Investigation Officer (Identified)
About The Position
The Investigation Officer supports the delivery of 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 position 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. In this Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified role, cultural perspectives help ensure regulatory approaches, investigations and stakeholder engagement are informed, respectful and responsive to the communities served. The role also contributes to strengthening cultural capability within the Directorate and supporting better outcomes for Aboriginal children, young people, families and communities. The Office of the Children’s Guardian oversees, regulates and monitors organisations and individuals providing services to children, young people and vulnerable people. It works across metropolitan, regional, rural and remote communities to strengthen child-safe practice, regulate child-related sectors, and support better outcomes. The position is based at Strawberry Hills, with hybrid and flexible working arrangements. It is a full-time temporary opportunity through 30 June 2027, graded Clerk Grade 7/8, with a salary of $116,981–$129,492 plus employer superannuation contribution and annual leave loading. The role is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants must provide confirmation of Aboriginality using either a Confirmation of Aboriginality form or written confirmation from two to three Aboriginal organisations in their community confirming descent, self-identification and community acceptance. Employment is subject to satisfactory security and related vetting checks, and all roles at the Office of the Children’s Guardian require a current Working with Children Check.
Requirements
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications or demonstrated relevant equivalent professional experience.
- A current Working with Children Check is required for all roles at the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
- Satisfactory completion of security and related vetting checks is required.
- The role is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people; confirmation of Aboriginality must be provided through one of the stated alternatives.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in investigation, risk assessment or regulatory work is welcomed.
- Experience gained through community, government, non-government, regulatory, investigative, justice, advocacy, service delivery or leadership roles is welcomed.
- Cultural knowledge, lived experience, community engagement, leadership and transferable skills are encouraged.
Responsibilities
- Support regulatory investigations across the Child Safe, Working with Children Check and Reportable Conduct schemes.
- Gather information from relevant sources and conduct preliminary assessments.
- Analyse evidence and prepare documentation to inform decision-making.
- Contribute to the centralised investigations and compliance function.
- Support culturally informed, respectful and responsive investigations and stakeholder engagement.
- Contribute to strengthening cultural capability within the Investigations and Enforcement Directorate.
Benefits
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Culturally safe workplace supported by the 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 supporting connection to culture, Country, community, family and significant cultural obligations.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Values-driven workplace committed to child safety and cultural inclusion.
- Employer contribution to superannuation.
- Annual leave loading.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
