Senior Investigator - Lead Complex Corruption Probes

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

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