Forensics Accountant | T05527

Location

Hobart

Period of Appointment

Up to 2 years

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight

Duties

The Forensic Accountant provides expert financial analysis and advice to support Tasmania Police criminal and proceeds of crime investigations. The role contributes to the detection, disruption and prosecution of financially motivated crime and assists in removing the profit from criminal activity. This includes engagement with high-profile investigations, providing technical financial expertise, and supporting litigation and court proceedings

Essential Requirements

Pre-Employment Checks

The Head of the State Service has determined that a person nominated for appointment to this position is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. Any relevant serious criminal offence or repeated serious offences over any period, which are not mitigated by additional information, may provide grounds for declining an application for appointment. Such offences would include, but are not limited to:

• Arson and fire setting;
• Sexual offences;
• Dishonesty (e.g. theft, burglary, breaking and entering, fraud);
• Deception (e.g. obtaining an advantage by deception);
• Making false declarations;
• Violent crimes and crimes against the person;
• Malicious damage and destruction to property
• Trafficking of narcotic substance;
• False alarm raising.

Desirable Requirements

• Completion of relevant tertiary qualification or other formal qualifications.
• Experience in proceeds of crime matters or within a criminal assets taskforce.
• Experience working with law enforcement.
• Understanding of relevant legislation including proceeds of crime, financial reporting and anti money laundering laws.

Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

005527 SoD-Forensic Accountant - CIC - Band 7.docx

005527 SoD-Forensic Accountant - CIC - Band 7.pdf

Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.DOCX

Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants

DPFEM is a child safe organisation which is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people; and every member of DPFEM has a responsibility to keep all children safe.

As the organisation moves towards a more inclusive workplace which better reflects our community, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, cultures and abilities, and those that may require flexibility such as part-time, compressed days, or adjustments around start or finish times.

How to Apply

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.

Online applications will only be accepted, please click the blue Apply now button to apply. If you experience any technical difficulties, please contact

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Further Information

For further information on this position, please contact Detective Acting Inspector Leah Adams on

Applications close on: 12 October 2025

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