Senior Investigator and Senior Inspector
Clerk Grade: 7/8
Employment Type: Ongoing, Full-time (Multiple positions)
Hybrid work arrangements: Parramatta or Gosford. Office attendance required 2–3 days per week.
Salary: Base $113,574 – $125,720 per annum plus superannuation
An exciting opportunity has arisen within NSW Fair Trading, Rental Branch for both Senior Investigators and Senior Inspectors.
Please watch the video to see more about the work of the rental branch: Rental Commission Recruitment Social
About you
At NSW Fair Trading we’re making changes to put customers at the centre of everything we do, strengthen our regulatory impact, and enable our people to thrive. We’re looking for people who:
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Are passionate about housing and rental protections
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Think deeply about the needs of people and communities
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Want to be part of an organisation that’s transforming how the rental market is regulated
The skills needed for these roles are:
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Curiosity, strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
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Excellent communication skills
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A drive to achieving fair and just outcomes
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Knowledge of the rental sector and relevant laws is welcome but not required
About the roles
These roles sit within NSW Fair Trading’s Rental Branch, in our compliance and enforcement teams. The inspector positions are within the Rental Taskforce and their focus is on tenancies covered by the Residential Tenancies Act 2010. The investigator positions are within the new Boarding House and STRA Team and are focused on people living in shared housing accommodation types including Boarding houses, and matters of the Short-Term rental Accommodation (STRA) Code of Conduct.
Both teams lead complex investigations and inspections into potential breaches of the law and undertake enforcement action including fines, warnings and referrals for prosecution and licensing.
What you’ll do
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Lead and conduct inspections and complex investigations into breaches of rental laws including the Residential Tenancies Act 2010, the Boarding House Act 2012, the Property and Stock Agents Act 2002, the Short -term Rental Accommodation Industry Code of Conduct and relevant provisions of Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth).
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Collect, analyse and assess evidence to support enforcement and prosecution outcomes.
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Interview witnesses and keep them engaged throughout investigation, prepare briefs of evidence and present findings in formal proceedings.
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Provide high-quality advice and reports on investigative matters to senior executives and your peers
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure fair, consistent regulatory outcomes.
To be successful in this role you will have the following skills:
Analytical capability – ability to interpret and apply legislation and evaluate evidence.
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Communication – strong written and verbal skills, including report and brief preparation, with the ability to engage with customers and support vulnerable complainants through the investigative process.
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Teamwork – ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced regulatory environment to achieve impactful, timely regulatory outcomes.
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Commitment to customer Service – working with diverse and vulnerable consumers with empathy and understanding
Essential criteria
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Willing to train for Certificate IV in Government Investigations and/or inspection (done during work) or already have required certificate(s)).
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A current NSW driver’s licence and ability to travel as required.
For recruitment related enquiries please contact Judy Torres via
[email protected]. Please note that one panel will be held for the roles across both teams. The role description for senior investigator is attached for more information about the capabilities.
Salary Grade 7/8, with the base salary for this role starting at $113574 base plus superannuation
For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Judy Torres via
[email protected].
Visit 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.
A talent pool may be created as part of this recruitment process and will be valid for up to 18 months. The talent pool may be used to fill future ongoing or temporary vacancies of the same or similar role.
Closing Date: Wednesday, 8 July 2026 (at 9:59am)
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