EL1 - Senior Investigator, Sydney

National Anti-Corruption Commission; Sydney; On-site; AUD 123,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Anti-Corruption Commission in Sydney is seeking a Senior Investigator to lead complex investigations, employing a full spectrum of investigative methods and coercive powers under the NACC Act. You will guide investigations from planning through reporting, working with a multidisciplinary team and ensuring robust governance.

Reporting to the Director Operations, you will manage investigations, mentor junior staff, coordinate with partner agencies, and provide strategic advice to the

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• Diploma in Government Investigations (or ability to obtain within 12 months).
• Legal background highly regarded but not essential.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Diploma in Government Investigations

Job description

National Anti-Corruption Commission – Sydney NSW

$122,580 - $148,963 a year

1d ago , from NACC National Anti-Corruption Commission

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, 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, 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 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.

Role Specific Criteria

• Due to the nature of the role, you may at times be exposed to objectionable/undesirable material, either directly or indirectly and must be aware of this possibility.
• You may be required to occasionally work outside of the core hours, including weekends.
• On occasion, undertake travel throughout Australia (including regional and remote areas), as operationally required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Demonstrated experience in a similar role.
• Diploma in Government Investigations (or the ability to obtain within 12 months of commencement).
• Legal background will be highly regarded but not essential.
• Undertake any necessary training as required from time to time pertaining to the exercising of powers as an Authorised Officer under the NACC Act or other requirements of the role.

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 below. If after viewing this information you have questions, please contact Nigel on 02 9797 3***.

Applications Close Monday 9 November 2026 at 11:30pm (AEDT).