Australian Department of Defence – Campbell ACT 5 days ago, from Australian Department of Defence
$83,706 - $89,659 + up to 15.4% SuperannuationCampbell Park - ACTThe Role The duties of an APS5 Investigative Assistant in Defence include the following:
Under guidance, assess reports of fraud or misconduct and use sound judgment to categorise the jurisdiction, complexity and seriousness of allegations.Provide support to investigations into allegations of serious misconduct and fraud related offences in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.Develop, contribute to, and deliver high-quality reports into allegations of fraud and corruption related offences.Record to, and retrieve knowledge from, relevant databases to support the Defence mission.Engage, independently and as part of a team with relevant stakeholders, clients, and other Defence Investigative Authorities.Provide administrative and analytical assistance to investigators as required in support of criminal and administrative investigations.Develop and maintain an understanding of legislative, policy, and regulatory frameworks related to Defence integrity and investigations.Ensure assessments, activities and results are appropriately recorded within the case management system.About our Team The Directorate of Investigations in the Fraud Investigations and Public Interest Disclosure Branch delivers Defence's fraud investigations capability. The Directorate works closely with other Defence Investigative Authorities to support the organisation's response to integrity risks. Fraud investigations are a critical element of Defence's system of control for preventing, detecting and dealing with fraud, enabling Defence's compliance with the Commonwealth Fraud and Corruption Control Framework 2024 and Fraud and Corruption Rule 2024.
Through effective and timely responses to alleged fraud and corruption including investigations resulting in successful prosecution of fraud and corruption offences, the Directorate has a key role in preventing and dealing with fraud in Defence. The work of the Directorate contributes to mitigating risk of fraud against Defence and the Commonwealth more broadly, which is critical to ensuring funds are available for their intended purpose and maintaining public confidence in the Government.
Our Ideal Candidate To be successful in this role, you will be self-motivated and demonstrate the following qualities and abilities to achieve results:
Experience in investigations and/or intelligence and case management or similar, including criminal fraud.A keen, motivated and engaged team player with excellent decision making and critical thinking skills, willing to work collaboratively with others.Display a high level of integrity both inside and outside the work environment.Can work effectively within a framework of legislation, policy and procedures to maintain the trust and confidence of Defence senior leadership and the Australian Government.Represent the Branch Head and Director of Investigations, to provide quality, trusted and timely advice through delivering an investigative response function in support of enabling Defence capability.The highest professional calibre looking to further your career in an organisation that will support your professional development while delivering on the principle of work/life balance. #J-18808-Ljbffr