Senior Investigations Officer (Electoral Law)

About the role

A federal government client is recruiting an APS6 Senior Investigations Officer through Alchemy Recruitment, based in Canberra or Melbourne. The client's regulatory division is expanding to administer major reforms to Australia's electoral funding and disclosure laws. You will join the Disclosure and Compliance team, working under limited direction to lead risk-based investigations into potential anti-avoidance schemes, draw insights from data and intelligence and guide junior staff. It is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term APS engagement starting 2 November 2026, with possible extension to 18 months, and is office based.

Key responsibilities

• Apply a risk-based approach to investigations into potential anti-avoidance schemes
• Use data and intelligence tools to identify high-risk behaviours, entities and schemes, and inform compliance strategy
• Prepare high-quality briefs, reports and correspondence for decision makers
• Contribute to the development and refinement of policies and procedures
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to junior staff

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in regulatory, financial or fraud investigations
• Experience guiding or reviewing the work of others
• Highly regarded Certificate IV in Government Investigations (PSP40416), or willingness to complete it with support
• Australian citizenship and the ability to obtain a Baseline security clearance
• Political neutrality: candidates active in political affairs are not eligible

Required skills

• Analytical skills and sound judgement
• Brief and report writing
• Communication and stakeholder engagement