Senior Investigator Licensing, Probity & Approvals

Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 103,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport in Sydney is seeking a Probity Officer to assess gaming licence applications, conduct probabilty investigations and determine regulatory approvals across gaming, wagering and casino sectors.

You will analyse information, interpret legislation, prepare reports and recommendations, and collaborate with stakeholders to support fair, impartial and efficient regulation in a dynamic NSW environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in regulatory, compliance, investigative or probity-related roles.

Responsibilities

• Assess gaming-related licence applications and conduct probity investigations.
• Prepare high-quality reports, briefs and recommendations for regulatory decisions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support informed decision-making.
• Analyse information and interpret legislation in a high-volume environment.

Skills

Regulatory experience

Investigative mindset

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Integrity and impartiality

Job description

• Join Hospitality and Racing a division within the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
• Clerk Grade 5/6 with a salary range of $102,936 - $113,579 per annum plus superannuation
• Ongoing role based in Sydney, NSW with hybrid work arrangements

Are you an experienced regulatory professional with a strong investigative mindset and a passion for maintaining integrity in highly regulated environments?

About the Role

As a Probity Officer, you will play a key role in assessing gaming-related licence applications, conducting complex probity investigations and determining a range of regulatory approval requests across the gaming, wagering and casino sectors.

Working within a dynamic and evolving regulatory environment, you will analyse complex information, interpret legislation and prepare high-quality reports, briefs and recommendations that support informed decision-making.

This is an opportunity to contribute to best-practice regulation by identifying emerging risks and trends, supporting policy development and helping shape innovative regulatory approaches. You will collaborate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders to deliver outcomes that protect the integrity of the industry and support the achievement of regulatory objectives.

No two days are the same. You will balance investigative work, stakeholder engagement, research and analysis while ensuring regulatory activities are delivered in a fair, impartial and efficient manner.

About You

You're a proactive and analytical professional with experience in regulatory, compliance, investigative or probity-related roles.

You have strong judgement, can interpret and apply legislation with confidence, and are comfortable managing complex and sensitive matters in a high-volume environment.

You communicate clearly, build positive relationships with stakeholders and produce accurate, well-reasoned reports and recommendations.

Most importantly, you're committed to integrity, impartiality and delivering high-quality outcomes that support effective regulation.

You are also naturally curious and analytical. Whether researching an issue, identifying emerging trends, preparing a project brief or compiling performance reports, you can translate information into clear insights and practical recommendations.

Closing Date:11.59pm, Sunday 01 November 2026

Working at the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport (DCITHS)

At DCITHS we unite the state's key creative industries, Cultural Institutions, hospitality, entertainment, sports and tourism entities.

Collaborating with our stakeholders, we grow industries, create vibrant places, support wellbeing and enrich the cultural and creative life of NSW by:

• driving visitation, participation and attendance for diverse events and experiences
• enabling dynamic precincts, venues and creative industries
• creating connection between people and their communities
• providing inspiring, safe and accessible experiences and facilities for individuals and groups.

At DCITHS, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process or have an enquiry about the support provided, please contact Kalashree Wakhare Talent Acquisition Partner at [e-mail] or on 02 9240 8532

For more information on reasonable adjustments and types of alternate formats available through the recruitment process you can visit 'Adjustments for Individual needs' at I work for NSW.

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles for this role or similar roles that may become available over the next 18 months.