National Anti-Corruption Commission – Sydney NSW

$122,580 - $148,963 a year

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The National Anti-Corruption Commission

The National Anti-Corruption Commission enhances (NACC) 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 energetic 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 a Senior Investigator position available for immediate filling in Sydney. A merit list will be established to fill vacancies arising in the next 18 months.

About the role

Reporting to the Director Operations and under broad guidance, the Senior Investigator is responsible for the conduct of complex investigations into allegations of corrupt conduct, using the full range of investigative methodologies, including coercive powers available under the National Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2022 (Cth) (NACC Act).

Given the nature of the NACC's operational activities, employees may be involved in matters where their identity or involvement becomes known to affected persons, witnesses or external stakeholders.



Employees should be aware that anonymity cannot be guaranteed, notwithstanding the NACC's commitment to managing employee safety, security and wellbeing risks.

Key activities
In accordance with the Executive Level 1 Work Level Standards, you will:

- Lead the planning and ongoing management of corruption investigations, including record keeping, to ensure robust and timely outcomes.
- Facilitate effective working relationships within a multidisciplinary team environment, comprising investigators, intelligence analysts, lawyers, and other specialists.
- Undertake and/or assist in all relevant investigative activities, including:
- identify relevant lines of enquiry and prepare investigation plans for complex investigations.
- collect evidence including drafting decision minutes and NACC Act notices, preparing affidavits to obtain warrants, and conducting interviews.
- oversee the analysis of large and complex data sets of information.
- preparing investigation reports, obtaining witness statements, hearing briefs and briefs of evidence, and giving evidence in court.

- Provide advice to the Commissioner and senior executives of the NACC in relation to the ongoing progress and outcomes of corruption investigations.
- Ensure effective working relationships and governance of investigations being jointly undertaken with partner agencies.




- Represent the interests of the NACC and helping manage the NACC’s relationships with relevant stakeholders including other Australian Government agencies, State and Territory representatives and the private sector as necessary.
- Lead by example and develop, coach and mentor more junior staff. This may include direct line management of APS6 investigators.
- Undertake and contribute to the continuous improvement of the investigative function within the NACC, including; developing, reviewing, evaluating and implementing relevant policies, procedures, processes, tools and best practices.
- Lead and exemplify a healthy and safe working environment, modelling and promoting ethical behaviour and practices consistent with the APS Code of Conduct.

- Classification: Executive Level 1
- Location: Sydney
- Salary: $122,580 - $148,963 plus service allowance

The National Anti-Corruption Commission

The National Anti-Corruption Commission enhances (NACC) 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, lea

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