John Tsoukalas
Canberra,ACT
Summary
Director of Operations at the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) with over 20 years of leadership experience in law enforcement and anti-corruption. Expertise in integrity management, internal witness handling, investigative oversight, and strategic operational leadership. Extensive background in legislative compliance, transnational crime investigations, and stakeholder relationship management. Proven ability to drive operational efficiency while upholding the highest standards of ethical compliance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Operations
National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC)
01.2020 - Current
- Provided expert input into the legislative framework for the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), enhancing operational efficiency
- Lead coercive investigations, overseeing the issuance of coercive notices and private hearings under the NACC Act
- Manage a team of investigators and analysts, ensuring the timely execution of complex investigations while adhering to Australian Government Investigation Standards
- Develop and present detailed briefing papers, Senate Estimates reports, and operations board updates to senior management
- Foster strong interagency collaboration with key stakeholders, including Commonwealth agency heads
- Ensure compliance with governance frameworks and advance operational goals that align with strategic priorities
- Provide mentorship on investigative methodologies, ensuring high-quality output for NACC and ACLEI investigations
- Monitored budget and utilised operational resources.
Senior Investigator
Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC)
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Led and managed complex criminal investigations, from planning to execution, focusing on transnational organized crime
- Utilised covert human intelligence and criminal intelligence analysis to identify trends in international organized crime
- Collaborated with domestic and international law enforcement agencies, providing strategic advice on criminal disruption and crime prevention
- Delivered high-level criminal intelligence briefings and investigative reports to inform operational strategies and disrupt criminal networks
Detective Senior Constable
New South Wales Police Force (NSWPF)
01.2008 - 01.2017
- Managed and resolved protracted criminal investigations, focusing on cases of high public interest and complex organized crime
- Prepared briefs of evidence and delivered court testimony for serious indictable offenses
- Conducted risk assessments and developed strategic mitigation measures to address emerging threats
- Supervised and mentored junior investigators, providing guidance on performance and career development
Cabin Crew
Emirates Airline
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Delivered exceptional customer service while ensuring the safety and security of passengers
- Managed junior cabin crew, overseeing performance and professional development
- Certified in air safety and rescue procedures, including first aid and CPR
Education
Master of Policing - Intelligence, and Counter Terrorism
Macquarie University
01.2012
Skills
- Investigative Management
- Corruption Investigations
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Internal Compliance
- Legislative Frameworks
- Covert Operations
- Intelligence Gathering
- Strategic Leadership
- Criminal Intelligence
- Ethical Leadership
- Internal Investigations
- Operational Excellence
- Risk Assessment
- Mentorship & Development
- Interagency Collaboration
- Fraud investigations
Certification
- Master of Policing, Intelligence, and Counter Terrorism, Macquarie University
- Intermediate Human Source Covert Operations
- Homicide Investigators Course
- Advanced Diploma in Public Safety (Investigations)
- Advanced Diploma in Policing Practice
- Microsoft Office Suite (Intermediate)
- Web and Social Media Forensics
Personal Interests
- Regular attendee at public and private seminars on anti-corruption and public sector ethics.
- Active in maintaining a healthy lifestyle through gym, swimming, and walking.
Timeline
Director of Operations
National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC)
01.2020 - Current
Senior Investigator
Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC)
01.2017 - 01.2020
Detective Senior Constable
New South Wales Police Force (NSWPF)
01.2008 - 01.2017
Cabin Crew
Emirates Airline
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Master of Policing, Intelligence, and Counter Terrorism, Macquarie University
- Intermediate Human Source Covert Operations
- Homicide Investigators Course
- Advanced Diploma in Public Safety (Investigations)
- Advanced Diploma in Policing Practice
- Microsoft Office Suite (Intermediate)
- Web and Social Media Forensics
Master of Policing - Intelligence, and Counter Terrorism
Macquarie University
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