AddressOur organisation
IBAC's work is vitally important to Victorians - we prevent and expose public sector corruption and police misconduct.
Our vision is a public sector and police that acts with integrity for all Victorians.
Our team
People who work for IBAC are expected to have a sound understanding of and ability to demonstrate the IBAC values when dealing with Government agencies, the community and colleagues.
IBAC's values are incorporated in professional skills and behaviours for the position.
We Lead by example, Act Impartially, Work Together, Behave with Respect, Strive for Excellence.
Your new role
This is a rare opportunity to join our Investigations team as Senior Financial Investigator on a full-time, fixed term basis to August 2025. Reporting to the Manager, Investigations, the successful candidate will draw on their extensive forensic accounting and investigative experience to analyse financial documentation and information to identify corrupt conduct and police misconduct.
This position is based in Melbourne, Victoria and will commence from early August 2024.
Duties include:
- Lead and contribute to a multi-disciplinary team investigating serious corrupt conduct and police misconduct with a focus on identifying and analysing relevant financial and business documents and data.
- Manage the analysis of public and private sector records to collate and present admissible evidence, including assisting in taking witness statements, and participating in interviews as required.
- Provide timely and objective advice on financial and business information collection, analysis, and presentation, as well as specialist advice on aspects of accounting, financial analysis, and investigative work.
Additional duties are set out in the position description.
The operational requirements of Investigations means work hours may be irregular and extended, including weekend work and after hours deployments when required. There is also a requirement for irregular travel within regional Victoria and interstate, including overnight stays. Investigations Unit staff are also required to demonstrate the flexibility to respond to dynamic operational requirements within a reasonable timeframe.
Our requirements / Your skill set
We are looking for candidates with the below experience and capabilities:
- A tertiary qualification in Business/Accounting (mandatory) which satisfies eligibility criteria for either CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand or equivalent professional body. Membership of such a professional body is highly desirable.
- Significant experience in forensic accounting and forensic investigation techniques
Apply now
Your application is a two-step process. You are unable to save partial applications.
Submit your application by logging onto the IBAC careers page (https://www.ibac.vic.gov.au/career-opportunities) and clicking on the appropriate vacancy, making sure you include:
- a cover letter, providing a response of how your skills and experience meet the KSC (no more than two pages)
- a resume no longer than 5 typed pages (in Word format)
- responses to the screening questions within the application process
We are committed to bringing together people with differing perspectives, lived experiences and skills to make choices that reflect our integrity and community, and to creating an inclusive work environment for all.
Visit: www.ibac.vic.gov.au for more information.
