EL1 Senior Investigator

About this role

• Classification: Executive Level 1
• Location: Brisbane
• Salary: $122,580 - $148,963 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 EL1 Senior Investigator position available for immediate filling in Brisbane. A merit list will be established to fill vacancies arising in the next 18 months.

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).

Key activities

• 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.

Position-specific criteria

• Cert IV in Government Investigations (or the ability to obtain within 12 months of commencement).
• Demonstrated relevant experience in investigations or related fields and/or demonstrated experience in a similar role, preferably within the last 5 years – 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 – essential.

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 Gary on (02) 6203 8030.

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

Applications Close

Thursday 20 August**2026 at 11:30pm (AEST).

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