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SalarySenior Inspector – Grade 7/8
- Full-time ongoing (35 hpw)
- Location: Newcastle
- Clerk Grade 7/8, Base Salary ($101,947 – $112,849), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and leave loading
Be part of the Commission overseeing the integrity of greyhound racing
About us
At the Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission (“Commission”) we are responsible for the supervision and regulation of the NSW greyhound racing industry, including; upholding high animal welfare standards, overseeing the integrity of greyhound racing, and monitoring and enforcing compliance with its regulations. For more information on the Commission, please visit our
About the Role
Undertakes a range of compliance-related activities, including inspections, planning and conducting investigations, and provide technical and educative advice to industry participants to enhance compliance standards. The role prepares reports and briefs of evidence for potential prosecution, disciplinary action into allegations of misconduct including animal cruelty or non-compliance with the Greyhound Racing Act 2017, other relevant legislation and the Rules of Racing.
Essential requirements:
- Experience undertaking compliance-related activities within a sensitive and/or high volume regulatory environment.
- Incumbents need to meet requirements to be appointed as an Inspector under section 68 of the Greyhound Racing Act 2017.
- Appointment and ongoing assignment is subject to the satisfactory participation in mandatory preemployment and ongoing probity screening, in accordance with the GWIC framework.
- Current valid NSW Driver’s License
- Willingness to travel and work evenings, weekend and public holidays under shift provisions
- Willingness and capacity to work with animals
- Undertake proactive property and intelligence led kennel inspections to ensure industry participants are adhering to the Greyhound Racing Act 2017 and relevant animal welfare regulations
- Plan and conduct investigations into alleged contraventions of the Greyhound Racing Act 2017, including conducting formal interviews and obtaining witness statements as instructed by the Chief Inspector and Deputy Chief Inspector; collect evidence and/or prepare timely and accurate investigation reports and briefs of evidence to support enforcement decision making and prosecution of matters.
- Resolve breaches and offences in accordance with policies and operational guidelines; prepare Work Directions to correct non-compliance issues; prepare recommendations for targeted enforcement action or referral to external agencies in response to more serious breaches, such as alleged criminal matters (e.g. RSPCA, NSW Police Force, Local Government, etc.)
- Provide technical and educative advice to industry participants to enable them to meet compliance standards
- Maintain accurate records and provide timely reporting in relation to inspections and compliance issues; answer correspondence and address complaints within required timeframes
- Participate in disciplinary processes conducted by the Commission, including giving evidence in Disciplinary Hearings, Appeals and in Local Court Prosecutions.
Employees of the Commission will be required to sign a conflict of interest form to declare all potential, perceived or real conflicts. Given the duties of this position will likely attract candidates with greyhound and/or racing industry knowledge, candidates should when applying, disclose all potential conflicts of interest and outline how those conflicts could be mitigated and managed.
Where you'll be working
Newcastle (Central Coast, Hunter Valley and Lower Mid Coast), with potential travel required to all areas of NSW.
Applying for the Role
To apply for this role you need to submit an application online via
When applying you will need to: Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role as specified in the .
Please address pre-screening questions and essential requirements. We are looking for you to demonstrate your competence in the focus capabilities as outlined in the in your answer, so please develop your response with this in mind.
Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
Pre-Screening Questions * What was the hardest moral or ethical challenge you’ve faced in your career? What action did you take to solve it? What was the outcome?
- This role requires you to think on your feet, in sometimes contentious situations. Please provide an example of a time when you have been required to make decisions that may have a significant impact on others in order to properly carry out the requirements of your job, what did you do? What was the outcome?
Closing date: Thursday, 8th December, 2022 (11:59 pm)
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
