Fraud Investigators, Program Compliance and Fraud

Ongoing & Non-ongoing for an initial period of up to 12 months, Flexible working arrangements will be considered
- Woden, ACT; Melbourne, VIC; Adelaide, SA; Perth, WA; Darwin, NT; Cairns, QLD; Townsville, QLD; Brisbane, QLD; Sydney, NSW
- Location: Woden, ACT; Melbourne, VIC; Adelaide, SA; Perth, WA; Darwin, NT; Cairns, QLD; Townsville, QLD; Brisbane, QLD; Sydney, NSW
- Application Closing Date: 05-Jan-2025

**Classification**

APS Level 6 ($94,715 - $106,438)
Executive Level 1 ($121,717 - $138,722)

**Employment Type**

Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for an initial period of up to 12 months)

Where a non-ongoing specified term is offered, this would be for an initial period of up to 12 months, with possibility of extension up to a maximum period of two years.

A non-ongoing offer may result in conversion to an ongoing offer of employment however this must occur within 18 months from the opening date of this advertisement.

**Flexible Work**

Flexible working arrangements will be considered

**The Opportunity**

The National Indigenous Australians Agency’s Integrity Group is seeking to fill multiple vacancies in its Program Compliance and Fraud Branch (PCFB) and Integrity Advisory and Reporting team.

These are unique and exciting opportunities to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

PCFB is responsible for delivering program compliance, fraud and corruption control and investigation activities for the NIAA. The Branch comprises three sections and is responsible for the receipt, assessment and investigation of allegations of fraud and non-compliance.

**The Fraud and Corruption Control Team (FCC)**supports the NIAA to meet its legislated obligations as set out in Section 10 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Rule 2024 (the Fraud and Corruption Rule). FCC is responsible for maintaining the NIAA’s Fraud and Corruption Control Plan and Fraud and Corruption Risk Register; providing advice and support to NIAA program owners to review and update Fraud and Corruption Risk Assessments; and monitoring the implementation of fraud and corruption controls. FCC also provides advice to the Senior Executive and CEO on the NIAA’s overarching fraud and corruption risk policies and controls.

**The Fraud and Corruption Investigations Section (FCIS)** conducts criminal investigations of suspected and actual fraud across NIAA activities in line with Section 10 of the Fraud and Corruption Rule 2024. FCIS investigations are carried out in accordance with the Australian Government Investigation Standards 2022 (the AGIS), and our investigators partner with law enforcement and intelligence agencies to carry out their investigation activities.

**The Integrity Advisory and Reporting team (IAR)** provides an end-to-end integrity advisory and issues intake, and assessment function. IAR coordinates internal and external referrals, including those made to the National Anti-Corruption Commission.

**The APS6 Senior Investigator** works with a broad degree of self-direction. They may oversee and guide the day-to-day activities of small teams to deliver high quality services. They may work independently to implement small projects, or as part of a team on larger projects for the Branch. An APS6 Senior Investigator will perform duties including, but not limited to:

- support the NIAA to meet its legislated obligations as set out in relevant legislation (for example, the Fraud Rule)
- undertake investigations into suspected fraud involving NIAA funded service providers and NIAA officials
- comply with the AGIS and NIAA, Group and Branch policies and processes
- produce high quality and timely reports
- carry out end to end criminal investigations, including through correctly managing records, gathering evidence and exhibits and preparation of briefs of evidence for the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions
- communicate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.

**The EL1 Assistant Director**, Investigations works with a considerable degree of independence, under broad direction from the Director. They are responsible for planning and delivering the work program, and reporting on progress against performance and quality indicators. They are responsible for ensuring that performance measures are delivered. The EL1 Assistant Director will manage a small team to perform duties including but not limited to:

- delivery of services and functions that support the NIAA to meet its legislated obligations as set out in relevant legislation (for example, the Fraud and Corruption Rule)
- support and mentor staff within the team to help build capabilities and strengthen skillsets
- provide advice and suggestions to help mitigate or treat fraud and corruption risks across the NIAA.
- develop policy and procedures for the conduct of investigations
- lead and conduct complex and protracted investigations on NIAA funded service providers and NIAA officials where suspected fraud or corruption exists