Systems Administrator - Electronic Collection

Law Enforcement Conduct Commission; Sydney; On-site; AUD 131,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) seeks a Systems Administrator for the Electronic Collection Unit in Sydney CBD. You will manage and maintain systems used for electronic surveillance, digital forensics, and telecom interception, ensuring high availability and security.

Ideal candidates will have IT qualifications and experience with Windows and Linux, strong networking skills, and the ability to work with vendors to develop and improve bespoke collection systems.

Qualifications

• Tertiary IT qualification and/or equivalent experience.
• Relevant industry certifications.
• Experience with Windows and Linux administration.

Responsibilities

• Support dedicated systems for electronic surveillance operations.
• Diagnose and resolve system issues in a dynamic, technically complex environment.
• Engage with vendors for system development and enhancements.
• Assist end users with access and other technical issues.

Skills

Windows admin

Linux admin

Networking

Vendor liaison

User support

Telecoms tech

Education

Tertiary IT qualification

Job description

About Us

Systems Administrator - Electronic Collection Ongoing role | Grade 7/8 | Sydney CBD About Us: The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) is an independent body exercising royal commission powers to detect, investigate and expose serious misconduct within the NSW Police Force (NSWPF) and the NSW Crime Commission (NSWCC). The LECC also independently monitors and reviews the investigation of complaints by the NSWPF and the NSWCC about the conduct of their officers. In doing so the LECC recognises the primary responsibility of those agencies to investigate and prevent officer misconduct and corruption within those agencies, while providing for oversight of those functions. The LECC works collaboratively with the NSWPF and the NSWCC to educate and promote the prevention and elimination of officer misconduct, particularly through the identification of systemic issues that are likely to be conducive to the occurrence of officer misconduct and corruption. The LECC also undertakes independent, real-time monitoring of critical incident investigations undertaken by the NSWPF and can make reports on the conduct of critical incident investigations by the NSWPF. The LECC plays a key role in strengthening the integrity of law enforcement in NSW. Find out more about the LECC here.

About the role

About the role: We are currently seeking a Systems Administrator in our Electronic Collection Unit (ECU). The ECU is responsible for the collection and management of operational information and evidence obtained through telecommunications interception, digital surveillance and digital forensic capabilities, and for providing specialised technical capabilities and services in support of the LECC’s core functions.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities: The Systems Administrator primarily supports dedicated systems for electronic surveillance operations in support of LECC criminal investigations. You will be required to perform duties in a dynamic and technically complex environment utilising bespoke collection systems. As such a key requirement of the role is to obtain a national security clearance. A full list of responsibilities can be found in the role description. This is a clerk grade 7/8 role with a base salary range of $131,019 to $145,031 per annum. This salary consists of a composite allowance of 12% which covers shift work, changes in shift, alteration of bandwidth, on-call allowances for days rostered off, on-call allowances for days rostered on, public holidays and overtime worked on weekdays and weekends.

What you will bring to the role

What you will bring to the role: You will be provided with dedicated training however desirable skills include: Windows and Linux administration networking diagnosis of system issues the ability to engage with vendors for system development assisting end users with access and other technical issues knowledge of telecommunication technologies and networks.

Key challenges

Key challenges Maintaining high availability evidence grade systems. Liaising effectively with operational, compliance and technical staff to ensure technical outcomes align with investigative challenges.

Essential requirements

Essential requirements Tertiary qualification in IT, relevant industry certifications and qualifications, or equivalent demonstrated experience.

Application closing date

Application closing date: Wednesday, 4 November 2026, 11.59pm

Eligibility

Eligibility To be eligible to apply for this ongoing role you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident. The LECC Act 2016 (Sec 21) prohibits the appointment of current and former sworn members of the NSW Police Force and NSW Crime Commission to this role, however current and former civilian (unsworn) employees of the NSWPF and NSWCC may apply.

Security vetting

Security vetting The successful applicant will undergo a stringent national security clearance assessment to the NV1 classification. Information about recruitment in the NSW Public Sector can be found here.

If you have any questions or technical issues, please email [e-mail]

A talent pool may be created for future permanent or temporary positions and will remain valid for 18 months.

Our Commitment

Our Commitment The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise the First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.