Do you have strong forensic accounting skills and a desire to apply them in a law enforcement environment?

This is a rare opportunity to work as a Senior Forensic Accountant within a specialist Forensic Accounting Unit, playing a critical role in serious and complex financial crime investigations. The work is challenging, varied, and extends well beyond traditional corporate, consulting, or government accounting roles, with your expertise directly supporting efforts to disrupt and dismantle criminal networks.

There are currently three (3) temporary positions available as listed below, each with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

One full-time position temporarily funded through to 30 June 2027.

One part-time position 0.5FTE, 37.5 hours per fortnight available through to 30 June 2027, whilst the substantive occupant is on authorised leave.

One part-time position 0.4 FTE, 30 hours per fortnight temporarily available through to 30 December 2026 whilst the substantive occupant is working on adjusted hours.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

This role leads the delivery of forensic accounting services for criminal and confiscation investigations by applying Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards (APES) 215 as the framework. Conducts and oversees complex forensic accounting analyses to identify, trace and document the movement of funds and assets.  Prepares and signs forensic accounting reports and associated witness statements for high‑risk or complex matters and appears as an expert witness in court. Provides technical review and quality oversight of forensic accounting reports to ensure compliance with APES 215 and evidentiary standards.  Delivers forensic accounting advice and direction to investigators and legal practitioners, and assists with managing capability, performance and resource allocation within the Forensic Accounting Unit.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please ensure you complete, sign and scan the Integrity Check Consent Form (refer attached) and submit it along with your application (the Integrity Check Consent Form is not required for current WA Police Force employees).

Applicants are asked to address the following nominated work related requirements using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) in no more than two (2) pages:

Forensic accounting skills - Conducting and leading complex forensic accounting analysis. Preparing and signing independent expert reports and witness statements. Providing expert evidence and guiding staff in APES 215‑compliant practice.

Analytical and conceptual skills - Analysing complex financial transactions, business structures and records. Interpreting complex information. Synthesising findings and clearly communicating outcomes to investigative stakeholders.  Interpreting legislation and standards.

Leadership and management skills - Leading, coaching and developing forensic accounting roles. Managing and coordinating activities including setting priorities, allocating tasks, reviewing work to ensure quality and compliance and supporting continuous improvement in forensic accounting practice.

Applicants are also asked to submit scanned copies of their;

Evidence of a tertiary qualification in accounting or a related discipline and full membership to a professional accounting body in Australia such as CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), or a Member/Fellow status with the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)

Applicants are also required to submit a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Your CV should provide enough detail (dot points are sufficient) to allow the selection panel to assess your skills, experience and qualifications relevant to the Key Accountabilities of the attached Position Description Form.

The CV must also include the names and contact details of two (2) referees who can comment on the applicant’s ability to satisfy all of the Essential Work Related Requirements. Applicants should nominate at least one immediate (most contemporary) supervisor/manager unless exceptional circumstances exist.

We believe all our people are leaders irrespective of their role.  We consider this as critical to our success and, to support this, we have adopted Leadership Expectations which provide a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector.  The leadership context for this role is identified in the attached position description form.

Please note: For applicants deemed suitable, all Essential Work Related Requirements listed in the Position Description Form will be assessed at some stage during the selection process.

OTHER CONDITIONS

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancies, it may also be used to fill other similar vacancies throughout the division. In addition to this, should the successful applicants decline or vacate the advertised positions, then the panel may select another suitable applicant from this selection process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from the initial date of the appointment.

Integrity and criminal checks will be conducted if the recommended applicant for a position is not a current WA Police Force employee. Any relocation costs associated with appointment to these positions may be the responsibility of the successful applicants.

SUBSTANTIVE EQUALITY & WORK HEALTH & SAFETY (WHS) STATEMENT

The WA Police Force is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal Australians, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. The Department also promotes flexible family friendly work practices.

Throughout the recruitment process we provide reasonable adjustments to allow people with a disability to participate effectively. Reasonable adjustments can also be made available to assist you in the job, if you are successful in gaining employment.

WHS is a vital component within the WA Police Force. Safety is a partnership between the employer and their employees and it relies on all of us working together to ensure that everyone is safe in their working environment, which enables them to go home safely. We incorporate safety in every part of our business and it is an integral part of the decision-making process.

The WA Police Force has a duty of care to ensure employees are not adversely affected by alcohol or drugs in the workplace.  The effect of alcohol or drugs can impact on the health and/or safety of the individual or others, and this behaviour is not aligned with the WA Police Force Code of Conduct. As a result, a testing regime has been established as an important way of providing assurance to the community that the expectations they hold for all members of the WA Police Force are being met.  Regular testing of all employees for alcohol and drugs aims to ensure the health, welfare and safety of all personnel and promote community confidence in the WA Police Force.

FOR FURTHER JOB RELATED INFORMATION

Please contact Detective Inspector Ken Foster on telephone number 0437 856 172.

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

Applicants are requested to apply online. To apply online, you must have a valid email address and be ready to attach your comprehensive electronic resume, integrity check form (if required) and any additional attachments as requested in the “APPLICATION PROCESS” section of the advertisement. Please select the “APPLY FOR JOB” button at the top/bottom of this advertisement. Should you encounter any problems lodging your online application please contact Police Staff Selection and Deployment on (08) 6229 5772 during business hours (8am to 4pm, Monday – Friday), prior to the specified closing time.

EMAILED, LATE OR PRO-FORMA APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Application packages and the Position Description Form are attached below.