CORRUPTION AND CRIME COMMISSION

JOB DESCRIPTION FORM

Title

Division

Unit

Conditions

Manager Financial Investigations

Operations

Investigations

Corruption and Crime Commission Industrial Agreement 2013

Position Number

Classification

Status

Effective Date

CCC0034

Level 8 + 10%

Up to 5-year appointment

1 July 2017

Reporting Relationships This position REPORTS TO: Deputy Director Investigations

DIRECT REPORTS TO this position: Senior Financial Investigator, Financial Investigator and Intelligence Analyst.

Organisational Context The Corruption and Crime Commission ("the Commission") is a leading Australian anti-corruption agency, established by the Corruption, Crime and Misconduct Act 2003 ("the CCM Act"). Its primary purpose is to improve continuously the integrity of, and to reduce the incidence of serious misconduct and corruption in, the Western Australian Public Sector and to combat and reduce the incidence of organised crime.

It does this by:

• Identifying areas of greatest risk of corruption and serious misconduct in the public sector and focusing its resources on high value investigations and operational activities in those areas.

• Determining the most effective methods for responding to and dealing with allegations of serious misconduct and corruption, including the use of the Commission's special investigative powers.

• Managing and conducting investigations into allegations of police misconduct and working with WA Police to prevent police misconduct.

• Undertaking targeted activities to increase the capacity of public authorities to combat serious misconduct and corruption.

• Working co-operatively with the WA Public Sector Commission and other key agencies to deliver an integrated approach to managing misconduct risks across the public sector.

Purpose of this Position The Principal Financial Investigator is responsible for leading, managing and coordinating a multi-disciplinary team conducting financial investigations into:

1. allegations of serious and systemic misconduct within the Western Australia Public Sector, including the Western Australia Police; and

2. the proceeds of crime and related matters.

Key Responsibilities In meeting the requirements of the position, the Manager Financial Investigations:

• Plans, coordinates and oversees the strategic and tactical conduct of complex financial investigations by ensuring the effective use of Commission resources and powers.

• Ensures compliance with relevant legislation, internal policies and procedures and ensures investigative actions align with the strategic and operational priorities of the Commission.

• Prepares or reviews complex written material in support of applications for warrants, use of coercive powers and other legal processes.

• Oversees reports on the status and outcomes of investigations to external and internal stakeholders, including developing recommendations addressing systemic and serious misconduct.

• Conducts and oversees effective interview processes ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.

• Prepares and reviews complex briefs of evidence for use in Commission examinations and criminal prosecutions.

• Coordinates coercive examinations and criminal prosecutions including liaison with and co-ordination of witnesses, legal counsel and giving evidence in court as required.

• Initiates and maintains collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders including leading, supervising or participating in multi-agency investigations.

• Ensures productivity by promoting teamwork, mentoring team members, managing staff performance and facilitating development and training opportunities for members of the Financial Investigation Team

• Identifies and recommends new and enhanced policies and procedures. • Represents the Commission at internal and external forums including committees, working

groups and speaking engagements. • Prepares and delivers training to Commission staff on matters relating to investigations. • Contributes to target development activities including the management of human sources.

Values

As an officer of the Commission, the Oversight Officer is required to model the Commission's values which are: 1. Integrity

We act with care and diligence - making decisions that are honest, impartial, timely and based on all relevant information.

2. Relationships with Others

We treat people with courtesy, sensitivity and recognize their interests and rights.

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3. Accountability

We use the resources of the state in a responsible and accountable manner that ensures the efficient, effective and appropriate use of resources and information.

4. Leadership

We enable and inspire others to make a difference.

5. Teamwork

We work collaboratively and welcome the contribution of others.

Pre-Employment Requirements To be appointed to the position of Manager Financial Investigations you will need to:

• Be an Australian citizen or immediately eligible for Australian citizenship; • Undergo stringent security vetting to obtain and maintain a security clearance to a

minimum standard of Negative Vetting 1; • Be available to work outside of normal business hours as required; and • Hold a valid Western Australian Driver's License or equivalent.

Notes: 1. This position may be required to undergo use of force training, requalification and

associated medical and psychometric testing (to be determined on an individual basis).

2. Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or training in the conduct and management of financial investigations is highly desirable.

Core Capabilities To be successful in this position the applicant must demonstrate substantial experience in managing multi-disciplinary investigation teams conducting complex and sensitive investigations.

In particular, the applicant will need to demonstrate the follow capabilities:

Work Expertise • Broad and extensive experience in the strategic and tactical planning and management of complex financial investigations

• The effective use of contemporary and traditional techniques and methodologies in financial investigations.

• Demonstrated knowledge of private sector financial systems at a level to facilitate proceeds of crime investigations.

• The interpretation and application of relevant legislation, policies and procedures, including the rules of evidence and court procedures.

• Holds tertiary qualification in accounting or related discipline.

• Eligibility for CPA or IPA membership is highly desirable.

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Leadership

Relationship Management

Individual Effectiveness

Substantial experience in the management and coordination of an investigation team to achieve strategic and operational objectives.

Substantial experience in the coaching and development of staff to build the Commission's investigative capacity.

Substantial experience in leading a multi-disciplinary team and taking a leading role in managing relationships with other stakeholders to achieve strategic and operational objectives.

Proven ability to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders in order to achieve common goals.

Proven ability to lead a team with integrity, professionalism while remaining focused in high-pressure situations.

• High level critical thinking to assess multiple complex issues and information and make sound operational decisions ensuring investigation outcomes are aligned with strategic and operational priorities.

Certification The details contained in this document are an accurate statement of the responsibilities and requirements of the position.

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