operations. With a diverse career across not-for-profit and government sectors in human resources and executive management, Eleanor brings strong communication skills and a highly-developed understanding of workplace culture, governance and dynamics. She applies a person-centred and resolutions-focused approach to her investigative work, supporting organisations to navigate complex HR and performance matters with clarity, fairness and best-practice guidance.
Eleanor's Qualifications
Eleanor brings a diverse skillset to investigative services, with qualifications including:
• Certificate III in Investigative Services
• Bachelor of Arts
• Certificate IV in Mental Health
• Writing Ministerial Letters & Briefs course
• Psychological First Aid Training
• Mental Health First Aid Training