Are you an analytical thinker with a passion for investigations, compliance, and protecting the integrity of public systems? Our client, a national government agency responsible for Australia's electoral processes, is expanding its Regulatory Division and is seeking motivated APS5/ APS6 Investigators to join its growing team. Are you an analytical thinker with a passion for investigations, compliance, and protecting the integrity of public systems? Our client, a national government agency responsible for Australia's electoral processes, is expanding its Regulatory Division and is seeking motivated APS5/ APS6 Investigators to join its growing team. This is a unique opportunity to build your career in government investigations while contributing to public confidence in Australia's electoral framework.

About the Role
As an APS5 Investigator, you will work within a supportive and collaborative team environment, conducting compliance and investigative activities under general supervision. You will play a key role in identifying and assessing potential anti-avoidance schemes, gathering evidence, and supporting regulatory decision-making.

Key Responsibilities
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- Conduct investigative and compliance activities in accordance with legislative and policy requirements.
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- Gather, review, and analyse information, documents, intelligence, and financial data.
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- Identify discrepancies, risks, and indicators of non-compliance.
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- Use data and intelligence tools to detect emerging risks and high-risk behaviours.




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- Prepare high-quality briefs, reports, correspondence, and recommendations for decision makers.
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- Support the development and implementation of targeted compliance and regulatory strategies.
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- Maintain accurate records and contribute to consistent, quality investigative outcomes. About You To be successful, you will demonstrate:
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- Experience in investigations, compliance, regulation, auditing, intelligence, law enforcement, or a related field.
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- Robust analytical and problem-solving skills.
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- The ability to interpret, assess, and synthesise complex information and data.
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- Excellent written communication skills, including report writing and briefing preparation.
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- Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills.
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- Sound judgement, integrity, and attention to detail. A Certificate IV in Government Investigations (PSP40416) is highly desirable; however, candidates willing to undertake the qualification with agency support are strongly encouraged to apply. What's on Offer?
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- 12-month non-ongoing APS5 or APS6 opportunity
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- Competitive salary package plus superannuation
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- Hybrid working arrangements
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- Canberra or Melbourne locations
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- Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
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- A supportive and collaborative team environment
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- Meaningful work that helps protect the integrity of Australia's electoral processes

📌 Investigators (Melbourne)
🏢 face2face Recruitment
📍 Melbourne