EL2 - Special Counsel in Sydney

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.

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.

The NACC has a Special Counsel position available for immediate filling in Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne or Sydney. A merit list will be established to fill vacancies arising in the next 18 months.

The work of a lawyer at the NACC is meaningful and important. You will leave work each day knowing you have contributed to the integrity of the Australian Public Service through the detection, investigation, and prevention of serious or systemic corrupt conduct.

Duties:

• Under broad direction provide high quality legal advice in response to the most complex and significant issues dealt with by the Branch and/or particularly urgent requests arising out of preliminary investigations and corruption investigations.
• Advising on the Commission’s delegations, authorisations and reporting obligations.
• Supervising the Commission’s Freedom of Information function (on a rotational basis), and processing FOI requests as necessary.
• Assisting with responding to requests from the Inspector of the National Anti-Corruption Commission.
• Contributing to the development of legal policy and legislative reform.
• Leading project and policy development and development of Branch resources and knowledge management.
• Representing the interests of the NACC and helping to manage the NACC’s relationships with relevant stakeholders, internally and externally.

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.
• Suitability assessment– the NACC must be satisfied that successful applicants are of suitable character.
• 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.

If after viewing this information you have questions, please contact Franz on (03) 9393 8***. For assistance with the online application system, please email***********@nacc.gov.au. Applications Close Sunday, 9 November 2025 at 11:30pm (AEDT).