Executive Director, Operations

Description:

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.

Reporting to the Deputy Integrity Commissioner, the Executive Director Operations will lead a Branch with operational responsibilities such as assessing and investigating allegations of corrupt conduct in relation to staff members of agencies within ACLEI’s jurisdiction or supporting such investigations.

The Executive Director Operations will assist the Integrity Commissioner to lead, participate in, review and/or oversee investigations and related work including the gathering and analysis of information and intelligence about allegations of corruption within those agencies.

As part of ACLEI’s Executive Team, the Executive Director Operations will provide leadership and strategic direction to ACLEI staff and accept accountability for the efficient management of the agency’s resources. This role includes assisting development of individuals within the team, supporting ACLEI to contribute to policy development, medium and long-term planning and ensuring effective financial resource management within the Branch.

The successful candidate will work under broad direction from the Deputy Integrity Commissioner, and in accordance with the APS Code of Conduct and upholding the APS Values. Key activities of the position include:

• Providing strategic leadership of a Branch within ACLEI, with operational functions such as assessment, investigation, analysis and intelligence gathering and operational support in relation to corruption allegations.
• Providing evidence based and well researched advice to the Integrity and Deputy Integrity Commissioner on matters that arise from undertaking the functions of ACLEI.
• Leading stakeholder engagement, including representing ACLEI at meetings and conferences and undertaking outreach activities to increase the community’s awareness of the role of ACLEI.
• Leading the implementation of ACLEI’s Corporate Plan within the Branch and continuous improvement within the workplace.
• Contributing directly to the work of the Office as a member of the Executive team.