The Cabinet Office

Chief Commissioner of the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission The NSW Government is seeking to appoint a Chief Commissioner to the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC).

About the Agency The LECC provides for the independent detection, investigation and exposure of responsible misconduct within the NSW Police Force and the NSW Crime Commission.

The LECC independently monitors and reviews investigations by the NSW Police Force of complaints about the conduct of their officers. The LECC also monitors critical incident investigations conducted by the NSW Police Force.

About the Role The Chief Commissioner of the LECC is an independent statutory role appointed under the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission Act 2016 that works to strengthen the integrity of law enforcement in NSW. The appointment will be for a term of up to five years to commence in 2027 after the expiry of the term of the current Chief Commissioner.

To learn more about the role, please review the Role Description.

Eligibility The Chief Commissioner will have a well-developed understanding of law enforcement and policing principles, issues and current trends, particularly relating to corruption and maladministration. The successful applicant will also have demonstrated ability to judiciously use wide ranging oversight and investigatory powers.

To be considered for the role of Chief Commissioner of the LECC,



candidates must be or qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court of NSW (or another State or Territory), a Judge of the Federal Court of Australia or a Justice of the High Court of Australia.

To be eligible for appointment, a person must not be a member of NSW Parliament, or a member of a parliament or legislature of another state or territory or the Commonwealth.

High-quality candidates will have outstanding leadership skills and experience at a senior level within the legal profession. They will have strong consultation experience and exceptional negotiation and communications skills. The ability to lead an organisation and inspire the team is critical.

The successful applicant will be an individual of the highest ethical standards with a commitment to integrity in government.

How to Apply

Please email your application to [email protected]. Your application should include:

- a resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
- a cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)

Closing date: Thursday, 5 November 2026 (11:59 PM) Salary: As per the Annual Determination of the Statutory and Other Offices Remuneration Tribunal.

Hiring Manager: Legal Branch, The Cabinet Office. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

Reasonable Adjustments: You can request reasonable adjustments for the recruitment at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions or reaching out to the hiring manager.

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