Independent Commission Against Corruption
Job reference: 855017
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE BC
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Salary range $105,747 - $111,854 (ASO6)
Contract appointment for up to 2 years

 

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.

 

About the Role

Working as an integral member of the Legal, Prevention and Compliance Section, the Operations Compliance Officer supports the Manager Operational Compliance to ensure the Commission’s investigative and other operational activity is undertaken in compliance with all relevant legislation. The role provides significant management and administration to assist in ensuring agency legislative compliance for telecommunication interception and surveillance device warrants, authorisations and notices, as well as preparing operational compliance reports and coordinating an internal audit programme of the Commission’s operational activities.

The incumbent will have excellent organisational skills, accountability and attention to detail, and will take responsibility for and effectively prioritise and manage multiple, and at times conflicting, tasks and deadlines to achieve operational and business priorities. Strong interpersonal skills are essential with the ability to effectively liaise and interact with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

 

Requirements

To be successful in the role you must possess:

• Demonstrated experience in law enforcement, governance or legislative compliance
• Demonstrated experience in applying legislative provisions to ensure compliance and best practice within telephone intercept and surveillance device regimes
• Experience in capturing and cataloguing electronic and physical records within a compliance framework.
• Demonstrated ability to assess risk and manage data to ensure service delivery requirements are achieved.
• Experience using enterprise case and/or content management systems.
• Strong communications skills both written and verbal.
• High attention to detail.

 

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 (NV1) through the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA). You must be an Australian citizen to be eligible for an Australian Government security clearance. ICAC can elect to waive the citizenship requirement, subject to the applicant having appropriate working rights in Australia (such as permanent residency). Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. More information about security clearance eligibility is available on the AGSVA website.

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

Kevin Tait
Manager Operational Compliance
[email protected]

Applications close: 19/08/2026 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- ASO6 Job and person specification Operations Compliance Officer (A938690).pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.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.