Job Description

Our client is a federal government department responsible for administering financial disclosure and funding requirements under Commonwealth legislation.

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Its Regulatory Division educates and advises the entities that have disclosure obligations, publishes the returns they lodge, reviews those returns for accuracy and investigates suspected contraventions.

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The team's focus is on producing outputs that are transparent, defensible and able to withstand external scrutiny.

The Chance n

The Regulatory Division is expanding as its role evolves, and multiple APS5 positions are available across two work streams: compliance and investigations.

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This role sits in the investigations stream, on a 12-month non-ongoing basis.

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You'll work under general supervision as part of a supportive team, contributing to the integrity of a national funding and disclosure system and to public trust in it.

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You'll have the chance to:

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- Build your skills in analysis, problem solving and regulatory investigations in a team that is growing rather than standing still
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- Use data and intelligence tools to proactively identify high-risk behaviours, entities and schemes, rather than only reacting to matters as they arise
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- Work on anti-avoidance matters where your analysis and advice feed directly into decisions made by senior decision-makers
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- Get support to complete a Certificate IV in Government Investigations if you don't already hold one
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- Choose between Canberra and Melbourne as your base
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The Role n

As an Investigations Officer, you'll support investigations into potential contraventions of Commonwealth legislation, working under general supervision.

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You'll be:

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- Gathering, analysing and documenting information to support investigations into potential anti-avoidance schemes
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- Reviewing documents and financial information to identify gaps or issues, and provide well-considered advice to support decision making
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- Applying data and intelligence tools to proactively identify high-risk behaviours, entities and schemes that may pose a compliance risk
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- Assessing patterns or indicators of non-compliance and contribute to the design of targeted compliance strategies
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- Preparing clear and accurate briefing materials, reports and correspondence for decision-makers
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- Contributing to maintaining quality standards and a consistent approach to investigations
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The Ideal Person n

You're curious and detail oriented, and you're comfortable working methodically through financial documents until the picture is clear.

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You will bring the following skills and experience:

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- A curious, detail-oriented approach, with the ability to analyse documents and financial information and spot gaps or inconsistencies
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- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and an interest in using data to identify patterns or indicators of non-compliance
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- Clear written communication skills, with the ability to prepare accurate briefs, reports and correspondence
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- The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while taking initiative under general supervision
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Australian citizenship and the ability to obtain a Baseline security clearance are essential.

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It's also desirable if you have:

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- A Certificate IV in Government Investigations (PSP40416) or willingness to undertake it with support from the agency
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Salary / Rate nn
- $88k - $96k + Super
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- 12-month non-ongoing
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- Canberra or Melbourne based
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HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds.

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📌 Investigations Officer (Canberra)
🏢 HorizonOne Recruitment Pty
📍 Canberra