About the role:

The Criminal Proceeds Squad is part of the Economic Crime Division, Crime Command and undertakes investigations in relation to the restraint of proceeds of crime. They operate under the Asset Confiscation Scheme with partners, the Office or Public Prosecutions and Asset Confiscation Operations (DJCS). 

The Criminal Proceeds Squad consists of both sworn and VPS members.

The office conducts unexplained wealth investigations related to serious and profit motivated organised crime, taking restraint action under the Confiscation Act 1997. The office also investigates money laundering and serious financial crimes that affect Victoria, linked to drug offences, outlaw motorcycle gangs, fraud and cybercrimes.

The Criminal Proceeds Squad forensic accounting team currently consists of four VPSG-6 Forensic Accountants.

These two (2) positions will be an additional to the current forensic accounting team. The successful applicants will focus solely on the identification and application of the Confiscation Act 1997 in respect of the new unexplained wealth legislation as per part 4A.

As a member of the Criminal Proceeds Squad, as a Financial Investigator, you will work closely with police investigators to interpret financial documents, records and business structures. You will support the preparation of unexplained wealth investigations and present financial analysis to a Forensic Accountant, on matters relating to confiscation proceedings within Victoria, who will prepare and present financial analysis supporting new unexplained wealth legislation under the Confiscation Act 1997 as expert witnesses.

Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.

Your duties will include:

• Assisting police to understand complex financial arrangements.
• Providing advice on financial avenues of enquiry and sources of information.
• Tracing of funds and undertaking forensic analysis of available financial evidence.
• Providing advice to police on business structures, financial arrangements, taxation, and accounting matters.

As the successful applicant, you will have:

• CPA status with CPA Australia and/or CA status with Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand.
• Specialised knowledge obtained through your training, study and commercial experience sufficient to be recognised as an expert witness in financial and accounting matters before Victorian courts.
• The ability to analyse and integrate data and evidence derived from a range of different sources to produce high quality forensic accounting advice to police and prosecutors.
• Experience in managing multiple matters that may have competing and occasionally urgent deadlines.

Requirements and relevant information:

• Two (2) x full-time, ongoing positions available.
• These positions are located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
• The successful applicants will be required to undergo National Security Vetting, achieve and maintain a security classification as determined by the Department Head. To achieve this, applicants must be an Australian Citizen.
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.

Your application must include:

• Resume
• Response to the Key Selection Criteria – found in the position description attached to the job advertisement

Applications close midnight, 1 October 2026.

Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms; Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic) or Seek. Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.

For further information, please contact:

• Detective Inspector Jennifer Locke via email at locke@police.vic.gov.au or
• Neil Barlow via email at barlow@police.vic.gov.au

If you have a disability/medical condition and require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirements/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process, please contact VPS Recruitment via email VPSRECRUITMENT@police.vic.gov.au or on (03) 8335 8081.

About Us:

Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety. 

Having a workforce that reflects the community we serve is important to Victoria Police. We want to attract and retain people of all genders, ages, religions, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities, and cultures including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. If you are interested in a position, we encourage you to apply as we celebrate the benefit that diversity brings to our employees, our services, and our community.

Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps