Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.

• Permanent full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Parramatta location with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $125,693 to $138,510 + super
  
  

What’s in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

The role

As a Senior Investigations Officer, your main role is to receive, assess and investigate reports of alleged wrongdoing by public officials. You'll provide expert advice to mitigate fraud and corruption through detection, prevention, early intervention, data analysis, and targeted investigations. Promoting a culture of good governance and encouraging staff to raise issues of wrongdoing are key aspects of your role.

You'll face challenges such as understanding complex technical information and communicating effectively with various stakeholders on sensitive matters. Your responsibilities include conducting complex investigations, managing allegations, and developing learning programs to improve ethical conduct. You'll also analyse data to identify trends and make recommendations to address systemic issues.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Investigations Officer

What you will bring to the role:

• Integrity and Professionalism: You will model the highest standards of ethical and professional behaviour, promoting a culture of integrity within the organization and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Resilience and Adaptability: You will demonstrate flexibility and initiative, responding promptly to changing situations and maintaining composure under pressure. Your ability to provide honest feedback and work through challenging issues will be crucial.
• Effective Communication: You will tailor your communication to diverse audiences, clearly explaining complex concepts and actively listening to others. Your ability to share information across teams will facilitate informed decision-making.
• Influence and Negotiation: You will lead productive discussions, negotiate from an informed position, and manage challenging relationships with stakeholders. Your fair and considered approach will help resolve conflicts and achieve consensus.
• Results Orientation: You will use your expertise to achieve outcomes efficiently, ensuring goals are met within set budgets and deadlines. Your ability to evaluate outcomes and identify priorities will drive continuous improvement and effective resource allocation.

What is an essential requirement:

• Tertiary qualifications in relevant field or equivalent work experience in corporate governance, and policy management.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting corporate investigations preferable in large and complex NSW government agencies.

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities. 

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close 11:55PM on Thursday 29 May 2025

Should you require further information about the role please contact Michele Peel on michele.peel@dpie.nsw.gov.au

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. 

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn