Investigator

Wollongong - Australia

Monthly Salary: $ 115817 - 130667

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW

Working to protect the states environment and heritage.

Investigator (Environment Officer Class 8) multiple opportunities available
Ongoing opportunities full-time (35 hours per week)
Office locations are Dubbo Goulburn and Wollongong Other locations can be negotiated across NSW hybrid working supported
Salary relative to experience and ranges from $115817 to $130667 super

Our Investigation and Enforcement team is currently seeking experienced Investigators to undertake end to end investigations into potential breaches of NSW environment and heritage legislation. The role includes significant travel and field work requirements into remote areas conducting records of interview desktop assessments spatial data analysis brief of evidence preparation and giving evidence at court..

About You

To be successful in this role you will bring the following experience including but not limited to:

Undertake a range of compliance and investigative activities under relevant environmental legislation delivering risk-based regulatory outcomes.

Gather analyse and clearly document evidence to prepare high-quality reports briefs and submissions that support informed decision-making in line with legislative policy and recordkeeping requirements.
Provide advice guidance and mentoring to colleagues to build capability and consistency in the delivery of effective compliance and investigative services.
Prepare clear accurate and timely written outputs including reports submissions briefing notes and ministerial correspondence to support sound decision-making and maintain confidence in regulatory processes when managing complex sensitive or highprofile matters.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with coregulators and other partner agencies to support coordinated compliance and investigation activities and achieve improved regulatory outcomes.
Be available to undertake extended travel and field work requirements to remote areas and maintain a high level of WHS awareness and ability.
Work in a high output investigation team and ensure best practice and procedurally fair investigations.

Essential Requirements

A satisfactory Criminal History Check
Current NSW drivers licence and ability and willingness to travel throughout the state when required
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or demonstrated equivalent professional experience in investigations regulation law defence intelligence services agriculture and natural resources management biodiversity assessment and Aboriginal cultural heritage management or archaeology

For more information read the full Role Description: Investigator

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change Energy the Environment and Water(DCCEEW) works to protect the states environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy powered by affordable reliable and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the states natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state to support the environment communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

Participation in the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS)

Please read the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme Protocol to understand if it applies to your circumstances. All applicants for this role and new employees with an existing defined interest in the BOS will be required to disclose their personal (or a close family members) participation to ensure potential conflict of interests are declared and managed appropriately.

To Apply

If excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including a copy of your resume and cover letter (max 2 pages) expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

Applications close: Thursday 26 February 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Ashleigh Bellotti via or

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live work and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disabilities the LGBTQI community and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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Do you want your work to make a difference for NSWWorking to protect the states environment and heritage.Investigator (Environment Officer Class 8) multiple opportunities availableOngoing opportunities full-time (35 hours per week)Office locations are Dubbo Goulburn and Wollongong Other locations ...