Are you interested in Technical Covert Surveillance and being part of a team responsible for delivering high quality work to the Commission’s Operational network?

This is a fixed-term five-year contract with the possibility of a further contract and/or extension. Suitable applicants may be considered for other similar vacancies within the next 12 months. This is a full-time position.

THE WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC) is a leading anti-corruption agency whose primary purpose is to strengthen the integrity of the public sector, reduce corruption and disrupt criminal activity for the benefit of our community.

The Operational Support directorate is responsible for the delivery of high-quality capabilities to the Commission's serious misconduct and unexplained wealth investigations. This includes the effective delivery of covert surveillance and electronic collection activities.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Covert Surveillance Capabilities team provides integrated physical and technical surveillance support to complex investigations, intelligence activities and operational priorities. The team is continuing to expand its capabilities and offers opportunities to work with a range of surveillance technologies, contribute to capability development and support high-profile operational activities.

The Covert Surveillance Technical Team Member is responsible for providing specialist technical surveillance capability in support of operations conducted by the commission. The position is responsible for delivering technical surveillance outcomes, providing specialist technical advice and contributing to the ongoing development of the Commission's surveillance capabilities, technologies and operational practices.

The Commission requires applicants to be Australian citizens or be immediately eligible for citizenship, and employment is conditional on you possessing and maintaining a national security classification of LEVEL 1 – NEGATIVE VETTING or higher. Additionally, appointment to this position is conditional on the satisfactory completion of psychological and medical testing. 

The Commission is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply. If you need accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.

To learn more about the Commission and what we have to offer, please visit our website or you can follow us on LinkedIn.

WHAT WE OFFER:

At the Corruption and Crime Commission, our employees tell us they strongly connect to our purpose. The work is challenging, interesting and important to the WA community. In addition, we offer:

• Flexible work options, including home-based work;
• Free on-site gym and end of trip facilities;
• Purchased leave and other recent public sector leave entitlements (e.g. disability leave, reproductive leave);
• Paid close-down period between Christmas and New Year;
• Access to Employee Assistance Program;
• Financial assistance for study which contributes to the future capability of CCC;
• Modern office in the heart of Northbridge, close to public transport and cultural precinct;
• Close to paid undercover carparking;
• 13 weeks long service leave accrued after 7 years continuous service.

DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE POSITION?

Enquiries about the position should be directed to Ben Gildea, Assistant Director Covert Surveillance, ben.gildea@ccc.wa.gov.au  

HOW TO APPLY

Click on the “Apply for Job” button and attach the following:

1. A current and comprehensive CV which includes the names and contact details (phone number and email address) of two recent, work-related referees.
2. A maximum two-page statement addressing the following four requirements from the attached Job Description Form (JDF). (nb the remaining selection criteria will be assessed later in the process):

• Demonstrated experience planning and delivering technical surveillance activities in a law enforcement, intelligence, government or comparable operational environment.
• Demonstrated ability to apply specialist technical knowledge to develop effective surveillance solutions and achieve operational outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to build productive working relationships and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, stakeholders and partner agencies to achieve operational outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience identifying, assessing and managing operational and technical risks whilst ensuring compliance with legislative, policy and governance requirements

Applications must be submitted online – hard copy, late or proforma applications will not be accepted.  For technical difficulties while applying online or for information about the application process, please contact Human Resources on 9215 4888.

The CCC may conduct further search activities or extend the closing date, if required to supplement the field of applicants.

Closing date: Wednesday 7 October 2026 at 4:00pm (WST).