National Anti-Corruption Commissioner & Deputy Commissioner

About the role

The Australian Government is recruiting senior leaders to serve as the National Anti‑Corruption Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners for the National Anti‑Corruption Commission (NACC). These positions oversee independent investigations into serious or systemic corruption across the Commonwealth public sector.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the NACC’s investigative and reporting functions.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including other integrity agencies and parliamentary oversight bodies.
• Promote public confidence in the integrity of the Commonwealth public sector.
• Develop and champion anti‑corruption policies and prevention strategies.
• Travel between NACC offices in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth as required.

Required profile

• Retired judge of a federal, state or territory court, or a legal practitioner with at least five years of enrolment.
• Demonstrated record of senior leadership and commitment to integrity.
• Ability to exercise significant coercive powers responsibly.
• Willingness to serve a term of up to five years on a full‑time basis.

Required skills

What we offer

• Leadership role within a high‑profile, independent integrity agency.
• Opportunity to shape national anti‑corruption policy and practice.
• Full‑time appointment with a fixed‑term contract of up to five years.