* Lead meaningful change in ethics and integrity across a high impact Department.
* Clerk Grade 9/10 role with salary between $129,464 and $142,665 per annum plus superannuation.
* Ongoing role based in Sydney, NSW - Hybrid working arrangements may be available within business operational needs
At the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport, we bring vibrancy to NSW by growing our creative industries and workforces, driving strong visitor and night-time economies, ensuring a responsible hospitality sector, and putting arts, culture and sport at the heart of our communities.
We're seeking an experienced and trusted Senior Ethics and Integrity Officer to join our People and Capability team. This is a pivotal role providing expert advice, conducting misconduct investigations, and shaping a strong integrity culture across a diverse and high-profile department.
This position is ideal for someone with experience in fraud and corruption prevention strategies, complex investigative work and advising on the ethical framework.
Please click here to download and review the role description in detail.
About the role
In this role, you will manage and coordinate assessments and investigations into reports of wrongdoing, including matters involving Public Interest Disclosures.
You'll provide authoritative advice on ethics and integrity, conflicts of interest, gifts, benefits and hospitality and the ethical framework.
A regular part of the role will be contributing to developing robust integrity frameworks and fraud and corruption prevention initiatives.
You'll prepare high quality reports, recommendations and briefings for senior executives.
As a senior member of the team, you'll also contribute to the development and delivery of training and resources to strengthen ethical capability across the department and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support consistent and best practice integrity approaches.
About You
You will thrive in this role if you have strong experience conducting complex investigations in a large or complex organisation, ideally involving fraud, corruption or serious misconduct.
You have capability in fraud & corruption prevention and embedding an ethical framework.
You've demonstrated high level judgement, confidentiality, and the ability to deliver timely and high-quality advisory work.
You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
You'll have relevant tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in investigations (ideally Certificate IV in Government Investigations or willingness to undertake this).
How to Apply
Please click 'Apply Now' to submit your application and ensure you attach an up-to-date resume that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the role.
Closing date: Thursday, 12th March 2026 [10.00AM]
For enquiries about the role please reach out to Sacha Keady, Associate Director Ethics and Integrity by email: .
For assistance with the recruitment process or to discuss an adjustment to the recruitment process, please contact Lisa Smith, Talent Partner by email: .
Working at the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
At the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport we bring vibrancy to NSW by growing our creative industries and workforces, driving strong visitor and night-time economies, ensuring a responsible hospitality sector, and putting arts, culture and sport at the heart of our communities.
Together we:
* create social and economic opportunities for the state
* support the creation of jobs across the creative, visitor and night-time economies
* prioritise First Nations artists, stories and culture
* ensure arts, culture and sport are at the heart of every community to be enjoyed and accessed by all
* drive visitation through events, campaigns and visitor experience development
* activate our night-time and creative economies to unlock unique precincts and community spaces
* deliver a vibrant and responsible hospitality, liquor, racing and gaming environment
* support NSW's key Cultural Institutions to ensure access for all, enable community experiences and education and preserve the state's diverse cultural assets and history.
We believe diversity across our department allows us to be a true reflection of NSW citizens. We are a respectful workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.
A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles for this role or similar roles that may become available over the next 18 months.