Investigator, Integrity Law Enforcement Conduct Commission 2 X Ongoing full-time roles | Grade 7/8 | Sydney CBD based
About Us:
The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) is an independent body exercising royal commission powers to detect, investigate and expose serious misconduct within the NSW Police Force (NSWPF) and the NSW Crime Commission (NSWCC). The LECC also independently monitors and reviews the investigation of complaints by the NSWPF and the NSWCC about the conduct of their officers. In doing so the LECC recognises the primary responsibility of those agencies to investigate and prevent officer misconduct and corruption within those agencies, while providing for oversight of those functions.

The LECC works collaboratively with the NSWPF and the NSWCC to educate and promote the prevention and elimination of officer misconduct, particularly through the identification of systemic issues that are likely to be conducive to the occurrence of officer misconduct and corruption. The LECC also undertakes independent, real-time monitoring of critical incident investigations undertaken by the NSWPF and can make reports on the conduct of critical incident investigations by the NSWPF.

The LECC plays a key role in strengthening the integrity of law enforcement in NSW.

Find out more about the LECC: http://www.lecc.nsw.gov.au

Why join us?

At LECC, we are committed to strengthening the integrity of law enforcement in NSW, by working collaboratively with the NSW Police Force and the NSW Crime Commission to educate and promote the prevention and elimination of officer misconduct.

This role will suit an experienced professional with demonstrated experience in conducting and managing investigations, preparing briefs of evidence and/or bringing evidence based matters before a court. You will require high-level communication skills and demonstrated experience conducting interviews and other investigative techniques.

Reporting to a Senior Investigator, you will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team and an integral part of the Integrity Division team, working to undertake professional, effective and timely investigations into allegations of serious misconduct and maladministration in the NSW Police Force and the NSW Crime Commission.

A full list of responsibilities can be found in the Role Description

Eligibility

• To be eligible to apply for this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.
• Serving or former sworn officers of the NSW Police Force are ineligible to apply for this role.
• You may be asked to undergo a health assessment to assess your fitness for this role

Essential Requirements

• Minimum five years’ investigative experience (other than the NSW Police Force) conducting and managing investigations and preparing briefs of evidence and/or bringing evidence-based matters before a court of competent jurisdiction.
• Be prepared to be certified to possess and use firearms and other prohibited weapons in accordance with the terms and provisions of the LECC’s Firearms and Prohibited Weapons policy and guidelines.
• High level written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with people of diverse background, occupation and seniority.
• Demonstrated experience in using traditional and contemporary interviewing and other investigative techniques.
• Knowledge and practical understanding of law enforcement policy, practice, procedures and culture.
• A probity assessment to establish reliability, trustworthiness, integrity and suitability of employment. In addition, LECC officers are also required to obtain a commonwealth security clearance, with the Senior Investigator, Integrity requiring clearance up to NV1 classification.
• Possession of a current Australian driver's license.
• Availability to work outside of normal business hours as operationally required.

Security vetting

• The successful applicant will undergo a stringent national security clearance assessment at Baseline Level.

How to apply:

If you are excited by this opportunity, we look forward to receiving your application. To apply, please submit the following:

1. Resume - No more than three A4 pages. Must be up to date with current employment and clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.
2. Cover Letter – No more than 1500 words outlining how you fulfil the requirements of the role and addressing the targeted questions below:

Targeted Questions:

• Question 1 – Provide an example of a complex and/or sensitive investigation you have managed detailing how you managed risk and competing priorities to effectively deliver results whilst complying with relevant legislation. (Max 500 words)
• Question 2 – Describe a complicated problem you encountered during a complex investigation and outline what strategies you used to achieve the desired operational outcome? (Max 500 words)

You must submit your resume and cover letter on your candidate file application on I Work for NSW: http://www.iworkfor.nsw.gov.au Applications on other platforms will be disregarded.

Applications closing date: Sunday, 1st June 2025, 11.59pm

Part of the assessment process will include additional assessments in accordance with the Government Sector Employment Act 2013; you will be contacted to participate if shortlisted.

For specific questions about the role, you can contact Wendy Sculthorpe, Manager Investigations, Integrity Division at [email protected] or (02) 6321 6966.

For any technical issues, please contact I Work for NSW support desk from 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. Email: [email protected] or call 1800 562 679.

A talent pool may be created for future permanent or temporary positions and will remain valid for 18 months.

What we can offer you

• Flexible working arrangements – opportunity to work remotely up to 2 days per week
• Flexible start and finish times (between 7am and 7pm Mon-Fri)