AddressForensic Accountant Operations
Grade 9-10
- Exciting and challenging opportunity to play a key role in a specialist law enforcement agency
- Sydney CBD location
- Flexible working conditions
- Full-time role
Salary: From $120,859 to $133,183 per annum, Forensic Accountant Operations Grade 9-10, (excluding superannuation and leave loading)
Closing Date: 11.59pm (EST) on Sunday 30th June 2024
You must be an Australian citizen to be eligible to work at the NSW Crime Commission.
About the NSW Crime Commission:
The NSW Crime Commission's purpose is to disrupt, reduce and prevent the incidence of organised crime and other serious crime and to pursue confiscation of the proceeds of crime in New South Wales. The Operations Division is responsible for conducting criminal and financial investigations under the leadership of the Executive Director Operations. The Operations Division is also responsible for the Commission's Strategic Intelligence capability, the provision of specialist investigative support services and providing advice and recommendations to Government in relation to minimising the impact of serious and organised crime on the NSW community.
The Commission provides a challenging, high-paced work environment where staff are encouraged to identify and take advantage of development opportunities. We support an inclusive workplace where all staff have access to opportunities and resources at all levels, enabling our people to drive commitment, innovation, productivity and delivery of high-quality services and capabilities. Work / life balance is encouraged and flexible work arrangements form an important part of the Commission’s daily work.
About the role
The Forensic Accountant Operations forms an integral part of the Commission's Financial Investigations team. Working closely with Intelligence Analysts, the Forensic Accountant Operations is responsible for conducting concurrent financial investigations and providing specialist advice to support financial investigations in order to pursue the confiscation of criminal assets. You will play a key role in driving financial investigations through the application of a range of covert and overt investigative methods, investigative interviews and the interrogation of large and complex datasets. You will also be relied upon to make sound recommendations regarding the use of the Commission's coercive and non-coercive information gathering powers.
If you have degree qualifications in a relevant discipline, membership of a recognised professional accounting body and/or demonstrated equivalent experience, this may be the career development opportunity you have been looking for.
The NSW Crime Commission continuously strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people within our diverse community and welcomes and encourages applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disabilities.
Security Vetting
The recommended candidates must have a checkable background covering at least the last 10 years and be willing to participate in and secure appropriate security clearances by providing comprehensive details about their personal and financial interests and other relevant information about themselves, their families and their associates. You are encouraged to familiarise yourself with the information relating to the Commission's security vetting processes contained in this guidance document.
The Crime Commission Regulation 2022 under the Crime Commission Act 2012 stipulates that it is a condition of employment at the Commission that a member of staff obtain and maintain:
- a security clearance issued by the Commissioner, and
- a security clearance issued by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency that the Commissioner determines is necessary for the position
How to apply:
All applications must be submitted through the 'I Work for NSW' website.
If you are interested in this role you are strongly encouraged to familiarise yourself with the requirements of this role as outlined in this role description. You are also encouraged to read this Guide for Job Applicants to help as you prepare your application.
To apply for this position, please submit:
- A comprehensive resume (maximum five A4 pages) including your citizenship status
- A covering letter no longer than one A4 page generally outlining your skills and experience, relevant to the functions of this role
- A document no longer than two A4 pages specifically answering the two targeted questions below:
Question 1 - Describe an investigation that you were involved in that produced a good result. Include details such as what role you played, any particular significant hurdles you faced and how you overcame them and how the results were measured,
Question 2 - Provide an example of when you have successfully communicated a complex forensic accounting issue to a non-accounting audience. What tools did you use to ensure that you were getting the desired message across?
Applicants invited to interview will be required to complete additional assessments. Applicants who do not directly address the targeted questions in the manner detailed above will not be considered for shortlisting.
Should you require any further information about applying for this role please contact the Commission’s People & Culture Manager, Nick Athas, at ******@crimecommission.nsw.gov.au or on (02) 9269 9***.
