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

• Lead a team of dedicated investigators to ensure councils and councillors consistently meet statutory responsibilities and community expectations
• Permanent full-time opportunity (35 hours per week/5 days)
• NSW office located in Parramatta with flexible working supported

• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $ $149,739.00 to $173,174.00 plus super (Grade 11/12)

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. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

The Office of Local Government (OLG) is a small, yet diverse agency of professionals invested in creating healthy and prosperous communities across NSW. Through the development of policy, programs, strong relationships, engagement and intervention, OLG is a driver of reform and uplift across the state, with a purpose of fostering a strong and sustainable local government sector.

There’s never been a better time to join a diverse, welcoming and fulfilling agency that helps build healthy and prosperous communities across NSW!

The role

As the Manager, Investigations you will lead the team that oversees the conduct of councils and councillors by running fair, thorough investigations into pecuniary interest, misconduct, maladministration and other matters that may require early intervention. The role oversees multiple, concurrent confidential and complex investigations, cutting through technical information quickly, and turning it into clear, practical guidance that allows councils and councillors to meet their legal and ethical responsibilities.

You will steer your team engaging in challenging investigations end‑to‑end, support senior leaders with timely advice, and strengthen systems, processes and capability so the team consistently delivers quality outcomes. You also prepare high‑level reports and evidence, build strong relationships with councils, co‑regulators and other agencies, and bring people together to address sensitive issues and protect the integrity of the local government sector in NSW.

For more information read the full Role Description: Manager Investigations

What you will bring to the role

• Significant experience in leading teams of investigators, while building capability across the team and mentoring staff to ensure investigations and compliance activities are conducted with rigour and fairness.  
• Expert investigative judgement, with the ability to lead complex, sensitive and high‑risk investigations, assess evidence objectively and make sound, defensible decisions.
• Advanced regulatory and legislative literacy, particularly in applying the Local Government Act and related frameworks to guide investigations, compliance decisions and stakeholder advice.
• High‑level analytical and communication skills, able to rapidly absorb technical, legal and operational information and convert it into clear, plain‑English advice, reports and recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder influence and negotiation capability, with the confidence to engage councils, co‑regulators and legal partners on sensitive matters while maintaining sector integrity and trust.
• Capable of driving outcomes while effectively involving stakeholders throughout the process, fostering collaboration and buy‑in.
• Maintain meticulous attention to detail amidst high‑volume workloads, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks and deliverables.

Key knowledge and experience 

• Sound knowledge of, and/or experience in, the processes of local government. 

• Sound knowledge and experience in the conduct of formal investigations, evidence gathering and analysis processes. 

Essential requirements 

• Certificate IV in Government Investigations or equivalent and/or relevant professional experience and training. 

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 Tuesday, 28 April at 11:55PM. Should you require further information about the role please contact Brad Wade, Director Investigations and Interventions on bradley.wade@olg.nsw.gov.au. 

To enhance your account security, PageUp is introducing two-factor authentication (2FA). You can follow the step by step guide here. If you experience any issues please reach out on (02) 63637676 - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1.

A talent 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.