Surveillance Officer

Surveillance Officer

 Grade 7/8 | Ongoing | Sydney CBD

The LECC is currently seeking to fill a vacancy in the role of Surveillance Officer within its Covert Services Unit (CSU). The CSU provides a physical surveillance service to support the operation of serious misconduct investigations within LECC. This role will be responsible for the day-to-day collection and dissemination of intelligence, information and evidence through covert physical surveillance activities.

To be suitable for this role you will have:

• Recognised physical surveillance training and experience from a law enforcement or regulatory environment including mobile, foot and static surveillance as well as demonstrated experience with communications systems, surveillance equipment and their covert application. 

• Practical knowledge of methodologies related to covert surveillance and counter surveillance techniques. You must be able to display personal qualities of patience and resilience and have proven ability to work as part of a close-knit team in demanding and sensitive environments. 

• Demonstrate experience in or be prepared to be certified in the operation of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS). 

• A sufficient level of physical fitness and stamina to undertake prolonged periods of observation across various operating environments.

• The role requires availability for regular attendance outside of normal working hours and on weekends and may involve periods of travel outside of Sydney region.

A copy of the relevant role description can be downloaded via this link: Role Description

Eligibility

• To be eligible to apply for this role you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident and have a valid Australian driver’s licence.
• Serving or former sworn officers of the NSW Police Force are ineligible to apply for this role.

Security Vetting

• The successful applicant will undergo a stringent security vetting process to establish reliability, trustworthiness, integrity and suitability of employment.

• In addition, LECC officers are also required to obtain a commonwealth security clearance, with the Surveillance Officer requiring clearance at a NV1 classification.

How to apply

If you are excited by this opportunity, we look forward to receiving your application. To apply, please submit the following:

1. Cover letter – of no more than two (2) A4 pages, inclusive of responses to the two targeted questions below:

    

   Question 1 - Please give a summary of your experience working within a physical surveillance environment including any specialist skills relevant to the role. In conjunction with your answer please detail what motivates you to remain in the discipline but within an Integrity and Oversight Agency?

    

   Question 2 - Working in this role requires discretion and strong teamwork under pressure.  How would you describe your conduct and professionalism when stress levels are high and opinions differ? 

2. Resume - No more than four (4) A4 pages.

Application closing date: Sunday, 22 February 2026, 11.59pm

Information about the recruitment process

• Information about recruitment in the NSW Public Sector can be found here: https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/applying-for-a-job.

   

Your application will need to be submitted on your candidate file application on I Work for NSW www.iworkfor.nsw.gov.au

Please refer to 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.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact HR at [email protected]

For any technical issues, please contact I Work for NSW support desk from 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. Email: [email protected] or call 1800 562 679. 

A talent pool will be created for ongoing and temporary positions and will remain in force for 18 months.

Our Commitment

• The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise the First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.

• We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.