APS5 Investigations Officers (Electoral Funding & Disclosure)

About the role

A federal government client is recruiting two APS5 Investigations Officers 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 general supervision to investigate potential anti-avoidance schemes using documents, financial information and data to identify risk and inform decisions. 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

• Gather, analyse and document information to support investigations into potential anti-avoidance schemes.
• Review documents and financial information to identify gaps or issues and provide well-considered advice.
• Use data and intelligence tools to identify high-risk behaviours, entities and schemes.
• Contribute to the design of targeted compliance strategies.
• Prepare clear, accurate briefing materials, reports and correspondence for decision makers.

Required profile

• Experience in investigations, compliance or other structured, evidence-based work.
• Experience in a regulatory, tax, fraud or financial investigations environment (good to know).
• 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; candidates must be politically neutral.

Required skills

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret moderately complex information.
• Clear, accurate written communication.
• Ability to manage workload and deliver quality work to tight timeframes.