Fraud Advisor (Any CSIRO site, AU) bei None

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Role highlights

• Help safeguard the integrity of Australia’s national science agency
• Shape the future of secure, world-leading science
• Join a supportive, multi-disciplinary team committed to trust and accountability

About CSIRO

As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge.

Visit CSIRO.au for more information.

The opportunity 

Join Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, as a Fraud Advisor and play a critical role in protecting the integrity of our organisation. You will support the Manager, Counter Fraud, in shaping and strengthening CSIRO’s fraud and corruption controls in line with Government requirements.

You will gain exposure to meaningful work that contributes to public trust in science and government and you will have the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive, knowledge-rich environment with opportunities to learn and grow.  From managing incidents and advising senior leadership, to delivering education and support across the organisation, this role offers variety, purpose, and impact.

If this sounds like an opportunity to you, we would love to hear from you.

Your high-level duties will include: 

• Respond to potential fraud incidents through research, analysis, stakeholder engagement, and actionable recommendations.
• Partner with the Fraud Manager to conduct fraud risk assessments and implement follow-on actions tailored to CSIRO’s environment.
• Contribute to the development and influence of policies and procedures that strengthen fraud and corruption controls.
• Develop, implement, and review prevention strategies that embed integrity into organisational processes.
• Provide a courteous, responsive, and service-focused approach when engaging with stakeholders across CSIRO.
• Handle sensitive information with care, requiring you to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance.
• Deliver fraud awareness training as needed.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Role particulars

• Location and office arrangements: Canberra (Black Mountain), ACT, Ngunnawal Country. Other CSIRO locations considered.
• Salary: AU$96k – AU$109k per annum (pro rata for part-time), plus 15.4% superannuation
• Tenure & work schedule:  Indefinite, full time. Options for part-time, job-share and flexible work arrangements can be discussed based on needs of role and individual circumstances.
• Reference: 101039

As the successful candidate, you will bring:

• Experience working on counter-fraud or anti-corruption (or a closely related field) in a previous role, with accompanying expertise in government requirements.
• The ability to balance and prioritise strategic and tactical tasks effectively to deliver best value in an environment of finite resourcing.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt your message to suit the audience, especially when communicating complex messages to people who are not expert in your field.
• A track record of being a positive team player, supporting an inclusive and welcoming team culture and values, respecting others’ skills and experience.

Desirable

• Counter Fraud and Corruption or Investigative qualifications would be highly regarded.

 
For full details about this role, and other criteria, please review the Position Description

Not sure if you meet all the criteria?

While it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate this. Don’t let the list discourage you. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description.

Setting you up for success

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We recognise that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. Please Vicki Ferrar ([email protected]) and let us know how we can support you.  

Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. We can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process. CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more, visit Careers at CSIRO.

Inclusion and belonging

Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.

CSIRO holds Gold Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.

Eligibility 

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens only.

Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and you must be willing be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Negative Vet 1 level. Existing higher security clearances can be maintained.

Child safety 

CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy. 

How to apply 

Please apply online and submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and CV that demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the essential requirements of this role.

Applications close 

Tuesday, 7 October 2025, 11:59pm AEST