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Salary- Classification: EL1
- Location: Canberra, Melbourne or Sydney
- Salary: $106,617 - $129,566
About ACLEI
The Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity (ACLEI) is an independent agency within the Attorney-General’s Portfolio, established to support the Integrity Commissioner in carrying out his or her responsibilities for detecting, investigating and preventing corrupt conduct in Australian Government agencies with law enforcement functions. The Integrity Commissioner has extensive powers, including the ability to hold coercive hearings, and ACLEI investigative staff are able to use a range of law enforcement powers to assist in the Integrity Commissioner’s investigations.
At ACLEI, we seek the very best. Attracting and supporting clever, innovative and committed people is essential to ensure ACLEI is well placed to undertake its critical work. We work in a complex and dynamic setting where exceptional judgement and an ability to achieve results are critical.
ACLEI is a small agency undergoing a process of organisational transformation in preparation of the formation of the National Anti-Corruption Commission, of which ACLEI will become a part. This is an exciting time to join our agency, and we are looking for outstanding individuals to help shape the agency during this period of change, by supporting innovation, and working together to establish new systems and processes.
Successful candidates will have the ability to lead, manage, cooperate and perform successfully across a wide range of corporate and operational functions, to support us in this transformation.
A key focus of ACLEI’s leadership culture is our understanding of, and commitment to, creating a diverse and inclusive environment to bring out the best in our people. You will find ACLEI to be a supportive and inclusive workplace.
About the opportunity
ACLEI has one vacancy available for immediate filling in Sydney, and anticipates two positions in Melbourne will be available from December 2022.
A merit pool of suitable candidates will be established at the conclusion of this selection process to fill any future vacancies that may arise in Canberra, Melbourne or Sydney in the next 18 months.
About the role
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 Law Enforcement Integrity Commissioner Act 2006 (LEIC Act).
The Senior Investigator is responsible for the following:
- Leading and/or participating in the conduct of more complex investigations into allegations of corrupt conduct and the gathering and preparation of briefs of evidence.
- During the conduct of complex investigations, undertaking all relevant activities, including conducting interviews, taking statements, preparing applications for the use of particular powers, such as Surveillance Device Warrants and Telecommunications Interception and Stored Communications Warrants, executing search warrants, preparing affidavits, briefs of evidence, and, when required, giving evidence in court.
A full description of the duties and capabilities required for this position can be found in the Information for Applicants document at the bottom of this page.
Eligibility
Employment with ACLEI 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 - ACLEI 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.
- In addition, successful applicants for this role must obtain and maintain access to Australian Federal Police Systems, by meeting the AFP’s character guidelines. These are available for review on the AFP website
- 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 for Applicants below. If after viewing this information you have questions, please contact John Tsoukalas on 0439 647 087.
For assistance with the online application system, please email recruitment@aclei.gov.au
