The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) 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.

NACC staff

- investigate allegations of corruption
- gather and analyse intelligence and data
- provide corruption prevention advice and support
- provide legal advice to support investigations
- deliver high quality corporate services
- are passionate about preventing corruption.

The s26 register is open for candidates to register a general expression of interest for employment with the NACC. We are seeking existing ongoing APS employees who are appropriately skilled and experienced individuals interested in a temporary or permanent transfer to the NACC. Positions can be ongoing or non-ongoing depending on operational requirements.

Vacancies may be identified in Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney.

We would welcome expressions of interest from all professions, including:

- administration, risk and governance
- accountancy and financial services
- human resources
- information technology
- communications and media
- legal services
- strategic and operational intelligence
- investigations
- digital and accounting forensics
- security and facilities

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 any position will be required to undergo and maintain a security clearance to Baseline, Negative Vetting 1 or Negative Vetting 2.




- 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.

There is no guarantee that an offer of employment will be made whilst your application remains on the register - you will only be contacted regarding your application if a vacancy arises that matches your skills and experience. Your application will be considered until 30 June 2026. After this date, you will be required to reapply.

Benefits of Working for the NACC

We offer attractive rewards and benefits to eligible employees, including:

- competitive rates of pay and 15.4% superannuation.
- generous paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers.
- an additional 3 days paid leave between Christmas and New Year.
- adaptable working arrangements such as part-time work, flexible work hours, and technology to support working from home and similar arrangements.
- an option to purchase additional leave, up to 4 weeks per year.
- access to salary sacrificing, and
- access to studies assistance.

The NACC provides a service allowance to non-SES employees which acknowledges the special requirements of working at the NACC. This includes the need for high-level personal security assessments, the intrusion associated with notifying private financial and social interests and the necessity to engage in practices to prevent targeting by unlawful elements.

Contacts

If you have any questions regarding these positions or for assistance with the online application system, please email [email protected].

📌 Temporary Employment Register - 2026-27 (Australia)
🏢 National Anti-Corruption Commission
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