EL1 Lead Investigator
- Lead a high-performing team delivering complex investigations.
- Oversee case management, evidence collection, and reporting activities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with partner agencies and stakeholders.
EL1 Lead Investigator
- Initial 12-month contract, aiming for a September start
- Two possible 6-month extensions
- Flexible work and work from home options available
- Locations available across all Australian states and territories
About the Role:
As the Team Leader, Investigations, you will lead a high-performing team delivering complex investigations that support the department's payment integrity and fraud response framework. You will provide strategic leadership, drive continuous improvement, and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to achieve quality investigative outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and supporting a team delivering complex and sensitive investigations.
- Overseeing case management, evidence collection, quality assurance, and reporting activities.
- Developing team capability through contemporary investigative practices, tools, and techniques.
- Promoting and strengthening the department's payment integrity and fraud response framework.
- Monitoring, analysing, and reporting on investigation outcomes, risks, and emerging issues.
- Implementing initiatives to improve investigative processes and operational effectiveness.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with partner agencies and key stakeholders.
- Supporting operational activities, including occasional domestic travel and overnight stays.
Key skills and capabilities:
- Leadership, coaching, and people development experience.'
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
- Ability to drive continuous improvement and process innovation.
- Excellent planning, organisational, and prioritisation skills.
- Sound judgement and effective decision-making capability.
- Strong influencing, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Commitment to high-quality outcomes and accountability.
- Proactive approach with the ability to take initiative and deliver results.
How to Apply
Click Apply Now and submit:
- Your current resume.
- Details of any current government clearances, including PIEC clearance (if held).
- Your availability for immediate work in Sydney.
- Your expected hourly or daily rate.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be contacted immediately.
Job Reference: 1747455
Reference number: 1747455
Profession:Government, Emergency Services & DefenceFederal Government
Company: Onpoint 365
Date posted: 18th Aug, 2026
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