Fraud Investigator, Governance, Performance and Audit Branch

Who We Are
PM&C is seeking a motivated professional to join the Governance, Performance and Audit Branch as a Fraud Investigator. The branch plays a key role in building and sustaining the department's culture of integrity, transparency and professionalism.

The branch manages investigations into allegations of suspected fraud and corruption, as well as being responsible for the creation and implementation of fraud and corruption related policies and procedures. The branch is also responsible for education and awareness around fraud and corruption prevention, detection and response.

What You Will Do
As a Fraud and Corruption Investigator you will:

• Plan and undertake complex and sensitive fraud and corruption investigations arising from allegations involving employees and contractors of the department.
• Providing advice on matters specific to fraud and corruption across the department
• Conduct investigations in accordance with relevant legislative and procedural requirements
• Work both independently and collaboratively and represent the interests of the department in a professional manner
• Communicate confidently with internal and external parties to obtain and exchange information during an investigation
• Contribute to the development of staff capability through training and mentoring
• Prepare reports and briefs for various stakeholders, including senior management
• Developing internal fraud and corruption frameworks and procedures, and ensuring they remain current and compliant with any changes to external frameworks and legislation
• Designing and undertaking fraud and corruption education and awareness raising activities for the department
• At all times demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behaviour and integrity.

What You Will Bring
Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in conducting investigations, either in a law enforcement or government environment
• Well-developed understanding of internal fraud with demonstrated knowledge of addressing corruption risks
• Adheres to documented procedures, including the rules of evidence, legislation and policies relevant to fraud/corruption and criminal conduct, including the AGIS requirements
• Experience with, (or the ability to apply their experience), to liaising with the Australian Federal Police (AFP), the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) and the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including writing correspondence, reports, policies, and procedures
• Demonstrated strong analytical and research skills, including the ability to synthesise and analyse information, and make decisions
• Excellent negotiation and liaison skills and a demonstrated commitment to maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Sound capability to consistently deliver a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail.

The Successful Candidate Must Hold

• Qualifications consistent with the Commonwealth Fraud and Corruption Control Framework 2024 and Australian Government Investigations Standards 2022 (AGIS). This includes the Certificate IV in Government (Investigations), or equivalent
• Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance

Flexible Work
At PM&C we recognise the broad benefits of offering flexibility in how, when and where work is performed. We consider flexibility first from a starting position of 'how can we make this work?' and consider individual circumstances and operational requirements in making genuine attempts to establish mutually beneficial arrangements. Please reach out to the contact officer if you would like to explore what flexibility might look like for you, such as part time work, variable start and finish times or working from home.

Eligibility

• Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999 , employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the APS unless the Agency Head has agreed otherwise, in writing. At PM&C to be eligible for this position you should be an Australian Citizen by the completion of the recruitment process , except under exceptional circumstances.
• The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance, or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level.
• The successful candidate will be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check, and will normally be subject to a six-month probation period if new to the APS or has not yet completed their probation period elsewhere in the APS.

Security Clearance Required
Negative Vetting Level 1 (Secret)

How To Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, we want to hear from you Submit an online application through the Apply link by
11:30pm AEDT on Sunday, 16 November.