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Senior Investigative Accountant
Financial & Cyber Crime Group; Crime Command; Specialist Operations; Brisbane City
Your primary purpose is to perform duties within the Financial and Cyber Crime Group’s Money Laundering Unit to contribute to the achievement of Queensland Police Service's (QPS) strategic objectives, by providing specialist forensic accounting advice, analysis and consultancy services on criminal and associated matters, including major and organised crime investigations, policy, procedures and risk management.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Accounting and Finance |
| Classification | PO5 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/693084/26 |
| Closing date | 07-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | commence ASAP to 30/06/2027 |
| Contact person | Detective Inspector Chris Rahmann |
| Contact details | Phone: 07 3364 6622 Access the National Relay Service |
Your key accountabilities
The core capability requirements for this role are:
- Undertake complex financial analyses concerning the activities of business, organisations and individuals and provide financial investigative advice in a law enforcement environment.
- Produce and deliver high quality expert evidence, in a statement form or personally, to a court of law when required.
- Actively establish and sustain relationships with all stakeholders, including the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and other government agencies, to enhance service delivery.
- Deliver high level oral and written briefings as required on complex aspects of investigative accounting practices.
- Maintain a positive team culture by leading and influencing others, to deliver quality outcomes that align with organisational objectives.
- Initiate and manage the development and implementation of innovative strategies and solutions regarding policy, procedures, and computer techniques to support financial analysis.
- Engage in an advisory capacity at interviews or court/tribunal hearings as required, with emphasis on financial aspects.
- Develop and deliver high level training to police and others in relation to financial investigations.
- Prioritise outputs and adapt to meet changing and competing timeframes in a dynamic and innovative work environment.
Role Requirements
Mandatory:
- Possession of a degree in Commerce or Accounting from a recognised tertiary institution or equivalent qualifications, and either:
• Membership of CPA Australia and have completed the CPA program; or
• Membership of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and completed the CA Program. - Demonstrated experience in undertaking forensic accounting and financial investigations of a criminal nature.
- Demonstrated experience in successfully providing expert financial evidence in criminal court proceedings.
- Certificate IV in Government Investigations is highly regarded.
Other:
- The successful applicant/s will be required to undergo psychometric assessment, prior to appointment. Applicants are advised that whilst performing the duties of the position they may be exposed to material (written, visual and audio) of a graphic and sensitive nature.
- The successful applicant/s will be required to perform duty within any Group/Unit and location within the Brisbane Metropolitan area where Crime Command conducts business.
- Obtain Negative Vetting One within 12 months of commencing.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Further information
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