Northern Territory Integrity & Ethics Commissioner

Davidson; Darwin; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Darwin is seeking a Northern Territory Integrity & Ethics Commissioner to oversee integrity and ethical standards across various public services. This role demands a senior legal or judicial professional with extensive experience in complex investigations and strong leadership capabilities. The successful candidate will manage critical oversight functions and shape the integrity landscape of the Northern Territory, ensuring high ethical standards are upheld in sensitive matters.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in complex investigative or legal environments.
• Demonstrated independence and ethical decision-making.
• Deep understanding of government systems and integrity frameworks.
• Deep understanding of government systems and integrity frameworks.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement and leadership capability across multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Stringent probity and integrity checks will apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent oversight and resolve complex complaints.
• Lead investigations into corruption and misconduct.
• Promote integrity capability across NT public authorities.
• Lead a once‑in‑a‑generation reform and influence government culture to embed enduring integrity architecture.

Skills

Independent oversight

Investigative skills

Leadership capability

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Senior legal or judicial professional

Job description

Northern Territory Integrity & Ethics Commissioner

Davidson, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia

• Strengthen public trust through independent oversight, accountability and integrity
• Lead a unified integrity framework in the Northern Territory
• Exercise statutory authority with courage, fairness and the highest ethical standards

The Northern Territory Government has enacted landmark reforms to create a unified, future‑focused integrity system designed for the Territory's unique context. Central to these reforms is the establishment of the Integrity and Ethics Commissioner, the NT's principal integrity officer who concurrently exercises the statutory powers of the ICAC, Ombudsman, Information Commissioner and Health & Community Services Complaints Commissioner.

As Commissioner, you will provide independent oversight, resolve complex complaints, and lead investigations into corruption, misconduct and maladministration. You will guide education, prevention and reporting activities that build integrity capability across NT public authorities, local government, Police conduct oversight, and public and private health and community services. The role requires courage, fairness and sound judgement in navigating politically sensitive and high‑profile matters while upholding the highest ethical standards.

This is a uniquely high‑profile and critical public leadership appointment. This Commissioner will shape the Territory's integrity landscape, provide stewardship of powerful statutory functions and deliver a coherent, trusted and modern integrity oversight system. It is an opportunity for a senior legal or judicial professional to lead a once‑in‑a‑generation reform, influence government culture, and embed an enduring integrity architecture that protects democratic values and strengthens community confidence.

Candidates will demonstrate eligibility under the Integrity and Ethics Commissioner Act 2025, senior experience in complex investigative or legal environments, a reputation for independence and ethical decision‑making, and deep understanding of government systems and integrity frameworks. Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement and leadership capability across multi‑disciplinary teams are essential. Stringent probity and integrity checks will apply.

Contact

For a confidential discussion, please contact Sam Wallace 0n 0437 313 130 or Ashleigh Stewart on 0408 856 689.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Executive
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Law Enforcement