Investigator

Description:

The Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity (ACLEI) is an independent agency within the Attorney-General’s Portfolio, established under the Law Enforcement Integrity Commissioner Act 2006 (LEIC Act). ACLEI supports the Integrity Commissioner in carrying out their responsibilities for detecting, investigating and preventing corrupt conduct in Australian Government agencies with law enforcement functions.

On 30 November 2022, the National Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2022 and National Anti-Corruption Commission (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2022 were passed by the Australian Parliament.

The legislation provides for the establishment of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) and the transitional arrangements for ACLEI to be subsumed into the NACC.

The NACC will have broad jurisdiction to investigate public sector corruption and will have prevention and education functions to improve anti-corruption efforts in the Commonwealth public sector. It will commence operations mid-2023.

Working with us

As we transition to the NACC, we seek the very best. Attracting and supporting clever, innovative and committed people is essential to ensure both ACLEI and the NACC are well placed to undertake their important work. We work in a complex and dynamic setting where exceptional judgement and an ability to achieve results are critical.

This is an exciting time to join our agency, and we are looking for outstanding individuals to help shape the agency during our transformation by supporting innovation, and working together to establish new systems and processes.

Providing a supportive and inclusive workplace for our staff is fundamental to our success. 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.

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 the transformation from ACLEI to the NACC.

About the role

Reporting to a Senior Investigator and under broad guidance, the Investigator is responsible for the conduct of 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 Investigator is responsible for the following:

• Participating in investigations and related work including the gathering of evidence relating to corruption issues in law enforcement agencies;
• During the conduct of investigations, undertaking and/or assisting with relevant activities as directed by the senior investigator, 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, preparing briefs of evidence, and, when required, giving evidence in court.

Key activities of the position:

• Contributing to the timely, efficient and effective progress of investigations.
• Assisting with, and at times leading in, conducting interviews, taking statements, executing search warrants, preparing applications for authorities, affidavits and briefs of evidence, and, when required, giving evidence in court.
• Facilitating effective working relationships within a multidisciplinary team environment, comprising investigators, analysts and other specialists responsible for providing management, input into cases and work program activities.
• Participating in joint investigations with partner law enforcement agencies.
• Representing the interests of ACLEI and helping manage ACLEI’s relationships with relevant stakeholders.
• Participating in continuous improvement activities relating to the investigative function within ACLEI, including analysis, testing and implementing improved policies, procedures, processes and tools.
• Fostering commitment to shared goals and maintaining a contemporary knowledge in investigation concepts, methods, and tools.
• Fostering a healthy and safe working environment, modelling and promoting ethical behaviour and practices consistent with the APS Code of Conduct.