Australian Attorney-General's Department – Canberra ACT

The key duties of the position include:

Employment Opportunity

The Commonwealth Fraud Prevention Centre within AGD plays a pivotal role in supporting Australian Government entities to strengthen their counter fraud capability and meet their obligations under the Commonwealth Fraud and Corruption Control Framework.

The Centre leads policy and legislative reform, provides strategic advice on integrity frameworks and drives whole-of-government approaches to strengthening fraud and corruption prevention. It also delivers practical tools, guidance and expert advice across areas such as fraud risk assessment, control design and assurance, fraud and error measurement and embedding fraud prevention in policy and program design.

The Centre has established a strong foundation for capability development, supporting Commonwealth officials to build practical counter fraud skills and knowledge. We are now entering an exciting new phase in our work and are looking for a strategic and innovative leader who can shape how the Centre builds capability across government through up-to-date and effective learning solutions. You will:

- lead the development and implementation of the Centre's next Learning and Development Strategy for implementation from 2027-28 and beyond
- lead and evolve the Centre's Training Program and associated learning and development initiatives
- engage with stakeholders across government to identify capability needs and explore opportunities to expand the Centre's reach, influence and service offerings for various audiences
- design and deliver strategic initiatives that improve capability at scale, including through partnerships, digital solutions, and new funding models
- develop frameworks to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of the Centre's learning and development activities, using evidence to drive continuous improvement
- oversee procurement, contract management and external partnerships supporting learning and development initiatives
- manage and develop a small,



high performing team in a dynamic environment
- contribute to broader Centre priorities as required.

How you can help us make a difference

The Centre brings together diverse skills and experience to deliver impactful work aimed at reducing harm caused by fraud and corruption. We are seeking a strategic and innovative leader who can shape how capability is developed across government, identifying opportunities to introduce contemporary learning approaches, build partnerships, leverage technology and develop scalable solutions that strengthen fraud and corruption prevention across the Commonwealth.

What we're looking for

- experience developing and implementing L&D; or similar strategies that deliver capability, organisational or business improvements
- ability to think strategically, identify emerging needs and translate concepts into practical, scalable solutions
- strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including the ability to build productive partnerships across organisational boundaries
- clear communication, translating complex ideas into practical guidance to support various audience and learning styles
- strong project and program management skills, and the ability to lead teams to deliver strategic outcomes
- experience using evidence, data and evaluation to measure impact and drive continuous improvement.

Eligibility

To be eligible for employment at the Attorney-General’s Department applicants must be Australian citizens.

Applicants offered employment will be required to successfully undergo a police record check and be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at a specified clearance level.



The successful applicant must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information.

Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.

Notes

A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created from this process, and will be active for 18 months after the date of this gazettal.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process or require any reasonable adjustments, please contact HR Assist at *********@ag.gov.auor 02 6141 6*** (Option 2).

We encourage and welcome applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can contact us to discuss options for working from Country.

Getting to know the Attorney-General's Department

The Attorney-General's Department delivers programs and policies to maintain and improve Australia's law and justice framework, and to facilitate jobs growth through policies that promote fair, productive, flexible and secure workplaces. Through the Australian Government Solicitor, we also provide legal services to the Commonwealth, including legal advice and representation. Our department is the central policy and coordinating element of the Attorney-General's portfolio.

Our department is structured into four groups:

- Australian Government Solicitor
- Justice and Communities
- Integrity and Security
- Enabling Services

The department operates in a diverse and complex environment to address challenging issues. We have a highly-skilled and engaged workforce involved in policy development and implementation and program administration. The department also has a large number of practicing lawyers, mainly within the Australian Government Solicitor Group within the department.

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📌 Assistant Director, Commonwealth Fraud Prevention Centre (Canberra)
🏢 Australian Attorney-General'S Department
📍 Canberra