Sydney · New South Wales
Licensed Surveillance Investigators in Sydney
Discreet. Methodical. Admissible. We produce evidence that holds up when it matters most.
The Find Group provides licensed, discreet surveillance services for Sydney law firms, finance providers, insurers, employers and private clients who require clear, objective evidence. Our Sydney operations are led by a former Police Detective with more than 20 years of investigative experience and run within the requirements of the Surveillance Devices Act 2007 (NSW).
The Sydney environment
Surveillance planned for Sydney.
Surveillance in Sydney requires more than assigning an investigator and waiting for a subject to appear. A single operation may move between the Eastern Suburbs, the CBD, the North Shore and Western Sydney, while motorways, public transport, parking restrictions and secure building access can affect continuity.
We plan resourcing, observation points, timing and coverage around the location and the subject’s known movements rather than applying a standard package.
Secure apartment buildings and commercial premises introduce additional planning considerations. Concierge desks, restricted lobbies, basement parking and controlled access can affect where an investigator can lawfully establish and maintain observations. These issues are considered during planning rather than after an operation has commenced.
Who we work with
Who engages our Sydney investigators
While many of our Sydney instructions come from the legal and financial sectors, we also assist private clients with sensitive personal and family matters.
Law firms and legal teams
- Litigation support
- Civil and commercial matters
- Employment matters
- Family-law evidence
- Factual evidence gathering for legal review
Finance providers
- Asset-finance defaults
- Suspected concealment
- Unauthorised asset use
- Recovery planning
- Loss mitigation
- Verification of asset location or movement
Insurers and employers
- Claims verification
- Workers compensation matters
- Employee misconduct
- Internal theft
- Policy breaches
- Unauthorised workplace activity
Private clients
- Relationship matters
- Family-law concerns
- Sensitive personal investigations
- Verification of unexplained activity
- Other lawful private surveillance matters
Client testimonial
“We’ve entrusted The Find Group with surveillance matters where nothing short of clear, time-stamped footage would do. It has delivered every time, and that’s not something we can say about every provider we’ve worked with.”
We highly recommend The Find Group.
— Partner, National Law Firm
Running surveillance in a city this spread out means covering ground fast without breaking cover. Our investigators work within the limits the Surveillance Devices Act 2007 (NSW) sets, so speed never comes at the cost of admissibility.
The Find Group is a nationally licensed private investigation agency led by a former Police Detective, backed by extensive investigative and corporate-security experience. Our investigators bring law enforcement and corporate security training to every job, and one point of contact manages your case from start to finish.
We know Sydney’s suburbs, traffic patterns and legal boundaries, and we prepare every report to withstand court and workplace scrutiny. Evidence is collected objectively and documented so it can be relied on by solicitors, insurers, employers or authorised private clients.
Services in Sydney
Sydney surveillance services
Legal and litigation surveillance
Discreet evidence gathering for law firms and legal teams handling civil, commercial, employment and family-law matters.
Finance and asset-related surveillance
Surveillance supporting asset-finance defaults, suspected concealment, unauthorised asset use, recovery planning and loss-mitigation matters.
Insurance and claims surveillance
Objective documentation of activity relevant to insurance, personal-injury and workers compensation claims.
Corporate and workplace surveillance
Investigation of suspected employee misconduct, theft, false representations, policy breaches and unauthorised activity.
Private and family matters
Discreet surveillance for relationship, family-law and sensitive personal matters where factual clarity is required.
Our Sydney process
From brief to evidence.
Initial consultation
We assess the purpose of the investigation, the available information and what the client needs to establish.
Scope and planning
We define the objectives, proposed approach, likely timeframes, costs and reporting requirements before the assignment begins.
Operational surveillance
Licensed investigators conduct the surveillance using methods appropriate to the location, circumstances and applicable laws.
Reporting and evidence
The client receives a chronological report, supporting observations and, where lawfully obtained, time-stamped photographs or video.
Deliverables
What you receive.
Every matter is scoped around what the client actually needs to establish. The final deliverables depend on the agreed assignment, but may include agreed objectives and scope, indicative costs before commencement, a dedicated case director, chronological observation notes, time-stamped photographs or video where lawfully obtained, progress updates, a detailed final report, secure delivery of evidence, and liaison with a solicitor or authorised representative where required.
Agreed scope and indicative costs
Objectives and scope are agreed and indicative costs confirmed before commencement, so the assignment starts on a clear footing.
Dedicated case director
One point of contact manages your matter from start to finish and provides progress updates as the assignment runs.
Chronological observation notes
Observations are recorded in sequence, supported by time-stamped photographs or video where lawfully obtained.
Detailed final report
A written report prepared for court, HR or your own use, delivered securely, with liaison with a solicitor or authorised representative where required.
Sydney’s scale, traffic and secure premises require investigators who plan before they deploy. That is how The Find Group operates.
Surveillance investigation
What we cover as surveillance investigators in Sydney
Most instructions for a surveillance investigation firm in Sydney fall into a handful of categories. Ours include corporate due diligence support, relationship and infidelity surveillance, workers compensation and insurance fraud checks, employee misconduct and internal theft monitoring, and evidence preparation for family law and civil litigation.
Compliance
Licensed and lawful surveillance in NSW
Surveillance in New South Wales must be carefully planned around the purpose of the investigation, the proposed methods and the applicable legal restrictions. The Find Group uses appropriately licensed Class 2E private investigators for NSW surveillance assignments. Operations are planned with regard to the Security Industry Act 1997, the Surveillance Devices Act 2007 and other applicable legislation.
The Surveillance Devices Act regulates the use of listening, optical, tracking and data-surveillance devices, and not every method is lawful or appropriate in every circumstance. Evidence is collected objectively and prepared for review by solicitors, insurers, employers or authorised private clients. Its relevance and admissibility will depend on the circumstances and any applicable proceedings.
Client testimonials
What Sydney clients say.
“We have instructed The Find Group on surveillance matters where clear, reliable footage and professional reporting were essential. Their work has consistently supported our legal team, and we highly recommend them.”
Specialist investigative support you can rely on.
“The Find Group has consistently delivered exceptional results for our firm. Their professionalism, discretion, and investigative skill set them apart from others in the industry. Whether it’s locating key witnesses, conducting surveillance, or supporting complex litigation, they operate with the highest standards of integrity and efficiency. We trust them implicitly with sensitive matters and recommend them to clients requiring specialist investigative support.”
Consistently going above and beyond for our clients.
“Our law firm has retained The Find Group over several years to conduct skip traces, carry out surveillance on defendants and attend to several other ad hoc matters requested by our clients. We have always found The Find Group very professional and always providing exceptional service, particularly with their high quality and detailed reports, great and effective communication and often going above and beyond to achieve great outcomes for our clients. I would highly recommend The Find Group to anyone interested in their services.”
Tailored strategies that deliver real results.
“As a finance client, we faced a complex asset-recovery case involving misappropriated funds and high-value items. The Find Group’s investigators, led by a former Police Detective, impressed us with their professionalism and law-enforcement expertise. They conducted a thorough risk assessment and tailored a recovery strategy that combined advanced surveillance, intelligence gathering and secure asset transport. Their team is fully licensed, uses cutting-edge technology and operates with total discretion. Thanks to their efforts we often recover our assets and peace of mind knowing we are in capable hands.”
Get in touch
Start a confidential conversation.
A licensed investigator reads every enquiry personally and responds within one business day. Urgent matters can often begin within 24 hours.
Frequently asked
Questions Sydney clients ask
Is it legal to hire a surveillance investigator in Sydney?
Yes, when a licensed investigator conducts it for a legitimate purpose under the Surveillance Devices Act 2007 (NSW), and stops short of conduct the law could class as stalking or harassment under the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW).
Can the subject tell they’re being watched?
No. Covert surveillance relies on unmarked vehicles and observation techniques we design specifically to avoid detection.
What does a surveillance investigator in Sydney cost?
It depends on how long the job runs and how many investigators the case needs. We quote after understanding your situation, not before.
How fast can a surveillance investigator in Sydney start a case?
Most Sydney cases start within 24 to 48 hours of the first consultation. Urgent matters can move faster.
What’s off-limits for a surveillance investigator?
Hacking accounts, planting tracking devices without lawful basis, and any conduct that crosses into intimidation or harassment under NSW law.
What do I get when the investigation is finished?
A written report with timestamped photos and video. We format it for court, HR, or your own use.