Investigation Officer (Identified)

myCareer - NSW Government • Independence Charter Township, MI

3d • A$116,981 - A$129,492 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Investigation Officer supports high-quality, consistent and timely regulatory investigations across the Child Safe, Working with Children Check, and Reportable Conduct schemes. The role contributes to a centralised investigations and compliance function by gathering information, conducting preliminary assessments, analysing evidence and preparing documentation to inform decision-making.

The role is part of the newly established Investigations and Enforcement Directorate, which responds to matters affecting the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people across New South Wales. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives are important to ensuring that regulatory approaches, investigations and stakeholder engagement are culturally informed, respectful and responsive. This identified position contributes to strengthening cultural capability within the Directorate and supporting better outcomes for Aboriginal children, young people, families and communities.

This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified position, open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. It is a full-time temporary opportunity until 30 June 2027, located at Strawberry Hills with hybrid and flexible working arrangements. The role is graded Clerk Grade 7/8, with a salary of $116,981–$129,492, plus employer superannuation contributions and annual leave loading.

Requirements

• The position is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
• Appropriate tertiary qualifications or demonstrated, relevant, equivalent professional experience.
• Satisfactory completion of security and related vetting checks.
• A current Working with Children Check.
• Applicants must provide confirmation of Aboriginality either through a Confirmation of Aboriginality form or written confirmation from two to three Aboriginal organisations in the community where they live or work, confirming descent, self-identification and community acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of high-quality, consistent and timely regulatory investigations across the Child Safe, Working with Children Check, and Reportable Conduct schemes.
• Gather information from relevant sources.
• Conduct preliminary assessments.
• Analyse evidence.
• Prepare documentation to inform decision-making.
• Contribute to the centralised investigations and compliance function.
• Support culturally informed, respectful and responsive investigations, regulatory approaches and stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Culturally safe workplace supported by OCG's First Nations Staff Network and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Steering Committee.
• Access to culturally appropriate external cultural supervision and support.
• Leave and flexible working arrangements that support connection to culture, Country, community, family and significant cultural obligations.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Employer contributions to superannuation.
• Annual leave loading.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed