Independent Commission Against Corruption
Job reference: 850873
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Salary: LEC5 ($165,746 - $180,058) plus $20,000 per annum allowance
Contract appointment for up to three years
Two full-time positions are available.

About ICAC

The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is an independent statutory body established to promote integrity within South Australian public administration. ICAC investigates reports of alleged corruption within public administration and actively prevents corruption by undertaking evaluations of the practices, policies and procedures of public agencies. ICAC also delivers education programs which seek to guide the conduct of public officers in the South Australian public sector.

Working for ICAC

ICAC is a small and dynamic agency. Working for ICAC provides an opportunity to make a valuable contribution to society by playing a critical role in promoting integrity within South Australian public administration.

ICAC offers a range of financial and non-financial benefits to its employees including:

• Competitive salary
• Super contributions into Super SA or a Superannuation fund of your choice
• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Supported professional development
• Interesting and meaningful work
• The opportunity to work alongside highly qualified and involved leadership

ICAC is committed to treating everyone equally, regardless of their age, ability, gender diversity, sexuality, relationship and reproductive status, race, religion, and culture and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. ICAC is a member of We’re Equal.

The Role
Reporting to the Deputy Commissioner, the Manager Legal and Prevention  is one of two equivalent positions responsible for leading and managing of a multidisciplinary team that delivers timely, high quality legal advice and assistance, develops and implements research and education programs, and evaluates practices, policies and procedures of public authorities to support the statutory functions of ICAC. Working collaboratively across ICAC, the Managers Legal and Prevention ensure legal and prevention services are provided efficiently, effectively and to a consistently high standard. Success in the role is underpinned by the ability of the two Managers Legal and Prevention to work collaboratively to ensure consistent and quality work outcomes while building strong partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

We are looking for an experienced legal professional with the ability to lead a team of legal practitioners to deliver high quality legal advice and prevention officers who are working on a wide range of projects across awareness and prevention activities. Significant experience providing legal advice in a law enforcement environment or in the context of complex investigations will be critical to your success in the role. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

Further information about the role and essentials skills and knowledge required can be found in the Job and Person Specification attached.

Special Conditions
Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a statutory declaration verifying their statement of claims.

Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory security and integrity assessment.

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at Negative Vetting Level 1.

Application instructions

• A letter of application no more than two pages, with a minimum 10-point font, demonstrating how you meet the essential selection criteria set out in the job and person specification.
  
• A resume outlining your relevant experience and aptitude for the position.

Enquiries
Cassie White
Deputy Commissioner
White.Cassie@icac.sa.gov.au

Applications close: 18/07/2026 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- new Job and person specification Manager Legal and Prevention.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.