Financial Investigator
Ongoing role | Grade 7/8 | Sydney CBD
About Us:
The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) is an independent body exercising royal commission powers to detect, investigate and expose serious misconduct within the NSW Police Force (NSWPF) and the NSW Crime Commission (NSWCC). The LECC also independently monitors and reviews the investigation of complaints by the NSWPF and the NSWCC about the conduct of their officers. In doing so the LECC recognises the primary responsibility of those agencies to investigate and prevent officer misconduct and corruption within those agencies, while providing for oversight of those functions.
The LECC works collaboratively with the NSWPF and the NSWCC to educate and promote the prevention and elimination of officer misconduct, particularly through the identification of systemic issues that are likely to be conducive to the occurrence of officer misconduct and corruption. The LECC also undertakes independent, real-time monitoring of critical incident investigations undertaken by the NSWPF and can make reports on the conduct of critical incident investigations by the NSWPF.
The LECC plays a key role in strengthening the integrity of law enforcement in NSW.
about the LECC here.
About the role:
This role will suit an experienced professional with significant demonstrated experience in conducting financial investigations in law enforcement, accounting and/or finance sectors.
Reporting to the Senior Financial Investigator and working as an integral part of the Integrity division team, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team to undertake professional, effective and timely investigations into allegations of serious misconduct and maladministration in the NSW Police Force and the NSW Crime Commission. You will also be responsible for providing timely advice and recommendations to the Senior Financial Investigator, Manager Investigations and other key LECC staff on Integrity investigations related matters.
A full list of responsibilities can be found in the role description.
Our ideal candidate will have:
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Relevant tertiary, financial related qualifications and/or demonstrative experience in conducting complex financial investigations and analysis.
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Demonstrated experience in managing and conducting financial investigations and analysis in the law enforcement, accounting and/or finance sectors.
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Demonstrated experience in researching and collecting financial information, records and evidence and ability to meet deadlines in a high-pressure work environment.
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Demonstrated experience in the use of information technology for financial analysis/investigations. This can include digital forensic exploitation, data visualization and financial analysis tools.
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High level oral and written communication skills. This role will use briefings, data visualization and written products to explain complex financial analysis and provide findings.
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The role may require some availability to work outside of normal business hours as operationally required.
How to Apply
Your application must include:
1. 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.
2. Cover Letter – No more than 1500 words outlining how you fulfil the requirements of the role and addressing the targeted questions below:
Targeted Questions:
Question 1 – Provide an example of a complex and/or sensitive financial investigation you have managed. Please detail how you managed risk and competing priorities to effectively deliver results whilst complying with relevant legislation/policy. (Max 500 words)
Question 2 – Describe how you overcome a complicated problem you encountered during a complex financial investigation by using analysis tools and/or information technology. Outline what strategies you used to achieve the desired outcome. (Max 500 words)
Please refer to the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.
Application closing date: Sunday, 19 July 2026, 11.59pm.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for this ongoing role you must be an Australian citizen or Permanent Residence.
Security vetting
A probity assessment to establish reliability, trustworthiness, integrity and suitability of employment. In addition, LECC officers are also required to obtain and retain a commonwealth security clearance. The Financial Investigator requires a security clearance at the Baseline level.
Information about recruitment in the NSW Public Sector can be found here.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Wendy Sculthorpe at
[email protected].
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing or temporary positions, with a validity of 18 months.
What we can offer you
- Flexible working arrangements – opportunity to work remotely up to 2 days per week
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Flexible start and finish times (between 7am and 7pm Mon-Fri)
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Flex leave
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Salary packaging options
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Fitness Passport – discounted access to fitness facilities for employees and their families
Note: Serving or former sworn officers of the NSW Police Force are ineligible to apply for this role.
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 and Torres Straight Islander people are encouraged to apply.
We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.
