Investigator

About the Role

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).  

Duties

In accordance with the APS Level 6 Work Level Standards, you will:

• 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: 

o Assisting with investigation planning;

o Conducting interviews, under caution or otherwise; 

o Taking written statements; 

o Preparing affidavits and applications in relation to contemporary covert investigative techniques under the NACC Act;

o Assisting with preparation of briefs for public/private hearings; 

o Executing search warrants; 

o Preparing briefs of evidence; 

o Giving evidence in court; and

o 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.

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.   

Position specific Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• A Certificate IV or Diploma in Government Investigations (or equivalent) or a willingness to obtain the mandatory qualifications is required. 
• Agree to undertake any necessary training as required pertaining to the exercising of powers as an Authorised Officer under the NACC Act.
• Maintain the highest levels of ethics and accountability to ensure the professionalism of the NACC.

Benefits of Working for the NACC

We offer attractive rewards and benefits to eligible employees, including:

• competitive rates of pay and 15.4% superannuation.
• 14 weeks paid parental leave.
• 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 to salary sacrificing, and
• access to studies assistance.

The NACC provides a service allowance of $1,900* 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.

* Note: these figures will come into effect on 14 March 2024 in line with the new 2024-2027 Enterprise Agreement.