The State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) is looking for an Enforcement Officer to join our team
Benefits
1. Secure a rewarding ongoing role at Clerk Grade 7/8 level.
2. Salary range: $113,574 – $125,720 + super, commensurate with experience.
3. Enjoy genuinely flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.
4. Collaborate in state-of-the-art offices designed for innovation and connection.
5. Access a wide range of wellbeing programs and resources to support your mental, physical, and emotional health.
6. Take advantage of excellent professional development and learning opportunities to help you thrive.
About Us
Are you ready to make a meaningful difference and help safeguard the integrity of NSW's workers' compensation, compulsory third-party, and home building compensation schemes? The Enforcement Directorate Investigations team exemplifies integrity and impact, consistently exceeding expectations to protect the community and uphold justice. We do more than enforce regulations—we establish the benchmark for excellence. Our positive and collaborative culture empowers every member to thrive, bolstered by professional development and growth opportunities. Together, we consistently demonstrate that a united, high-performing team can achieve remarkable outcomes.
Understand more about SIRA – here.
Your responsibilities will include:
7. Provide advice and support in complex investigations including undertaking interviews and obtaining statements in relation to legislative non-compliance and/or fraud committed against the SIRA regulated schemes.
8. Collaborate extensively with the NSW Police Force, state and Commonwealth regulators, and other law enforcement agencies to share intelligence and coordinate enforcement actions.
9. Research, analyse, collate information and identify trends and policy issues from internal and external sources to provide recommendations regarding, legislative non-compliance and or fraud identification, investigation and evidentiary processes to inform decision making.
10. Prepare comprehensive briefs of evidence for criminal and civil proceedings, ensuring compliance with rules of evidence and procedural fairness.
11. Utilise advanced investigative tools and techniques, including forensic accounting software, intelligence mapping, and data analytics, to identify and deliver proactive compliance operations to detect and prevent emerging risks, employing intelligence-led risk-based regulatory strategies.
12. Keep up to date with the latest trends and issues on relevant legislation and industry practices to recommend improvements to service delivery.
13. Maintain accurate records and reports, ensuring all investigative activities conform to legislative and policy requirements.
For more information on the role and its accountabilities, click here to view the role description.
About you:
14. You must possess a Certificate IV in Government Investigations or a similar qualification.
15. A track record of successfully conducting investigations and inspections, gathering evidence, and preparing prosecution briefs.
16. Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and execute proactive compliance operations, including identifying risk areas, developing operational strategies, and implementing targeted activities to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
17. Possess a robust understanding of criminal law, rules of evidence, criminal procedure, and administrative law is required.
18. Have demonstrated ability to produce detailed, accurate reports and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, using well-honed written and verbal communication skills.
19. A collaborative team player, adept at initiating, building, and maintaining productive working relationships.
If you want to be part of this forward thinking, innovative team that thrive in challenging the status quo, we would love to hear from you
Closing date: Monday 16th February 2026 [at 9.59am]
What we need from you:
To start your journey towards becoming our Enforcement Officer, please click on the link below and attach your resume (max 5 pages) and cover letter (max 2 pages).
In your cover letter please share your motivation for applying for this position and your relevant skills.
A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process to fill future ongoing and temporary opportunities.
For any enquiries regarding the recruitment process, please contact Emma Corke, Talent Acquisition Advisor on or
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.
Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace:
The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives.
You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement here.
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