Employment Type: Ongoing

Work Location: Greater Sydney Region, NSW

Classification / Grade / Band: Grade 7/8

Remuneration: Base salary from $113,574 – $125,720 plus superannuation and leave loading

Applications Close: 5 October 2025

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Are you passionate about upholding integrity in sport and animal welfare? Ready to make a real impact in a high-profile regulatory role?

Join a dedicated and highly respected team working to ensure transparency, fairness, and compliance within the greyhound racing industry in NSW.

We’re looking for a Senior Investigator who’s ready to lead complex investigations, contribute to critical decision-making, and play a key role in enforcing industry standards and legislation.

About the Role

As a Senior Investigator, you’ll lead and support investigations into allegations of misconduct, animal cruelty, and non-compliance under the Greyhound Racing Act 2017 and related legislation. You’ll also prepare high-quality briefs of evidence, provide expert advice, and appear in court or disciplinary hearings as required.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct and oversee major, high-impact investigations across the greyhound racing industry.

Monitor investigation quality and ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards.

Prepare detailed reports and briefs of evidence to support prosecution and enforcement outcomes.

Provide insights and intelligence to support strategic decision-making.

Represent the Commission in disciplinary and court proceedings.

Identify and assess complaints, working closely with the Manager of Racing Integrity.

Support the ongoing development of investigative tools, techniques, and team capability.

Key Challenges

Maintaining high ethical standards in a complex and dynamic regulatory environment.

Managing sensitive investigations with discretion, objectivity, and professionalism.

Balancing competing priorities while ensuring timely and accurate intelligence reporting.

Staying ahead of emerging trends, legislation, and investigative best practices.

What You’ll Bring

Extensive experience in investigations, compliance, or regulatory enforcement.

Strong understanding of relevant legislation, ideally the Greyhound Racing Act 2017.

Excellent communication skills – written and verbal – with the ability to produce high-quality evidence and reports.

Confidence to represent the Commission in court or formal proceedings.

Integrity, sound judgment, and the ability to thrive under pressure.

About The Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission

At the Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission, we take immense pride in our role of safeguarding the integrity of greyhound racing. As a Steward, you will play a crucial part in upholding high standards of animal welfare and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Your work will contribute to the welfare of greyhounds and the overall reputation of the industry.

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to collaborate with a dedicated team, where your skills and passion for animal welfare will be highly valued. Apply today to be a part of our mission!

Interested in working with us?

We would love to learn more about you!

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ and diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Read the role description to learn more about the role and submit your application ONLY via the I Work for NSW jobs platform.

How we get to know you:

an up-to-date resume detailing your knowledge, skills, and experience in relation to the role.

complete several pre-screening questions as part of the application process.

Talent Pool

A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool represents a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role or similar roles and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.

Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for ongoing employment at GWIC, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of Australia.

GWIC does not provide relocation expenses, nor can we support employer-sponsored work visas unless specifically referenced in the advertisement.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo background checks and provide confirmation of tertiary academic qualifications before commencement.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Flexibility

GWIC is committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve through an inclusive and flexible workplace.

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ and diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds