Criminal Assets Financial Investigator

Job Details

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - QLD; NSW; SA; WA

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 03, $72,339.00 - $84,458.00; Band 04, $84,458.00 - $99,285.00; Band 05, $99,285.00- $107,559.00 + 22% Composite. 

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 14466

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 recognise your contribution to our workforce and offer generous remuneration and conditions including:

• 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 11 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 arrangement that provides 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?

Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the role of Criminal Assets Financial Investigator.

The AFP-led Criminal Assets Confiscation Taskforce (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.

The Criminal Assets Investigation (CAI) teams investigate Commonwealth proceeds of crime (POC) matters and work closely with the Criminal Assets Litigation (CAL) teams; together the teams forms the Criminal Assets Confiscation Taskforce (CACT). CAI members support CAL through the POC litigation process under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA).

The positions will work under the Operations Working Pattern of the AFP Enterprise Agreement. 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.

You will also 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 is responsible for planning, managing and conducting POC financial investigations requiring analysis and interpretation of financial and law enforcement information.

These roles may involve:

Criminal Assets Financial Investigator - AFP Band 3

• Assessing available information or evidence and determining appropriate POCA or other response(s) with guidance and supervision;
• Undertaking POC investigations under supervision;
• Obtaining information from financial institutions, the ATO and other entities holding property-tracking documents and contribute to the development of financial profiles for entities of interest;
• Assist in preparation of referrals of POC matters for consideration by CAL;
• Preparation of affidavits/information to support various POCA information gathering applications;
• Liaising with CAL to assist in the effective investigation and successful resolution of POC matters;
• Attending search warrants to assist with identification and seizures of items under POCA;
• Assist in providing advice and guidance to criminal investigators on identifying assets and financial enquiries;
• Attending court and giving evidence as required;
• Adhering to information management protocols in accordance with AFP Functional Governance, including the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on Proceeds of Crime Act Information and Coercive Material;
• Developing skills in relation to financial investigations and undertake further training as part of CAI development pathway; and
• Develop subject matter expertise.

Criminal Assets Financial Investigator - AFP Band 4

• Identify and utilise relevant and appropriate avenues of enquiry, assessing available information or evidence and determining appropriate POCA or other response(s);
• Undertaking POC investigations, ranging in degrees of complexity with minimal guidance;
• Obtaining information from financial institutions, the ATO and entities holding property­ tracking documents and contribute to the development of financial profiles of entities of interest;
• Preparation of referrals of POC matters for consideration by CAL;
• Preparation of affidavits/information to support various POC Act information gathering applications;
• Liaising with CAL to assist in the effective investigation and successful resolution of POC matters;
• Attending search warrants to assist with identification and seizures of items under POCA;
• Providing advice and guidance to criminal investigators on identifying assets and financial enquiries;
• Attending court and giving evidence as required;
• Adhering to information management protocols in accordance with AFP Functional Governance, including the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on Proceeds of Crime Act Information and Coercive Material;
• Practising skills in relation to financial investigations and undertake further training as part of CAI Career Profile Development Pathway;
• Providing subject matter expertise in financial investigations to investigators across other AFP Commands;
• Establishing and maintaining effective liaison with partners and stakeholders in both the government and private sector, domestic and international law enforcement agencies; and
• Assist with mentoring and developing the financial investigative capabilities of other team members.

Criminal Assets Financial Investigator - AFP Band 5

• Identify and utilise relevant and appropriate avenues of enquiry, assessing available information or evidence and determining appropriate POCA or other response(s);
• Undertaking POC investigations with varying degrees of complexity;
• Obtaining information from financial institutions, the ATO and entities holding property­ tracking documents and the compilation and completion of financial profiles of entities of interest;
• Preparation of referrals of POC matters for consideration by CAL;
• Preparation of affidavits/information to support various POC Act information gathering applications;
• Liaising with CAL to assist in the effective investigation and successful resolution of POC matters;
• Attending search warrants to assist with identification and seizures of items under POCA;
• Providing advice and guidance to criminal investigators on identifying assets and financial enquiries;
• Attending court and giving evidence as required;
• Adhering to information management protocols in accordance with AFP Functional Governance, including the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on Proceeds of Crime Act Information and Coercive Material;
• Demonstrating skills in relation to financial investigations and undertake further training as part of CAI Career Profile Development Pathway;
• Providing subject matter expertise in financial investigations to investigators across other AFP Commands;
• Cultivating and enhancing effective liaison with partners and stakeholders in both the government and private sector, domestic and international law enforcement agencies; and
• Mentoring and developing the financial investigative capabilities of other team members.

Essential Requirements

AFP Band 3:

• You must be an Australian Citizen;
• Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance or the ability to obtain one; and
• Contemporary experience or exposure to investigations, accountancy, auditing, commerce, taxation, finance or related field.
   

AFP Band 4:

• You must be an Australian Citizen;
• Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance or the ability to obtain one; and
• Have a minimum 3 years' experience in investigations, auditing or financial analysis.
   

AFP Band 5:

• You must be an Australian Citizen;
• Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance or the ability to obtain one; and
• Have a minimum 5 years' experience in investigations, auditing or financial analysis.

Desirable Requirements

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

AFP Band 3

• An awareness of financial investigative methods and legislative frameworks;
• An understanding of processes and procedures in financial institutions and international funds transfer encompassing banking, managed funds, remittance and cryptocurrency.
• Awareness of laws and regulations within the financial sector and experience in identifying financial 'red flags' and violations (e.g. structuring of transactions, unusual international transfer activity through high-risk countries, foreign bribery and corruption etc.);
• Ability to effectively engage with AFP partners such as Financial Intelligence Units (AUSTRAC etc.), domestic and international law enforcement agencies and forensic accountants; or
• Ability to show initiative, tenacity and motivation, and a willingness to explore innovative and creative solutions.

AFP Band 4

• Qualification in investigations, accounting, commerce, taxation, finance or other related field;
• Demonstrated understanding of financial investigative methods and legislative frameworks;
• A working knowledge of processes and procedures in financial institutions and international funds transfer encompassing banking, managed funds, remittance and cryptocurrency;
• Working knowledge of laws and regulations within the financial sector and experience in identifying financial 'red flags' and violations (e.g. structuring of transactions, unusual international transfer activity through high-risk countries, foreign corruption etc.);
• Demonstrate highly developed ability to independently analyse complex financial, tax and financial intelligence data to discern and detect financially motivated crime;
• Experience in transactional analysis, individual and company financial reporting and proven ability to recognise and trace unusual financial activities;
• Ability to effectively engage with AFP partners such as Financial Intelligence Units (AUSTRAC etc.), domestic and international law enforcement and forensic accountants; or
• Strong initiative, tenacity and motivation, and a willingness to explore innovative and creative solutions.
   

AFP Band 5

• Tertiary qualification in accounting, commerce, taxation, finance or other related field;
• Demonstrated understanding of financial investigative methods and legislative frameworks;
• Contemporary experience with processes and procedures in financial institutions and international funds transfer encompassing banking, managed funds, remittance and cryptocurrency;
• Knowledge of laws and regulations within the financial sector and experience in identifying violations (e.g. structuring of transactions, unusual international transfer activity through high risk countries, foreign corruption etc.);
• Demonstrate highly developed ability to independently analyse complex financial, tax and financial intelligence data to discern and detect financially motivated crime.
• Experience in transactional analysis, individual and company financial reporting and proven ability to recognise and trace unusual financial activities;
• Ability to effectively engage with AFP partners such as Financial Intelligence Units (AUSTRAC etc.), domestic and international law enforcement and forensic accountants; or
• Sets high personal expectations on initiative, tenacity and motivation, and a willingness to explore innovative and creative solutions.

Additional Information

• When applying you will be asked to nominate which band level/s you wish to be considered for. Note you will only be assessed against the band level/s you select.
• This role is located in NSW, SA, WA and QLD and applicants are expected to be located in the nearest Capital City. 
   

For further information refer to the candidate pack. 

Selection Criteria

• Organising your work, making sound decisions and achieving outcomes
• Communicating and working effectively with other people
• Applying technical knowledge, expertise 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. If you wish to be considered for both band levels your pitch should address the work level standards of the highest band.
• List any other mandatory documents necessary for assessment of this role – e.g. educational or qualification certificates. This will be included as an uploaded document with the candidate application. Delete if no other documents are required.

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 invited to 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

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:  Errin Fitzpatrick,

Contact Officer Phone:  02 5126 4642, ​

Contact Officer Email:  errin.fitzpatrick@afp.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEST) 08/05/2025

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