EL2 Forensic Accountant - Federal Government Department
ACM Healthcare is working on behalf of a Federal Government Department to source an experienced Forensic Accountant for initially a 12-month contract
06th January, 2026
EL2 Forensic Accountant - Federal Government Department
$98 - $111 an hour + Super
Government Department role, long term contract
Flexible work or work from home permitted
ACM Healthcare is working on behalf of a Federal Government Department to source an experienced Forensic Accountant for initially a 12-month contract at an EL2 Level. Duties:
Prepare clear forensic reports for legal proceedings, regulatory action, or internal governance purposes
Where required, give expert witness testimony in courts, tribunals, or inquiries
Conduct forensic examinations of financial records to identify fraud, financial irregularities, misconduct or misappropriation of funds
Support fraud risk assessments, integrity reviews, and compliance investigations, Assist with litigation support, including document review, discovery and analysis
Analyse complex financial data, transactions, and accounting systems to trace assets, reconstruct events, and quantify financial losses
Provide expert support and advice to legal teams, investigators, regulators, and senior executives
Collaborate with law enforcement agencies, internal audit, legal counsel, and risk teams
Mandatory Requirements:
Tertiary qualification in Accountancy/Commerce and experience in auditing, financial investigations or financial analysis
Ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a higher clearance if required by the Agency
Successful candidates performing this role may also be required to obtain an Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) organisational suitability assessment.
As this role is within a Federal Government department it is a required to be an Australian Citizen at time of commencement
CONTACT: Catherine to discuss this role further or inquire about our other positions available catherine@acmhealthcare.com.au