- Classification: Executive Level 1
- Salary: $122,850 - $148,963 plus service allowance
- Location: Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne or Sydney

The National Anti-Corruption Commission

The National Anti-Corruption Commission enhances integrity in the Commonwealth public sector by deterring, detecting and preventing corrupt conduct involving Commonwealth public officials. It does this through education, monitoring, investigation, reporting and referral.

Working with us

This is an exciting time to join the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC). We are looking for outstanding individuals to embed robust systems and processes, deliver exciting and diverse projects and demonstrate innovation and commitment to integrity in the public service.

NACC staff work in a complex and dynamic setting where exceptional judgement and an ability to achieve results is critical.

Successful candidates will have the ability to cooperate, manage, lead and perform successfully across corporate and operational functions.

About this opportunity

The NACC has an Executive Level 1 Assistant Director, Outreach position available for immediate filling in Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne or Sydney. A merit list will be established to fill vacancies arising in the next 18 months.

About the role

The Education and Outreach Team plays a critical role in supporting NACC’s corruption prevention and education objectives. The team designs, delivers and evaluates high-quality education, engagement and outreach activities that build integrity capability across the Commonwealth public sector.

As Assistant Director, Outreach, you will lead the Commission’s stakeholder engagement function, overseeing the planning, delivery and continuous improvement of a national program of outreach and engagement activities. You will manage a small team and provide leadership, direction and coaching to deliver high-quality engagement initiatives that strengthen and enhance the Commission’s reach and impact.

Working closely with internal subject matter experts, senior executives and external stakeholders, you will develop and maintain strategic partnerships, identify emerging stakeholder needs and opportunities, and ensure engagement activities support the Commission’s strategic priorities.





This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management and project delivery skills, together with sound judgement and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic environment. You will contribute to the Commission’s strategic direction by providing high-quality advice to senior leaders, identifying opportunities to improve stakeholder engagement approaches and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement. You will also contribute to the broader leadership and capability of the MCCPE Branch.

Occasional interstate travel may be required.

Duties

The successful candidate will work under broad direction and exercise a high degree of independence and judgement.

Key activities of this position include:

- Lead the Commission’s stakeholder engagement function and oversee the planning, coordination and delivery of a strategic program of outreach and engagement activities.
- Lead, develop and manage a high-performing team, including setting priorities, allocating work, coaching performance and supporting professional development.
- Develop and implement stakeholder engagement strategies that build, maintain and strengthen productive relationships with Commonwealth entities, integrity partners and other key stakeholders.
- Provide strategic advice to Directors, Senior Executives and Statutory Officer Holders on stakeholder engagement opportunities, risks and emerging issues.
- Lead the planning and delivery of meetings, forums, workshops, events and other engagement activities, including logistics, communications and stakeholder management.
- Oversee the development of high-quality correspondence, briefing materials, reports, presentations and stakeholder correspondence.
- Monitor, evaluate and report on the effectiveness of stakeholder engagement activities, using data and insights to drive continuous improvement.
- Lead cross-functional projects and initiatives, managing resources,



risks, timelines and competing priorities to deliver high-quality outcomes.
- Represent the NACC at meetings, forums, conferences and stakeholder events as required.
- Mentor and support team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, continuous improvement and professional excellence.
- Contribute to branch planning, governance, reporting and broader organisational priorities.

The NACC is a small agency. In addition to these activities, from time to time you may be asked to undertake tasks that are outside your usual span of duties but that are within the range of your capabilities. Supporting one another in this way provides opportunities for exposure across the agency and is an integral part of the NACC’s positive workplace culture.

Eligibility

Employment with the NACC is subject to the following conditions:

- Citizenship – applicants must be an Australian Citizen.
- Security clearance – this is a Designated Security Assessment Position. The occupant of this position will be required to undergo and maintain a security clearance to Negative Vetting 1.
- Suitability assessment - the NACC must be satisfied that successful applicants are of suitable character. They must undergo a rigorous pre-employment suitability screening process that can be intrusive in nature including (but is not limited to) detailed background, character, employment, police and financial checks.
- Probation - a probation period will apply to a new ongoing engagement in the Australian Public Service.

We encourage applications from the Australian community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all ages, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with disability.

Contacts

The key duties of this position and capabilities required are listed in the Information Pack. If after viewing this information you have questions, please contact Jessica on (07) 3723 0832.

For assistance with the online application system, please email [email protected].

Applications Close

Monday, 10 August 2026 at 11:30pm (AEST).

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📌 Assistant Director, Outreach (Brisbane)
🏢 The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC)
📍 Brisbane