Senior Investigator

National Anti-Corruption Commission; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15.4% superannuation

Parental leave

3 days extra leave between Christmas &

Flexible working arrangements

Leave buy‑up up to 4 weeks

Health & wellbeing benefits

Salary sacrificing

Studies assistance

Security service allowance

Job summary

National Anti-Corruption Commission in Sydney seeks a Senior Investigator to lead complex corruption investigations under the NACC Act. You will manage multidisciplinary teams and coordinate investigations from planning to reporting, including obtaining warrants and presenting evidence in court.

The role requires eligibility for AGSVA security clearance, a Diploma in Government Investigations or equivalent, and the ability to travel as needed across Australia.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Government Investigations (or ability to obtain within 12 months).
• Experience in conducting complex investigations including planning, evidence collection and reporting.
• Ability to obtain an AGSVA security clearance and work with whistleblowing and investigative powers.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and management of corruption investigations with robust record keeping.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary team of investigators, analysts, lawyers and specialists.
• Prepare investigation plans, obtain warrants, affidavits and witness statements, and present evidence in court.

Skills

Investigation leadership

Interviews

Evidence handling

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Diploma in Government Investigations

Job description

National Anti-Corruption Commission – Sydney NSW

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 lead our corruption investigations and deliver timely outcomes to enhance 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 across corporate and operational functions.

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).

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 lead our corruption investigations and deliver timely outcomes to enhance 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 across corporate and operational functions.

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).

The key duties of the position include:

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.
• On occasion, undertake travel throughout Australia (including regional and remote areas), as operationally required.

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.

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 (DSAP). The occupant of this position must obtain and retain an AGSVA security clearance to the specified level.

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.

Eligibility (Prescribed Qualifications)/Other Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Given the nature of the NACCs operational activities, employees may be involved in matters where their identity or involvement becomes know to affected persons, witnesses or external stakeholders. Employees should be aware that anonymity cannot be guaranteed, notwithstanding the NACCs commitment to managing employee safety, security and wellbeing risks.

Notes

We offer attractive rewards and benefits 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 up to $292 per financial year for approved health and wellbeing items.
• 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.

Getting to know the National Anti-Corruption Commission

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is an independent Commonwealth agency that commenced in 2023. The NACC mission is to enhance integrity in the Commonwealth public sector by deterring, detecting and preventing corrupt conduct involving Commonwealth public officials through education, monitoring, investigation, reporting and referral.