We're Hiring!

Forensic Accountant

• Full Time, fixed term role until 30 June 2027.
• Geelong office location, with flexible hybrid working
• Offering a competitive starting base salary of $116,533 plus super and benefits
  
  

Care in Action

With a career at the TAC, you’ll be helping us look out for the lives of everyone who travels on Victoria’s roads. That’s care in action.

Find out more about our shared purpose, and what drives every one of us.

Right now, we’re seeking a Forensic Accountant who will play their part in this shared purpose, while also supporting the progress of clients and colleagues so they can achieve great things. That’s truly rewarding work that will help us continue to deliver life-critical services where it matters. 

About the role

A number of payment related risks are owned by the Client Divisions with the Scheme Integrity branch owning the control activity. The role of the Forensic Accountant is to help mitigate these risks, by providing specialised advice to assist decision making in the client divisions.

The role involves the assessment, review, in-depth analysis, detailed reporting and conduct of validation enquiries into high-risk claims for economic loss, economic consequences, dependency benefits, restitution/fraud matters and Loss of Earnings (LOE) and Loss of Earning Capacity (LOEC) benefits.

About the Team

Reporting to the Team Manager, Forensic Accounting this role sits within the Forensic Accounting team in the Scheme and Integrity Branch, which is represented by highly capable, energised people who are passionate about supporting client outcomes and a viable scheme.

What we’re looking for

Your Qualifications & experience

You are a Qualified CA/CPA (or currently enrolled working towards), with experience in accounting, auditing, business services, taxation, insolvency & reconstruction or similar areas. You are confident in analysing and interpreting accounting records, applying knowledge of accounting principles, and preparing high quality reports that meet APES 215, APES 110 and court requirements. 

Effective communication and stakeholder influence

You work closely with internal stakeholders, including legal and Clients Divisions explaining financial issues in simple, accessible language. You contribute to case discussions, mediations and strategic initiatives, and you build trusted relationships by offering balanced, evidence‑based advice.

Analysis and Risk Assessments

You spot patterns, variances and emerging risks quickly. You use data, technology and sound judgement to review high‑risk claims, identify potential fraud or leakage, and recommend practical improvements that strengthen payment integrity and internal controls.

Why you’ll love it here

There’s more to work than a competitive salary and amazing employee benefits. As our newest Forensic Accountant, you’ll also: 

Make a positive difference

Every day the work you do at the TAC contributes to something bigger. As part of an inclusive, supportive team you’ll find real purpose in achieving goals, together. 

Be rewarded for great work

We value our people, offering a service delivery payment, salary packaging and a reward and recognition program.

Grow and go places

We’re invested in your progress. When you work for one of Victoria’s largest and leading workplaces, you’ll receive extensive internal opportunities for development and access to the LinkedIn Learning Digital Hub.

Ready to put care in action? We’d like to hear from you.

Click apply to submit your Cover Letter and Resume. If successful, you’ll progress to an interview All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application.

For more information, read the attached Position Description or you can contact Hiring Manager, David Nolan via email: david_nolan@tac.vic.gov.au for a confidential discussion. Applications for this role will be accepted up until 11:55pm on Sunday 19th July 2026 .

If we can do anything to help make applying for this role easier, please let our Talent Acquisition Team know at recruitment@tac.vic.gov.au. If over the phone is better for you, our number is 03 9300 0501.

A safe place to work

We’re committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of employees. This extends to inclusion, diversity and accessibility in our employment practices, and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, men, women and gender diverse people, culturally diverse, and LGBTIQA+ people to apply for roles.

Child Safety

At the TAC we are committed to the safety of children and young people. For more information regarding our commitment to child safety, please visit our website. 

This role will require you to have a valid Working with Children Check.