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Department: Housing Services Executive Support

Department/Agency: Department of Communities and Justice

Location

Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150 Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150

Employment Type: 1 x Temporary Opportunity (12 months with possible extension) with agile and adaptable working conditions available

Salary: Grade 7/8 - $116,981.00 - $129,492.00 + superannuation and annual leave loading

Your role

The Housing Fraud Unit (HFU) is the central hub for identifying, investigating, and addressing allegations of frauds and non-disclosure in Housing assistance. Working closely with client services legal teams, we ensure thorough investigation under the Housing Act 2001 (NSW) and Crimes Act 1900. The HFU helps maintain the integrity of housing programs and ensure resources are directed to those who genuinely qualify and need assistance.

As the Housing Fraud Investigator your work is critical in supporting a fair and transparent system, and prioritising equitable access to housing support. You will manage the end-to-end investigation of allegations of fraud with DCJ Housing assistance programs.

What you’ll do

As part of the Housing Fraud Unit, Homes NSW Service Delivery & Assurance Hub, you will plan and undertake investigations including evidence gathering and analysis, based on your up-to-date knowledge of policy, procedure and legislation.

You will interview and take statements, issue legal notices, and collaborate with legal teams. At times you may be required to represent DCJ at court. This involves accurate record keeping and comprehensive report writing.

In addition to analysing evidence, you will be called upon to provide expert advice on complex fraud investigations and interpreting legislations to client services and senior management.





This is a great opportunity for someone who loves attention to detail, has exceptional organisation and time management skills and complex investigations.

What we’re looking for

- Comprehensive knowledge of tenancy management, rent subsidies and housing policies is crucial.
- Strong organisational skills in a high-volume work environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to prepare reports and brief of evidence.
- An analytical mindset to critically evaluate complex concepts and legislations.
- Demonstrate effective engagement and able to collaborate with various stakeholders at all levels.
- Creative problem-solving skills to gather hard to find and overlooked information and evidence.
- Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in the relevant area.
- Extensive knowledge about DCJ Housing policies, processes and procedures.
- Hold a Certificate IV in Government Investigations or willingness to obtain within 12 months.
- Current, valid Driver’s licence and willingness to travel. Overnight stay may be required.
- Knowledge of Homes NSW policies and rent subsidy program.
- Experience in Homes NSW database HOMES and record keeping system TRIM.

We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

- A challenging and rewarding career
- Flexible, autonomous work environment
- Competitive pay and conditions




- Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
- Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.

We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Applications close

Monday 3rd August 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Jashim Uddin on or at .

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Rania El Boustani on or via

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

W e continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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📌 Housing Fraud Investigator (City of Parramatta Council)
🏢 Nsw Department Of Communities And Justice
📍 City of Parramatta Council