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The department supports workplace diversity and values the contribution of people from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people with cultural and linguistic diversity, and LGBTQIA+ people. The department is committed to achieving gender equality and, in particular, supporting women’s progression into senior leadership.

The opportunity we have available

We are seeking a talented, professional and experienced EL1 to fill the role of Assistant Director – Integrity, Fraud and Corruption Control Policy.

The Assurance, Governance, Integrity and Risk Branch is responsible for audit/assurance; risk management, business continuity management and insurance; integrity and corporate reporting; governance; and performance reporting, as well as fraud and corruption prevention and detection.

The Branch plays an important role in supporting our divisions to deliver departmental outcomes, build organisational capability and enhance a pro-integrity and positive risk culture.

You will join the Integrity, Fraud and Corruption Control team (IFCCT) to support their work in building a pro-integrity and fraud and corruption awareness culture across the department. The work in the IFCCT is fast-paced and requires balancing competing priorities, while being adaptable to supporting the overall team where priorities and individual workloads change. The IFCCT investigates integrity related issues, reported instances of alleged fraud and or corruption and develops and implements frameworks to improve the department’s integrity and internal fraud and corruption control arrangements.

As Assistant Director, Integrity, Fraud and Corruption Control Policy, you will support the Director and other Assistant Director’s and will take a leading role in the ongoing management of the uplift in capability and compliance with the new Commonwealth Fraud and Corruption Control Framework.

To be successful in this position, you should be able to demonstrate strong representation and organisational skills, well-developed communication skills, the ability to work under limited supervision, and the ability to work to set priorities and meet deadlines. You should also have strong project management skills; stakeholder engagement skills and a sound working knowledge of legal frameworks.

What will you do?

As the Assistant Director, Integrity, Fraud and Corruption Control Policy, you will work in a fast paced, dynamic team, and lead the capability uplift work across the department to improve integrity, fraud and corruption control arrangements within the department. This includes:

• Leading the capability uplift to ensure it meets legislative, policy and legal frameworks – in particular to ensure alignment with the Commonwealth Fraud and Corruption Control Framework July 2024.
• Working with the Director and Chief Investigator to identify vulnerabilities in the department’s fraud and corruption control risk assessments and recommend risk mitigations to address immediate or ongoing fraud risks.
• Using a range of internal and external resources, and techniques to gather information and/or evidence to support decisions and recommendations, including preparation of complex high quality written material on sensitive matters.
• Working closely with business areas on recommendations for improving and strengthening fraud and corruption controls as well as undertaking education and awareness activities for Fraud and Corruption Control, support with FAW, Integrity Week, Finance Week etc.
• Promoting ongoing updates to the department’s fraud and corruption control governance arrangements and empowering and supporting departmental employees through education and awareness activities related to fraud and corruption control.
• Ability to step in and undertake investigations where, when required – with required qualifications etc
• Support the development of the department’s new Integrity Framework and Action Plan (to replace the existing strategy which expires in December 2025) that will flow from the Commonwealth Integrity Strategy – this includes working with the Secretary, Integrity and Risk Champion and other Deputies to identify priority focus areas;
• Support the other Assistant Director’s managing the integrity work and provide support to the Director, Assistant Secretary, Chief Financial Officer, Integrity and Risk Champion and Chief Operating Officer to support the finalisation of the Commonwealth Integrity Strategy by the Attorney-General’s department (including supporting consultation and communication with our portfolio entities).
• Ensuring record keeping practices are current and effective and compliant with Australian Government requirements.

A merit pool may be established for a period of 18 months from the date of this advertisement as a result of the selection process.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for high performing candidates who work collaborative and flexibly with the team and other stakeholders to advance the section’s priorities and influence best practice. Candidates should be outcomes driven, accountable, resilient, adaptable and have the ability to manage competing priorities.

In particular, you will need the following skills and experience:

• Be well organised and have the ability to effectively prioritise and manage competing priorities, including being flexible with quickly changing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tailor language to different audiences and a high level of attention to detail.
• The ability to distil complex information and quickly identify critical issues to formulate appropriate advice and guidance and make informed decisions.
• Engaging effectively with stakeholders and colleagues and a demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Always acting with high levels of integrity and professionalism in accordance with APS values and ethical standards.
• Have a growth mindset with a willingness to continue to learn, develop, and foster an environment for your team members to do the same.
• Think strategically, evaluating complex information from a variety of sources to make connections and sound decisions while exercising good judgement.

Qualifications: None required, but willingness to undertake a Cert IV Government Investigations and strong understanding of legal frameworks will be highly regarded.

Legal qualifications are desirable, but candidates with extensive experience working with legislation and legal concepts are welcome to apply, ability to obtain a Certificate IV and / or a Diploma of Government Investigations is desirable.

We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

RecruitAbility minimum requirements

Minimum requirements for this role include:

• Be well organised and have the ability to effectively prioritise and manage competing priorities, including being flexible with quickly changing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tailor language to different audiences and a high level of attention to detail.
• The ability to distil complex information and quickly identify critical issues to formulate appropriate advice and guidance and make informed decisions.
• Engaging effectively with stakeholders and colleagues and a demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Always acting with high levels of integrity and professionalism in accordance with APS values and ethical standards.
• Have a growth mindset with a willingness to continue to learn, develop, and foster an environment for your team members to do the same.
• Think strategically, evaluating complex information from a variety of sources to make connections and sound decisions while exercising good judgement.

RecruitAbility is a scheme which aims to attract and develop applicants with disability and also facilitate cultural changes in selection panels and agency recruitment.

Job applicants with disability who met the requirements are advanced to the next stage of the selection process:

• Opt into the scheme
• Declare they have a disability, and
• Meet the minimum requirements of a vacancy advertised in the scheme

More information can be found at RecruitAbility scheme: A guide for applicants | Australian Public Service Commission.

What else can we offer?

We are dedicated to fostering personal and professional development, empowering individuals to set goals, acquire new skills, and cultivate unique qualities that define who they are. We believe that this not only leads to a more fulfilling and happier life but also enhances the overall quality of our work. Some of the benefits we offer include:

• Access to our study Assistance Program that provides paid leave and financial support for you to undertake courses of study that contribute to the improvements of your professional skills and knowledge relevant to our work and broader Australian Public Service.
• Through our investment in learning and development opportunities, and a positive performance culture, we provide diverse career pathways for our people to enable their mobility and adapt in a rapidly changing world.
• Improve your leadership skills, through the department’s Professional Coaching Scheme and tailored leadership opportunities for staff members.
• Flexible working opportunities, including part time hours, home based work and job sharing.
• We offer generous leave entitlements of 20 days personal circumstances leave per year, with one month’s accrual of leave credited on commencement and 150 hours of paid annual leave (based on a full-time employee), plus a range of other miscellaneous leave options to support you.

Join our department and embark on a journey of growth, fulfillment, and well-being. Experience personal and professional development, prioritise your health, and be part of a vibrant and positive culture that empowers individuals and drives exceptional performance

Eligibility requirements

Employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 including:

• Citizenship:candidates must be an Australian citizen at the time of submitting your application.

• Health Assessment: The preferred applicant may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the department’s preferred medical provider.

• Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance at Baseline Level with Negative Vetting1 preferable. You must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information. You must have lived in Australia, or have a checkable background, for at least the preceding five years for Baseline Vetting clearances. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.

• Qualifications: None required, but ability to obtain a Certificate IV and / or a Diploma of Government Investigations is desirable. A strong understanding of legal frameworks will be highly regarded.

We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Timeline and asssement

A selection panel will be established to assess your suitability against the advertised role.

If a merit pool is established it will be valid for 18 months from date it first appeared in the APS Gazette.

Applications open: 29 August 2025
Applications close: 14 September 2025
Application shortlisting: 15-17 September 2025
Further assessments: 22-26 September 2025
Selection report finalised: 10 October 2025
Offers and announcements: 13-17 October 2025

The above is indicative only, please reach out to the contact person if you have any questions on the recruitment process or timeframes

Your application will be assessed against the requirements of the job and the Work level standards. Once the entire applicant pool has been assessed, the panel will create a shortlist of applicants. If your application is shortlisted, you may be asked to undertake further assessment, this may include work sample testing, interviews, and reference checks.

How to apply

Applications for this opportunity close at 11.59pm AEST, Sunday 14 September 2025.
Please select which option you would prefer on initial application:

In applying for this position, you are not required to address individual selection criteria. Rather, you should provide in a PDF document a statement of no more than 1 page outlining your background, capabilities and experiences, and how these align with the advertised role.

You should also provide a tailored CV in PDF, no more than 3 pages. The capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role are identified in the ‘Who are we looking for’ section.

Your application should be received through the department’s online recruitment system. Applications via other means will not be accepted.

If you experience any issues with the system please contact the recruitment team on 02 6136 8989 or via email at recruitment@infrastructure.gov.au to discuss an alternative way to submit your application.

Please advise the contact officer if you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. The department is committed to the accessibility of our systems. If you identify as someone with disability and you require accessibility assistance or more information, please email DiversityandInclusion@infrastructure.gov.au

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