Do you want to deliver work that truly matters to our community?

There’s never been a better time to join the energy industry! At Western Power we’re working towards our vision for a clean energy future and we’re looking for diverse, passionate people to join our team of world leading experts.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Forensic Advisory Specialist / Investigator Perth Head Office, on a Permanent Full-time basis.

About this role

This position is responsible for supporting the application of Western Power’s Fraud and Corruption Control Standard, which details Western Power’s processes to prevent, detect, address and report fraud and corruption in reducing its fraud and corruption exposure at the operational level while providing input into delivering longer term strategies. This is achieved by supporting the business to manage its fraud control processes and approach to prevention, detection, and response to incidents of fraud, corruption or other misconduct reported by Western Power personnel or external parties.

The position also assists in the professional relationship with Law Enforcement Agencies providing briefs of evidence to the standard required by Criminal and Civil Courts.

As the Forensic Advisory Specialist / Investigator you will also be required to:

• Manage, undertake, and support investigations into allegations (including the engagement and supervision of internal and externals resources) of fraud and corruption and serious misconduct by Western Power staff or its contractors
• Coordination and supporting fraud risk assessments across the business that determine the adequacy of internal controls to prevent and detect fraud and corruption and to assist in determining key risk exposures and areas for potential reviews
• Support Functions in their awareness, understanding and application of internal controls to mitigate against fraudulent activities being undertaking by Western Power staff or contractors, by undertaking specific training sessions and providing advice and guidance
• Preparing written submissions, briefs of evidence and recommendations of a high standard as required by Criminal and Civil Courts

About you

We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:

• Investigations or relating to fraud control i.e.
  • Diploma in Government Investigations or equivalent
  • Diploma in Government Fraud Control or equivalent
• Certificate III Investigative Services or equivalent
• An experienced professional with sound knowledge and experience of at least 5+ years in undertaking and completing investigations into alleged fraud, corruption, and serious misconduct.
• Strong customer focus and ability to build relationships and networks both internal and external to the business
• Strong conceptual and analytical ability including the ability to critically analyse information and concepts and communicate recommendations
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with different stakeholders
• Ability to develop practical and innovative solutions to complex and sensitive problems
• Demonstrated experience in investigation report writing
• Strong research analytical skills and excellent attention to detail
• Very strong negotiation, influencing and conflict resolution skills at all levels
• Strong ability to work independently and as part of a team

Joining Western Power

Our people play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional service to the communities in which we operate.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, women, young & mature age workers, the LGBTQI+ community.

We are an employer of choice, offering our employees a range of benefits that include:

• Competitive salary plus 11% superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements that support part time work, flexible working hours and working from home arrangements
• Professional Development opportunities including training initiatives and study assistance
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme
• Access to six Employee Network Groups – First Nations, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, Diverse Sexualities and Genders, Women, People with Disability and Youth/Age – which celebrate and communicate the diversity of our workforce and connect diversity and inclusion to our broader business activities
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership

Important information

We are committed to our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2021 - 2025 and ensuring that people with disability have equal opportunities to gain and maintain employment with Western Power. It is strongly encouraged that people with a disability who meet the inherent requirements of the position description apply for this role.

We are also proud to be launching our Innovate RAP in Mar 2022 (Reconciliation Action Plan). Our Innovate RAP outlines our commitment to the Reconciliation journey in WA.

Our recruitment process requires that all candidates who progress to the pre-employment stage must hold a police clearance issued within the last six months.

Join us and play a part in powering the future of Western Australia.

To find out more about us please visit https://www.westernpower.com.au/about/

Previous applicants need not apply.

Applications close on 18 July 2022

Submit your application by clicking the ‘apply’ button.