Senior Investigator (Corporate Investigation & Safeguarding)

We’re seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Investigator to join our team on a permanent full-time basis.

About the Role

• Full-time Permanent (38 hours per week)
• Hybrid work model: 3 days in the office 2 days work from home – Based in Parramatta CBD and Pitt St Sydney CBD
• Attractive remuneration: Base salary + salary packaging benefits up to $18,550 (pay less tax) + 12% superannuation

We’re looking for a skilled and compassionate Senior Investigator to lead complex, sensitive investigations across our organisation, including matters of reportable conduct, serious misconduct, and critical incidents. This role plays a vital part in ensuring we uphold the highest standards of safety, transparency, and accountability across our regulated programs and services.

You’ll also support the ongoing development of our team, mentor other investigators, and contribute to our Speak Up and Whistleblower programs, while embedding a culture of integrity, inclusion and continual improvement.

Key responsibilities:

As a Senior Investigator at Uniting, you will:

• Lead end-to-end investigations into reportable conduct, misconduct, and critical incidents.
• Apply trauma-informed, child-safe, and legally compliant investigation practices.
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify risks and recommend improvements.
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and procedural fairness in all investigations.
• Provide clear, practical advice and recommendations to senior leaders.
• Support and respond to whistleblower disclosures with integrity and care.
• Mentor junior investigators and promote best practice standards.
• Lead safeguarding projects and contribute to strategic planning.
• Maintain accurate case records and assist with internal and external reporting.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor qualification in a relevant field OR equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience conducting complex investigations (regulatory, criminal, child protection or workplace).
• Deep knowledge of the NSW Reportable Conduct Scheme and child protection legislation.
• Expertise in evidence collection, including interviewing children and vulnerable people.
• The ability to work effectively both collaboratively with a team and independently when required.
• Strong problem-solving, negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution skills, even in complex or sensitive situations.
• A solid understanding of Work Health and Safety (WHS) principles and risk management practices, ensuring safe and responsible investigative work.

Even better if you have:

• Postgraduate qualifications in investigation.
• Knowledge of child development and trauma-informed practice.
• Experience conducting internal integrity or misconduct investigations.

What we offer:

• Maximum allowable up to $18,550 salary packaging available (visit https://accesspay.com.au/ for more information).
• Flexible work arrangements (2 days WFH per week)
• $500 referral bonus can be generously rewarded for referring a friend who joins Uniting.
• Extensive opportunities for professional growth across Uniting.
• Affordable access to Fitness Passport— discounted gym memberships to support your best life.
• Corporate discounts and cash-back programs with major retailers 
• A supportive and inclusive and collaborative work environment.

Ready to apply?

We’d love to hear what drew you to Uniting and this opportunity.

Please include a cover letter with your CV and apply through the job portals.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please email Sarah from Uniting’s Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected] for more information.

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks and Reference Checks.  

Who is Uniting?
When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.

We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.