Director, Prevention, Legal and Engagement

at  NSW Law Enforcement Conduct Commission

ABOUT US

The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) is an independent body exercising royal commission powers to detect, investigate and expose serious misconduct within the NSW Police Force (NSWPF) and the NSW Crime Commission (NSWCC). The LECC also independently monitors and reviews the investigation of complaints by the NSWPF and the NSWCC about the conduct of their officers. In doing so the LECC recognises the primary responsibility of those agencies to investigate and prevent officer misconduct and corruption within those agencies, while providing for oversight of those functions.
The LECC works collaboratively with the NSWPF and the NSWCC to educate and promote the prevention and elimination of officer misconduct, particularly through the identification of systemic issues that are likely to be conducive to the occurrence of officer misconduct and corruption. The LECC also undertakes independent, real-time monitoring of critical incident investigations undertaken by the NSWPF and can make reports on the conduct of critical incident investigations by the NSWPF.
The LECC plays a key role in strengthening the integrity of law enforcement in NSW.
Find out more about the LECC: http://www.lecc.nsw.gov.au
Information about recruitment in the NSW Public Sector can be found here: https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/applying-for-a-job

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Director, Prevention, Legal and Engagement leads the prevention, legal and engagement functions of the LECC to ensure the provision of high-quality services.

The Director is responsible for the delivery of strategy and advice to identify, prevent and minimise serious misconduct and serious maladministration within the NSWPF and NSWCC including:

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• Provision of high-quality prevention and legal reports, projects, and reviews

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• Provision of high-level legal advice on a wide range of matters to support the Commissioners, CEO and Executive with respect to the operations of the Commission

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• Increasing public awareness of the LECC’s role, reports and decisions, its functions, and the impact of its work, by developing and deploying appropriate media and community engagement initiatives.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Tertiary qualifications in law and eligibility for admission or admitted as a lawyer of the Supreme Court of NSW
• Proven leadership qualities, including the ability to lead, motivate and inspire multi-faceted teams to achieve current and future strategic priorities, while managing the resources, budget, and technical capabilities to ensure quality output
• Ability to deliver expert analysis and strategic policy advice to the Executive on matters relating to serious misconduct and serious maladministration to support high level decision making and the resolution of complex challenges
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation and ability to facilitate the provision of high-level legal advice
  · Demonstrated experience in leading and directing complex and difficult research and analysis projects and investigations ensuring high quality reports, which present evidence-based recommendations and findings
  · Ability to plan and lead the implementation of community engagement programs and outreach initiatives to understand key concerns and build trust within vulnerable communities
  · Significant experience in developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve strategic goals