Overview
Senior Investigator Jobs in Eastgardens, New South Wales, Australia at NSW Department of Communities and Justice
Title: Senior Investigator
Company: NSW Department of Communities and Justice
Location: Eastgardens, New South Wales, Australia
Location – Long Bay Correctional Centre Complex, Malabar, Sydney
Employment type – Full-Time, Temporary
Salary – Clerk Grade 7/8 – $113,574 – $125,720 (plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading)
Your role
Conduct assessments and investigations, including security investigations and critical / targeted investigations as directed by Investigations Manager, in a professional and effective manner in accordance with the legislative requirements, available methodologies and organisational guidelines to enhance internal control through review and formulation of systems and policies for the protection of the public interest and identification of risks.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct timely investigations into matters of interest and sensitive incidents and provide evidence-based reports and/or findings for senior management review that may lead to development of systems and policy for increased internal controls.
- Conduct analytical risk-assessments and prepare reports and/or findings for systems and procedural deficiencies
- Alert the branch senior management on any contingency and incidental issues that may emerge as part of the investigations, whether or not requiring the involvement of external agencies for resolution.
- Deliver individually or as part of a work team, high quality customer service to support the achievement of business unit outcomes and maintain strict confidentiality and integrity over sensitive information.
- Provide advice, recommendations and statistics to senior management on matters for sound decision making purposes.
- Ensure business activities are completed in line with legislative and policy requirements for the effective operation of the Investigations Branch and that all information is accurate, stored correctly and accessible only by authorised personnel.
- Monitor and address enquiries, including those that are escalated, to resolve them in a timely and professional manner.
What We’re Looking For
- Relevant experience in the conduct of misconduct and other investigations in a public sector environment
- Knowledge of the Government Sector Employment Act 2013 (GSE Act), rules of evidence, civil and administrative procedures and the machinery of government
- Certificate IV in Government Investigations or higher qualification or relevant experience
- Current driver’s licence and preparedness to drive a vehicle in the course of performing the role
- Capacity and willingness to be on call and travel at short notice to respond to critical incidents and spend periods away from own residence
Download the role description.
To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now’ button.
We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.
What We Offer
We offer a variety of benefits, including:
- A challenging and rewarding career
- Flexible, autonomous work environment
- Competitive pay and conditions
- Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
- Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.
We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.
Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).
Applications close 11th May 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Alysha Bock via email [email protected] .
If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Rachel Urquhart-Secord on 02 9354 1624 or via email [email protected]
Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.
Other Information
A Talent Pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. Priority will be given to filling the role at Long Bay Correctional Complex.
For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
To keep up with recruitment opportunities at DCJ, follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CareersatDCJ/
