Executive Director, Legal and Confiscations - Public Sector Senior Executive Band 2

• Public Service Senior Executive Band 2 role
• Exciting and challenging opportunity to influence strategic and operational direction in a specialist law enforcement agency
• Sydney CBD location
• Full-time PSSE contract role
• Commitment to a diverse workplace

Remuneration Package:  Total Remuneration Package range from $287,201 to $361,300 per annum (inclusive of superannuation and leave loading) as a Public Service Senior Executive Band 1 

Contact: [email protected]

Closing Date:  11.59pm (AEST) on Sunday 26th November 2023

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

About the NSW Crime Commission

The NSW Crime Commission is established to prevent, disrupt and reduce the incidence of organised crime and other serious crime
and to pursue confiscation of the proceeds of crime.

The function of conducting confiscations and providing legal services is assigned to the Commission’s Legal Services and Confiscations Division under the leadership of the Executive Director Legal and Confiscations. The Commission’s Confiscations function and practice manages responsibilities under the Criminal Assets Recovery Act 1990 principally relating to the confiscation of the proceeds of crime and recovery of assets derived from crime. Legal Services support the Commission’s Investigative and Confiscation functions providing legal advice, litigation services and support to coercive powers under the Crime Commission Act 2012.

About the Role

This is a newly created role is tasked with providing strategic leadership and direction to the Legal and Confiscations Division to deliver the Commission’s strategic outcomes. The Executive Director Legal and Confiscations reports directly to the Commissioner and forms an integral part of the Commission Executive leadership team responsible for delivering strategic operational and investigative outcomes. The Executive Director Legal and Confiscations works also with and to the Assistant Commissioner supporting the exercise of statutory and coercive powers conferred on the Commission.

The Executive Director Legal and Confiscations will be responsible for providing expert, authoritative advice and support to the Commissioner and Management Committee, in relation to all Commission confiscations, legal issues, litigation and Commission legal matters and capabilities. The role is responsible for leading and directing the strategic and operational confiscation and legal capabilities of the Commission inclusive of joint investigations with the Commission’s partner agencies. The Executive Director Legal and Confiscations will also be responsible for championing a culture of continuous improvement and ethical and transparent decision-making.

You must be a senior executive with extensive leadership and management experience and the ability to operate in a holistic way to achieve the best results for the Legal and Confiscations Division and the Commission. You will have tertiary qualification in law, admission as a legal practitioner (without restrictions) and a sound knowledge of the justice systems and the workings of government. Your primary strengths will include the ability to demonstrate a proven capability to lead and manage change and to achieve high-level staff and stakeholder buy-in with the change process. The Commission is also looking for demonstrated experience in leading, managing, coaching, guiding and mentoring others and contributing effectively to a multi-disciplinary environment.

The NSW Crime Commission continuously strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people within our diverse community and welcomes and encourages applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disabilities.

Security Vetting

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.

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 'I Work For NSW' website. If you are interested in this role you are strongly encouraged to familiarise yourself with the requirements of this role as outlined in this 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:

• a detailed curriculum vitae
• a covering letter no longer than twoA4 page extensively detailing your skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role

Applicants invited to an interview will be required to complete additional assessments.

For further information about applying for this role please contact the Commission’s People & Culture Manager, Nick Athas at [email protected] or on (02) 9269 9734.