• Vacancy: Principal Investigator, Clerk Grade 11/12 – Investigations and Major Projects Branch
  
• Location: Sydney CBD with hybrid and flexible working options.
  
• Employment: Temporary 12 month opportunity.
  
• Salary Range: Up to $189,980. Package includes salary ($145,378- $168,130), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

The Role

The Principal Investigator leads teams in the conduct of investigations or major projects in accordance with the statutory functions and strategic priorities of the Ombudsman.

This work may include investigations arising from individual complaints and major projects and investigations initiated of our own motion into systemic issues across our jurisdiction, including state and local government and community services sectors.

About you

This role would be well suited for a professional with considerable experience in conducting and leading administrative investigations and inquiries, especially within an oversight context; the ability to manage complex and sensitive issues; lead a team and work closely with stakeholders.

You will have highly developed analytical and communications skills and have relevant government/regulatory expertise at a senior level in areas such as investigations, audit, systemic reviews or complex complaint handling.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• Experience in investigations or systems review in a government or oversight context
• Experience leading teams in a high-performance culture
• Strong conceptual and analytical ability including the ability to interpret complex issues, critically assess evidence, and develop recommendations to address identified issues
• Outstanding written communication skills and demonstrated experience in preparing reports, including public reports, from investigatory processes
• Strong oral communication skills, with demonstrated capability to undertake interviews, lead negotiations and present persuasively.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in law, government investigations, public policy or other relevant discipline would be highly desirable.
• Past experience in a health-related field would be advantageous.

What can we offer?

• Competitive salary and future growth opportunities within NSW Ombudsman
• Flexibility and the capacity to work in a hybrid way
• Work life balance with a 35-hour work week
• Opportunity to utilise and hone management and mentorship skills
• Close to public transport - office is adjacent to Town Hall Train Station
• Great team environment and culture

Notes:

• We are expecting to conduct interviews during January 2025.
• Online applications must consist of:
  • Covering letter (max 2 pages) highlighting your claims for the role and which role you are applying for.
  • CV outlining your skills, knowledge, and experience as relevant to this role.
• The assessment process will be conducted by a standard panel assessment process.
• A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a pool 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.
• Short listed candidates will be subject to security and other vetting processes.
• Only applications that are submitted through iworkfor.nsw.gov.au will be accepted.
• Late applications will not be accepted.
• All temporary roles may have the opportunity for ongoing employment.

Employment at the NSW Ombudsman is subject to the satisfactory completion of security and related vetting including, in part, a criminal records check; signed understanding and acceptance of a range of policies; two statutory declarations relating to conflicts of interest, arrests, charges, convictions and a health declaration.

The NSW Ombudsman promotes a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We particularly encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTIQ+ people and people of all genders, and people with disability. We support flexibility and all roles advertised on a full-time basis may be considered for part-time employment.

Additional Information is available at the following links.

• Role Description
  
• NSW Ombudsman Website
  

Inquiries can be directed to Recruitment team via [email protected], using the subject line: Principal Investigator - Clerk Grade 11/12 enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We provide adjustments including alternative formats to the recruitment process for candidates including individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process (including alternative formats) or have an enquiry about the support provided, please contact Jean on 02 8317 2386 or [email protected].