Senior Investigation Officer

Senior Investigation Officer

Contract Type:

6 Month Contract

Location:

Bankstown - New South Wales

Contact Name:

Oliver Iles-mann

Contact Email:

oliver.iles-mann@ashdownpeople.com.au

Contact Phone:

0424673821

Posted Date:

16-02-2026

Council is seeking a highly skilled Senior Investigations Officer to lead and manage complex, sensitive investigations across governance, staffing, managerial and disciplinary matters within our organisation.

About the Role
Reporting to the Manager Audit & Corporate Assurance, you will lead and deliver complex internal investigations in line with Council policies, recognised methodologies and relevant legislation, applying a risk-based approach to gather, analyse and report evidence with accuracy and impartiality.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead complex investigations into Code of Conduct, performance and governance matters.
  • Analyse evidence and prepare clear, high-quality reports with findings and recommendations.
  • Brief Executive and Senior Leadership on outcomes and strategic implications.
  • Build strong stakeholder relationships and liaise with external agencies where required.
  • Ensure evidence is managed in line with legislation and policy.
  • Strengthen governance by improving investigation processes, capability and risk management.
You will bring:
  • Extensive recent experience conducting complex and sensitive investigations, ideally within a regulatory or public sector environment.
  • Strong knowledge of administrative law principles and their application to sound decision-making.
  • Exceptional written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, persuasive and defensible reports.
  • Strong verbal communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Essential Requirements
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Law, Investigations or a related discipline.
  • Extensive experience in Code of Conduct and performance-related investigations.
  • NSW Driver Licence.
Desirable:
  • Experience working in a legal, regulatory or highly confidential investigations environment.
If you are interested and have relevant experience, please click apply.
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