APS6 - Investigator

About this role

• Classification: APS Level 6
• Location: Canberra
• Salary: $99,734 - $111,701 plus service allowance

The National Anti-Corruption Commission

The National Anti-Corruption Commission 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 National Anti-Corruption Commission (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 an APS6 Investigator position available for immediate filling in Canberra. A merit list will be established to fill vacancies arising in the next 18 months.

Reporting to a Senior Investigator and under broad guidance, the Investigator will be a member of a team assisting in 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 (NACC Act).

This role is based in our Canberra office. Applicants from outside Canberra are welcome to apply, however relocation assistance is not provided, and any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the successful applicant.

Key activities of this position include

• Participate in corruption investigations and related work including the gathering of evidence relating to corruption issues across Commonwealth government agencies.
• Prepare correspondence and reports on complex matters, utilising highly developed written communication skills.
• Have knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly acquire a knowledge of relevant legislation and the NACC’s policies and procedures.
• Undertake analysis of large and complex data sets of information, identifying relevant lines of enquiry.
• Contribute to the timely, efficient, and effective progress of investigations.
• Undertake and/or assist with relevant activities supervised by the Senior Investigator, including, but not limited to:
• Assisting with investigation planning;
• Conducting interviews, under caution or otherwise;
• Taking written statements;
• Preparing affidavits and applications in relation to contemporary covert investigative techniques under the NACC Act;
• Assisting with preparation of briefs for public/private hearings;
• Executing search warrants;
• Preparing briefs of evidence;
• Giving evidence in court; and
• Managing and handling exhibits.
• Work independently and collaboratively towards the achievement of individual, team, and NACC’s outcomes.
• Provide regular updates and progress reports to management on matters under assessment or investigation.
• Represent the NACC through liaison with other government agencies, and where appropriate, participate in joint investigations with partner Commonwealth and State agencies.
• Maintain responsibility for creating complete and accurate records in accordance with the NACC’s recording keeping policies and procedures.
• On occasion, undertake travel throughout Australia (including regional and remote

areas), as operationally required.

• Applications for this role will be welcomed from a variety of professional backgrounds.

Position-specific criteria

• Demonstrated relevant experience in investigations or related fields and/or demonstrated experience in a similar role, preferably within the last 5 years – essential.
• 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 – essential.

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. 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. If after viewing this information you have questions, please contact Melanie on (02) 9797 3841.

For assistance with the online application system, please email recruitment@nacc.gov.au.

Applications Close

Sunday 9 August**2026 at 11:30pm (AEST).

Information pack - APS6 Investigator, Canberra

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Information pack - APS6 Investigator, Canberra

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