• Be part of a critical team that enables the Commission to deliver on State priorities
• Support key functions to create a safer New South Wales
• Collaborate and deliver on enhancing the Commission's capabilities
• Exciting and challenging opportunities to work in a specialist law enforcement agency
• Sydney CBD location
• Commitment to a diverse workplace
• Flexible work arrangements
• Fitness Passport
• Remuneration: From $113,574 to $125,720 per annum, Grade 7-8, (excluding superannuation and leave loading)

About the role:

The NSW Crime Commission’s purpose is to disrupt, reduce and prevent the incidence of organised and other serious crime in New South Wales. The Commission is structured into several divisions, support teams and specialist units.

Corporate and Enterprise Services is responsible for the delivery of a sustainable agency and includes supporting the core business of the Commission through the Office of the Commissioner, Technology Services, Business and Finance Services, People and Culture, Governance and Audit. The division provides all security, facilities, finance, budget, procurement, HR, personnel security, governance, audit, ICT, IMT, strategy, planning, communications and ministerial liaison services to the Commission and other stakeholders.

In this role you will be tasked with providing leadership of the Commission's internal audit, risk management and governance functions under the direction of the Chief Audit Executive. You will be responsible for supporting and providing assurance to the Commissioner and the Audit & Risk Committee about the effectiveness and appropriateness of internal controls and governance in operation at the Commission.

The Office of the Commissioner (OCOM) supports the Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer (COO) in the delivery of Commission’s strategic outcomes, operational objectives and support services.

The role coordinates meetings and appointments for the Commissioner, provides high-level secretariat support, and undertakes a broad range of administrative activities accurately, efficiently and discretely. The Executive Officer also performs secretariat services for several committees and manages special projects, including the Commission’s complaints register. The role also provides support on Corporate Legal matters, including file management and drafting of correspondence. The role supports the Commissioner and the Office of the Commissioner to develop critical business plans, research and draft policies and processes, manage communications and plan and support projects that contribute to the objectives of the Commission.

If you are able to demonstrate strong skills and experience relevant to high level administrative tasks, project management, research and policy development support complemented by relevant work experience then the Commission encourages you to apply for this role.

Security vetting:

You must be an Australian citizen to be eligible to work at the NSW Crime Commission.

The recommended candidates must be willing to participate in and secure appropriate security clearances by providing comprehensive details about their personal and financial interests and other relevant information about themselves, their families and their associates.

The Crime Commission Regulation 2022 under the Crime Commission Act 2012 stipulates that it is a condition of employment at the Commission that a member of staff obtain and maintain:

1. a security clearance issued by the Commissioner, and
2. a security clearance issued by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency that the Commissioner determines is necessary for the position.

How to apply:

Applications for this role must be submitted through the NSW Crime Commission Careers Website and you are strongly encouraged to familiarise yourself with the requirements as outlined in the Role Description. You are also encouraged to read this Guide for Job Applicants to help as you prepare your application.

To apply for this role please submit three separate documents:

1. your resume (maximum five A4 pages) including your citizenship status,
2. a cover letter no longer than one A4 page, generally outlining your skills and experience relevant to the role and,
3. a document no longer than two A4 pages specifically answering the two targeted questions/

Targeted Questions for Response:

1. Describe a situation where you had to manage multiple high-priority tasks for an executive with conflicting deadlines. How did you prioritise these tasks, and what strategies did you use to ensure all deadlines were met without compromising quality?
2. Describe a time when you have identified a process that would benefit from improvements and efficiencies, or project? How did you implement change and collaborate with stakeholders to implement improvements? In your answer you may wish to refer to the use of technology.

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies arising over the next 18 months.

Should you require any further information about applying for this role please contact the Commission’s People & Culture team at [email protected].