Hybrid Whistleblower Support Specialist, Clerk Grade 7/8

NSW Ombudsman; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

35-hour work week

Close to Town Hall Station

Fitness Passport

Job summary

The NSW Ombudsman in Sydney CBD is seeking a Whistleblower Support Specialist (Clerk Grade 7/8) to provide information and support to people making or seeking to make a public interest disclosure under the PID Act. The role emphasises empowering public officials to raise concerns with clear pathways and outcomes.

You will combine empathetic communication with the ability to navigate legislation, work both independently and in a team, and engage diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Empathetic communicator able to analyse client needs and manage expectations.
• Strong written and oral communication with diverse stakeholders; able to prepare correspondence and reports.
• Experience analysing sensitive matters and providing appropriate advice.
• Ability to navigate legislation and processes and explain them clearly.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications (law and/or social work) or equivalent working experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide information and support to people making or seeking to make a public interest disclosure.
• Help empower public officials to raise concerns and provide pathways after disclosure.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Analytical thinking

Legislation literacy

Teamwork

Education

Law and/or Social Work degree

Job description

The NSW Ombudsman in Sydney CBD is seeking a Whistleblower Support Specialist (Clerk Grade 7/8) to provide information and support to people making or seeking to make a public interest disclosure under the PID Act. The role emphasises empowering public officials to raise concerns with clear pathways and outcomes.

You will combine empathetic communication with the ability to navigate legislation, work both independently and in a team, and engage diverse stakeholders.