Senior Fraud and Corruption Investigator, APS Level 6, Chief Counsel and Integrity
- Assess and investigate allegations of fraud and corruption, including conducting interviews, taking witness statements and gathering evidence.
- Prepare investigation plans, evidence matrices, assessment reports and briefs of evidence to support potential criminal prosecutions.
- Liaise with stakeholders and provide sound recommendations while managing sensitive matters, competing priorities and deadlines.
- Canberra, Sydney, Darwin, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth
- Applications close 18 November
- The salary range for this role is $102,072 - $111,701
About the Department
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government’s economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by:
- Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
- Investing in science and technology
- Strengthening the resources sector.
The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work. You will be able to create positive impact in people’s lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people.
If you would like to feel a strong connection to your work and you are accountable, committed and open to change, join us in shaping Australia’s future.
Please see the APSC’s APS Employee Value Proposition for more information on the benefits and value of employment within the APS.
About the team
The Integrity Operations section sits within the Chief Counsel & Integrity Division’s Integrity Branch. Our vision is enabling the department to achieve its objectives lawfully and with integrity. The Integrity branch plays a critical role in building and maintaining the department’s pro-integrity culture.
The section is responsible for the provision of integrity advice; Code of Conduct (code) coordination; Public Interest Disclosures (PID) coordination; integrity complaints triage and assessment; and Fraud and Corruption response.
The Fraud and Corruption Response Team leads the department’s response to allegations of fraud and corruption, including assessing and investigating, referring matters to policy partners and where relevant, law enforcement, the National Anti-Corruption Commission and the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions.
Our ideal candidate
Our ideal candidate will have:
- experience in assessing and or investigating fraud or corruption allegations.
- demonstrated working knowledge of the Commonwealth Fraud Control Framework 2024
- experience in conducting government investigations.
- strong analytical and research skills, including the ability to synthesise information from different sources and make recommendations.
- high level of attention to detail, particularly when considering information from different sources.
- the ability to effectively liaise with a range of stakeholders, including on sensitive matters.
- great time management skills, including the ability to prioritise and balance multiple tasks.
As an Integrity Branch APS6, and in accordance with the APS work level standards and integrated leadership standards you will:
- undertake complex work under limited direction, with reasonable autonomy and accountability
- use initiative and judgement to interpret policy and apply procedures
- provide detailed technical, professional, or policy advice on complex issues
- assist with strategic planning, program management, and policy development
- lead small projects or work streams
- handle public contact on difficult or sensitive matters
- liaise with a range of stakeholders in a representational capacity
- manage multiple tasks and deadlines by prioritising work effectively within established guidelines
- may have management responsibilities, including setting priorities and managing workflows.
- experience in accounting or financial analysis is desirable.
What you will do
The Senior Fraud and Corruption Assessment and Investigation Officer supports the Fraud and Corruption Response Assistant Manager to respond to allegations of fraud and corruption. This includes:
- taking witness statements, conducting interviews and collecting and preparing briefs of evidence to support criminal prosecutions.
- prepare investigation plans, evidence matrices, case assessment reports, and stakeholder feedback reports.
- develop and maintain internal and external relationships, including with law enforcement agencies and Commonwealth Fraud Fusion Taskforce agencies
- assess the outcome of individual investigations to make recommendations and identify and report on system, policy, and procedural control weaknesses.
- review and update assessment and investigation policies to ensure compliance with Australian Government Investigations Standards.
Eligibility
Certificate IV in Government Investigations or other relevant qualifications or the capacity to obtain within 12 months.
To be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, candidates must be Australian Citizens.
Positions require a Negative Vetting 1 security clearance and successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.
Notes
A merit pool may be established and used to fill future vacancies within 18 months from the date the vacancy was first advertised in the Gazette.
The department does currently offer flexible work opportunities for many roles. This vacancy is based Australia-wide, although flexible or remote work arrangements may be considered. Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss this further.
Application information
Your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your application responses, CV and any other documents. The selection panel may not consider applications containing classified information.
Please provide a pitch explaining how your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role and why you are the best candidate for the position. Your pitch can contain no more than 750 words and should align to the key duties listed above.
You may use AI tools to support your application. However, all content must be accurate, authentic, and reflect your own capability in line with APS merit principles. For further guidance, please refer to the APSC’s Principles for candidate use of AI in recruitment.
Please complete your application online and provide your current CV with your application. (CVs must be in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format).
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Contact Information
For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Sian Harrison on ************ or via email on *****************************
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