Senior Investigator

Senior Investigator (Multiple roles)

Law Enforcement Conduct Commission

Grade 9/10 | Sydney CBD based

Ongoing and Temporary (6-12 months) opportunities available

Are you looking for a role that:

• contributes to public confidence in the integrity of law enforcement agencies in NSW; and
• utilises your excellent analytical, research, investigative and teamwork skills?

If so, then this is your opportunity to join the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) – an independent investigative commission established to provide oversight of the NSW Police Force and NSW Crime Commission.

Find out more about the LECC:

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.

The Senior Investigator, Oversight leads a team of investigators who are actively involved in reviewing and providing analysis of investigations conducted by the NSW Police Force and the NSW Crime Commission in order to determine whether the investigative process undertaken is legally and procedurally sound, and that the outcomes of the investigation are supported by evidence.

This is an ongoing role.

A full list of responsibilities can be found in the Role Description - Senior Investigator, Oversight

The Senior Investigator Inspections and Monitoring is part of the Oversight division, responsible for keeping under scrutiny the misconduct systems and processes established by the NSW Police Force and the NSW Crime Commission, for dealing with misconduct matters. The role is responsible for conducting targeted inspections and real-time monitoring of complex and sensitive misconduct investigations conducted by the NSW Police Force and the NSW Crime Commission. This includes determining whether the investigative processes undertaken by those agencies are legally and procedurally sound, and that the outcomes of the investigation are objective and supported by evidence.

There are 2 X temporary roles available upto 6-12 months.

A full list of responsibilities can be found in the Role Description - Senior Investigator Inspections and Monitoring

Eligibility

• To be eligible to apply for this role you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident and have a valid Australian driver licence.
• Serving or former sworn officers of the NSW Police Force are ineligible to apply for this role.

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge and practical understanding of Law Enforcement policy, practice, procedures and culture.
• Demonstrated superior attention to detail and the ability to apply legislative provisions, policy frameworks and relevant legal concepts to real case scenarios.
• Demonstrated high level oral and written English communication skills and the proven ability to communicate effectively with high level management staff.
• The ability to lead, mentor and supervise staff and to promote positive team dynamics to achieve organisational goals.
• Certificate IV or Diploma in Government Investigations (desirable).

Security vetting

• The successful applicant will undergo a stringent national security clearance assessment up to the Negative Vetting 1 Level.

How to apply:

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

• 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.
• Cover Letter – No more than 600 words outlining how you fulfil the requirements of the role, the role you are interested in and addressing the targeted questions below:

Targeted Questions:

• Question 1 – What do you understand the Senior Investigator role within the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) to be? And what do you see as the key challenges of the role?
• Question 2 – Why do you believe you would be a good fit for the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission?

You must submit your resume and cover letter on your candidate file application on I Work for NSW:

Applications closing date: Thursday, 25th September 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 Steven Hilton-Smith at

For any technical issues, please contact I Work for NSW support desk from 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. Email: or call

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

Information about the recruitment process

Information about recruitment in the NSW Public Sector can be found here: .

Our Commitment

• The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise the First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with Country. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
• We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.

• Manage the process of reviewing often complex and sensitive misconduct investigations conducted by the NSW Police Force and the NSW Crime Commission, ensuring that the investigations are legally sound and that they have been conducted in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
• Plan, lead and coordinate investigations into the manner in which the NSW Police Force and the NSW Crime Commission investigate misconduct matters.
• Lead, coach and develop team members in the execution of the Investigator, Oversight role.
• Carry a caseload of more complex and sensitive investigations. This role will have primary carriage of such matters and will appropriately delegate tasks and responsibilities to team members.