Assistant Forensic Accountant

Job Details

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time 

LOCATION - ACT

AFP BAND & SALARY - Broadband 6-8 (Forensic Accountant) ($111,861.00 - $143,883.00)

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 15838

This advertisement is to fill current vacancies and create a merit list for future ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies arising over the next 12 months.

Did you know?

The mission of the Australian Federal Police is to provide dynamic and effective law enforcement to the people of Australia. It provides policing throughout Australia in relation to the prevention and detection of crimes against the Commonwealth, its laws and integrity, and community police services to the Community of the ACT.

Working for the AFP provides you with a diverse and rewarding career. Whether you immerse yourself in a position on the frontline, or provide critical operational or professional support, the work you do makes a big impact on the people of Australia. 

We’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry – including (but not limited to):

• Six weeks (30 days) of paid annual leave per year 
• 4 extra days of mandatory rest leave per year 
• 18 days of paid personal leave per year
• Generous superannuation of 15.4%
• 18 weeks paid Parental Leave for Primary Caregiver (and 14 weeks for Secondary Caregiver) + additional unpaid leave entitlements for up until 24 months from the child’s date of birth or placement
• Generous salaries and incremental salary progression governed by the AFP Enterprise Agreement 
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements that support work-life balance
• Health & wellbeing services – with a focus on early intervention, education and prevention
• Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities

What is the role?

The AFP’s forensic accounting capability is delivered under the Criminal Assets, Fraud and Corruption Command (CAFAC Command).  AFP Forensic Accountants maximise the AFP’s operational effectiveness by analysing, interpreting, and presenting findings relating to complex financial and business-related information in an understandable and properly supported manner

Assistant Forensic Accountants are more generally deployed to work within the Criminal Assets Confiscation Taskforce (CACT). The AFP-led CACT seeks to deprive persons and criminal groups of the proceeds, instruments and benefits of their offending, and to undermine the profitability of criminal enterprises. The CACT brings together expertise in investigations, litigation, intelligence, forensic accounting, legal policy and other specialist resources from key partner agencies, including the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC), Australian Border Force (ABF) and AUSTRAC. The aim of the taskforce is to enhance the identification of criminal assets and benefits derived from crime, and to pursue their confiscation.

As a Team Member in the AFP you will be required to contribute to the achievement of outcomes in accordance with the regulatory framework, the AFP Code of Conduct and the AFP Governance Instruments. It is expected that the successful applicant will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position as outlined below.

What will you do?

The role of an Assistant Forensic Accountant provides appropriate advice and undertakes necessary forensic accounting services during all phases of an investigation, prosecution and/or confiscation action to help identify the source of financial evidence; assist in its collection; direct and/or ensure its proper collation, synthesis and analysis to produce product, which can be relied upon to inform and shape the investigation and the legal decision making process.

This is undertaken by applying accepted and relevant forensic accounting tests, procedures and techniques in accordance with professional and judicial standards and includes:

• Provision of financial expertise to assist in the conduct of financial investigations;
• Interpretation, analysis and summary of financial transactions and arrangements for the purpose of supporting criminal and civil proceedings;
• Competence in interpreting, analysing and presenting financial data, spreadsheets and reports using MS Office;
• Reporting of findings to internal and external clients including investigators, management, litigators and prosecutors;
• Assisting in the preparation of work practices, reports and evidence in compliance with professional accounting standards;
• Assisting and undertaking financial investigations and forensic accounting services under guidance of a Senior Forensic Accountant;
• In consultation with National Coordinator Forensic Accounting and their relevant Team Leader/supervisor, work under the oversight of a Senior Forensic Accountant when required;
• Assisting with training design and delivery; and
• Maintaining currency in subject matter expertise through ongoing professional development in forensic accounting and financial investigations.

Essential Requirements

• You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application.
• A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
• Tertiary qualification in accountancy or commerce;
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in auditing, financial investigations or financial analysis; and

Desirable Requirements

The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded:

• Forensic accounting technical knowledge, expertise and skills;
• Demonstrate an understanding of undertaking forensic accounting engagements and providing expert evidence;
• Hold membership, or in the process of obtaining Membership, with a recognised professional accounting body (i.e. CA/CPA/Institute of Public Accountants);
• Certificate IV in Government Investigations; and
• Knowledge of the cryptocurrency regulatory environment and expertise in tracing cryptocurrency.

Additional Information

• This role is located in Canberra, ACT and applicants are expected to be based in Canberra.
• This role attracts a composite allowance in recognition of expanded working hours, normal patterns of attendance and shift patterns (such as afternoon shifts, weekends and Designated Public Holidays) that are required under the Operations working pattern. In accordance with the AFP Enterprise Agreement, an employee who is required to work in accordance with the Operations working pattern will receive a Core Composite of 22% in addition to their base salary, which will count as salary for superannuation. The Commissioner has the authority to remove a composite from a role.

Selection Criteria

• Achieve results
• Communicates with influence
• Contributes to strategic thinking
• Cultivates productive working relationships
• Shows personal drive and integrity
• Technical knowledge and skills 

Application

Please submit the following documents via our Jobs portal prior to the closing date and time:

• Resume/CV - This will form the basis for determining your suitability against the position requirements and give the panel a clear outline of your current knowledge and qualifications along with previous experiences. Please include your work history, responsibilities and achievements.
• Applicant pitch (maximum two pages). Ensure your pitch tells us why you are the best fit for the role, with examples that demonstrate your capabilities addressing the selection criteria, role requirements and work level standards for the role

Only complete applications will be considered. Please review and ensure the uploaded documents are correct for this application after submitting your application.

Employment Suitability

Should you successfully progress from the application stage all applicants must:

• Complete an Employment Suitability Questionnaire (ESQ) and provide a traffic history check and proof of Australian citizenship. This aids in the assessment of your character and your ability to comply with the AFP's professional standards both in an official and private capacity. Please review our AFP Character Standards to ensure that you meet our requirements before you submit your application. Applicants will not receive feedback if they are unsuccessful at this gateway.
• Have your fingerprints taken if an offer of employment is made.
• Undertake mandatory drug testing for illicit drugs. This sample could include; urine, saliva or hair.
• Satisfactorily undertake a security clearance to the level specified for the position.  

Recruitment Process

Applicants who have demonstrated their suitability for employment through their resume and application, may be asked to complete additional assessments or activities to determine suitability for the role. This may also include a formal interview. Using the relevant AFP work level standards as a guide, you may be asked a range of questions to demonstrate your skills and abilities. These could include behavioural based scenario questions. Read our guides for applicants to find out how to prepare for your interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We're all individuals and we love that. At the AFP we value the different perspectives, approaches and lived experiences of our people, and recognise that our collective intelligence and diversity is what makes us stronger. As such, we encourage applications from people from all walks of life, including people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nations people, women, the LGBTQIA+ community and people with disability.

Contacts and Closing Information

Contact Officer: Sharon Raabe

Contact Officer Phone: 02 5126 9163 ​

Contact Officer Email: sharon.raabe@afp.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEST) 15/04/2026

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