Senior Investigator

I work for NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier's Department in Sydney seeks a Senior Investigator in the Construction Compliance Unit. You will conduct investigations, audits and compliance activities across NSW, joining a field team that inspects building sites and applies NSW construction guidelines.

You’ll work with diverse stakeholders, analyse complex information and provide balanced, evidence-based recommendations. Role based in Martin Place, Sydney, with flexible working options where available.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting investigations and assessing evidence within regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to interview and communicate complex information clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Current driver’s licence and relevant building/construction knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex investigations, audits and compliance activities.
• Inspect building and construction sites across NSW.
• Provide sound recommendations within regulatory frameworks.

Skills

Investigation

Compliance expertise

Critical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Industry knowledge

Education

Certificate IV qualification

Job description

• Turn evidence into action through meaningful investigative work
• Solve complex workplace problems and contribute to fair outcomes across NSW
• Ongoing, Clerk Grade 7/8 ($116,981 - $129,492 per annum) opportunity based in Martin Place, Sydney

Conduct complex investigations, audits and compliance activities that help uphold workplace laws and support fair outcomes across NSW.

About the Role

Workplace laws protect workers and support responsible businesses. As a Senior Investigator in the Construction Compliance Unit, you’ll help ensure these laws are understood and upheld. You’ll join the Premier’s Department’s Industrial Relations team, where integrity, professionalism and a commitment to fair and informed outcomes underpin everything we do.

You will be part of a field team conducting site inspections and audits across building and construction sites in NSW. This activity relations to the administration and supervision of the NSW Building and Construction Guidelines referred in the link below.

This role offers variety, challenge and purpose. You'll work on sensitive and complex matters, engage with diverse stakeholders and contribute to decisions that have a real impact on workers and businesses.

To learn more about the role please review the Role Description and the New South Wales Industrial Relations Guidelines.

We're Looking For

• Investigation & Compliance Expertise: Experience conducting investigations, gathering and assessing evidence, and making sound recommendations within legislative or regulatory frameworks
• Critical Thinking & Sound Judgement: Ability to analyse complex information, identify risks, solve problems and make balanced decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, conduct interviews and communicate complex information clearly and professionally
• Industry Knowledge: Experience in the building and construction industry, compliance, regulation or a related field, with an understanding of industry practices and associated legislative frameworks highly regarded
• Relevant Qualifications: Relevant certificate IV qualification and a current driver’s licence

We value diverse experiences. Even if you’re not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Working: Broad range of flexible working arrangements
• Career Development: Ongoing learning through expert-led sessions, online training, and professional development opportunities
• Work-Life Balance: Flex time accrual for extra hours worked (for non-executive roles) based on a 35-hour standard week
• Wellbeing Support: Access to employee assistance program, fitness passport program, and wellbeing initiatives
• Inclusive Culture: Staff-led networks including Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Network, and Young Professionals Network

Salary: Clerk Grade 7/8. Package includes base salary ($116,981 - $129,492) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

Hiring Manager: Patrick Quinlan, Manager, [e-mail]

About the Premier's Department

Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government

The Premier's Department leads the state's 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. Learn more about the department and a career at Premier's Department.

Our Commitment

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.

The Premier's Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.

Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at [e-mail], or reaching out to the hiring manager.

Talent Pool: A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be contacted for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.