About the National Anti-Corruption Commission The 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.

Working with us

This is an exciting time to join the 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.

Please note: Salaries in the Commission are provided through its Enterprise Agreement. An Individual Flexibility Arrangement for additional remuneration may be offered for successful applicants who are able to demonstrate applicable skills and experience at a senior level.

About the Role The Senior Digital Forensics Officer is a specialist position within the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) responsible for leading and managing digital forensics support to NACC investigations. The role requires expertise in digital forensics, cyber security, and electronic evidence management. The position undertakes a range of activities that involve the handling of highly sensitive, confidential and at times offensive material or images.

The successful candidate will be required to conduct interstate travel and must be willing to attend court to provide evidence.

The successful candidate will work under the general direction of the Director, Digital Forensics.

Key activities of this position include:

- Lead digital forensic investigations,



ensuring that evidence is obtained, preserved, and analysed in accordance with best practices and legal requirements.
- Maintain expertise and understanding of relevant legislative, regulatory, and compliance frameworks to provide detailed technical, operational, and procedural advice in relation to complex digital forensic problems.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with external stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies and industry partners, to enhance the NACC’s digital forensic capabilities.
- Provide expert advice on digital forensic matters to other stakeholders and represent the NACC in digital forensic-related forums and conferences.
- Develop and implement quality assurance processes to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of digital forensic evidence and associated reporting.
- Conduct ongoing research and tasks relating to electronic investigation methodologies, tools and legislative requirements.
- Be available to deploy into the field and interstate in support of NACC investigations and operational activity.
- Be available to attend court at times to present digital forensic evidence in support of NACC prosecutions.

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.

Employment with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (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 not limited to) detailed background, character, employment, police, and financial checks.
- Probation - A probation period will apply to any new ongoing engagement to the Australian Public Service.

We offer attractive rewards and perks 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.
- flexible 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 of $2,039 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) 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.

📌 Senior Digital Forensics Officer (Australia)
🏢 National Anti-Corruption Commission
📍 Australia