Senior Forensic Accountant

About the role

The Criminal Proceeds Squad is part of the Economic Crime Division, Crime Command and undertakes investigations in relation to the restraint of proceeds of crime. They operate under the Asset Confiscation Scheme with partners, the Office or Public Prosecutions and Asset Confiscation Operations (DJCS).

The Criminal Proceeds Squad consists of both sworn and VPS members.

The office conducts unexplained wealth investigations related to serious and profit motivated organised crime, taking restraint action under the Confiscation Act 1997. The office also investigates money laundering and serious financial crimes that affect Victoria, linked to drug offences, outlaw motorcycle gangs, fraud and cybercrimes.

The Criminal Proceeds Squad forensic accounting team currently consists of two VPSG-6 Forensic Accountants.

These three (3) positions are fixed for period of two years and will be an additional to the current forensic accounting team. The successful applicants will focus solely on the identification and application of the Confiscation Act 1997 in respect of the illicit tobacco market within Victoria.

As a member of the Criminal Proceeds Squad, you will work closely with police investigators to interpret financial documents, records and business structures and present financial analysis as an expert witness in court, on matters relating to confiscation proceedings in respect of the illicit tobacco market within Victoria.

These fixed term positions will allow you to prepare and present financial analysis supporting new unexplained wealth legislation under the Confiscation Act 1997.

Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.

Your duties will include

- Assisting police to understand complex financial arrangements on matters relating to the illicit tobacco market.

- Providing advice on financial avenues of enquiry and sources of information.

- Tracing of funds and undertaking forensic analysis of available financial evidence.

- Providing advice to police on business structures, financial arrangements, taxation, and accounting matters.

- Writing expert witness reports/affidavits and appearing as an expert witness in court proceedings.

As the successful applicant, you will have

- CPA status with CPA Australia and/or CA status with Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand.

- Specialised knowledge obtained through your training, study and commercial experience sufficient to be recognised as an expert witness in financial and accounting matters before Victorian courts.

- The ability to analyse and integrate data and evidence derived from a range of different sources to produce high quality forensic accounting advice to police and prosecutors.

- Experience in managing multiple matters that may have competing and occasionally urgent deadlines.

Requirements and relevant information

- Three (3) x full-time, fixed term (2 years) position available.

- This position is located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.

- The successful applicant will be required to undergo National Security Vetting, achieve and maintain a security classification as determined by the Department Head. To achieve this, applicants must be an Australian Citizen.

- The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.

Your application must include

- Resume

- Response to the Key Selection Criteria – found in the position description attached to the job advertisement

- Copy current Certified practising accountant / Chartered Accountant qualification

Applications close midnight, Sunday 30 November 2025.

Please Note

- Detective Inspector Jennifer Locke on (03) 9906 0344 or via email locke@police.vic.gov.auor

- Steven Coulson on (03) 9906 0565 or coulson@police.vic.gov.au.

We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to support an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirement/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process (including an alternate method of submission of the application), please contact VPS Recruitment via email VPSRECRUITMENT@police.vic.gov.au or on (03) 8335 6004.

About Us

Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety.

Victoria Police is committed to creating a workplace that is safe and inclusive of all our people. We empower and expect our people, at all levels, to develop interpersonal connections and collaborate, use sound judgement, and create and innovate.

In alignment with the principle of self-determination, Victoria Police is dedicated to enhancing our collaboration with the Aboriginal community in Victoria as we build a culturally safe and inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. We continue to engage and build relationships with local Aboriginal communities and work closely with them to enhance opportunities and services aimed at empowerment, equality, and equal participation across all areas of the organisation.

We value the diversity and differences of our employees, including their age, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation, abilities, and life experience. We celebrate these diverse experiences and perspectives as each person brings an informed and contemporary approach to our work which enhances the wellbeing of all. We aim to provide a safe place that is reflective of the community it serves, allowing everyone to bring their whole selves to work.

If after reading this, you're not sure you tick every single criteria box, but have the passion to get behind our purpose, the determination to face a challenge and a willingness to grow and learn, we think you should click the apply button anyway. We’re passionate about building a diverse and inclusive team, and love hearing from people like you.

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