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Investigator

Transport for NSW · Sydney, New South Wales

Salary
A$124,810 – A$139,787Estimated
Type
Full-time
Posted
2 days ago

Overview

Your interviewing, evidence handling and surveillance skills from policing are exactly what this role demands.

About this role

Investigator-NSW Point to Point Commission

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Projects

Job location

South Eveleigh, NSW, AU, 2015

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Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

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You see the big picture, you’ve always worked on a grand scale, and now you’re ready to re-focus on grand impact.

Work in an organisation based on purpose, structure and process. You know that to make a meaningful contribution to our community and economy, there needs to be diligence in our operations.

In this role, you'll

Be working as part of the Compliance branch of the NSW Point to Point Commission and supporting the organisation through the investigation of suspected breaches of the point-to-point transport legislation.

This role will see you conducting investigations of suspected breaches of the point-to-point transport legislation in relation to legislation of public passenger vehicles carrying less than 12 passengers and supporting the Senior Investigators on more complex and/or sensitive investigations.

The role is based at South Eveleigh requiring travel anywhere across NSW if necessary.

You will prepare investigation plans, briefs of evidence to the criminal standard, interview witnesses and persons of interest, and conduct surveillance and covert operations ensuring that this is all performed ethically and in line with Commission policy.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About you

Your excellent communication, stakeholder management and investigative skills formed across your career in a regulatory or compliance role where you were required to conduct investigations will see you excel in this role particularly if you have a Certificate IV in Government Investigations or equivalent.

You're recognised as team player who is a problem solver who can read and interpret legislation with the ability "to think outside the box", skilled at preparing investigation plans, briefs of evidence to the criminal standard, interviewing and surveillance work all this experience you would have gained while working in a regulatory role, ideally in a government organisation.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Transport for NSW’s Point to Point Transport Commissioner is the industry regulator for all point to point transport, including taxis, rideshare providers and hire vehicles across the state.

The way we travel is changing and our priority is to ensure the safety of everyone using or providing point to point transport in NSW. We do this by educating, informing, building capacity and inspiring confidence across the industry.

We also work in partnership with other agencies such as Transport for NSW and NSW Police to ensure the safety of passengers, the public, drivers and all involved in our road networks.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy

Apply today

Applications close 11:59 PM Tuesday 8th September 2026

For more information about this role, please contact SHARON.SORENSEN@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW

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Why this fits a police background — match score 90/100

  • Investigative casework
  • Surveillance & covert work
  • Working to legislation & regulation

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