Director, Fraud Response / Investigations

About this role

• Audit and Assurance Branch
• Canberra – Adelaide – Brisbane

Position Description

The Director Fraud Response / Investigations leads a specialist team responsible for the investigation and resolution of suspected fraud affecting Department of Social Services (DSS) administered programs, grants, procurement activities and other departmental functions.

The role provides strategic leadership, operational oversight and professional guidance to ensure investigations are conducted lawfully, ethically and in accordance with the Australian Government Investigations Standard (AGIS), Commonwealth Fraud and Corruption Control Framework, Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013, and relevant legislation, policies and procedures.

The Director is responsible for building and maintaining a mature investigative capability that protects the integrity of DSS programs and public resources.

Eligibility / Additional Requirements

To be eligible for employment with Department of Social Services (the department), you must be an Australian citizen. An applicant's suitability for employment with the Department will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This will include an identity and criminal history background check.

Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance

The suitable applicant must also obtain and maintain a security clearance conducted by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).

Applicants also must be able to establish their background as checkable to be considered eligible for a security clearance. Any gaps or periods of time spent overseas for 12 or more months (cumulative) that cannot be verified by an Australian referee is deemed uncheckable, rendering the applicant ineligible for a security clearance. Background history must cover 5 / 10 years (Baseline / Negative Vet 1 or Negative Vet 2) of employment, education, residential, criminal history and anything else specified by the AGSVA. The suitable applicant must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information to fulfil this process.

Type / Length of Vacancy: Ongoing / Non-ongoing

Contact Officer Name: Rob Stedman

Contact Officer Phone: 0413 904 500

Contact Officer Email: Rob.STEDMAN@dss.gov.au

*Application Closing Date:*07-Sep-2026

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