Fraud Investigator (Part-Time) — Sydney

Position Grade: LE-7/FP-07* (Starting salary A$59,009/US$33,817 p.a. pro rata)

Duties and Responsibilities

Basic Function of the Position

The Fraud Investigator is responsible for investigating both Immigrant Visa and Non Immigrant Visa petitions and other consular cases, including American Citizen Services, for potential fraud. This position in particular focuses on H and L petition cases.

Major Duties and Responsibiilties

Conduct a full range of investigations into consular cases, with special emphasis on H and L petitions, to verify bona fides of companies, application, and other aspects relevant to consular adjudication. Prepare timely, succinct reports for the interviewing consular officers. Coordinate with Australian, U.S., and other relevant authorities, contacts, and other sources to receive, evaluate, and summarize for consular officer review the data on persons seeking consular services, in particular H and L visa applicants.

Assist with full range of consular duties, including visa intake, biometric enrollment, and data entry.

Selection Criteria

All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

1. Completion of secondary school (Year 12) is required.
2. Six months professional experience in investigative work, such as criminal, claims, or private investigations, or in police or military organizations is required.
3. Level 4 (Fluent) written and spoken English is required. This will be tested.
4. Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and an ability to type 40 wpm is required. This will be tested.
5. Specialist knowledge of criminal investigation principles, methodologies and techniques is required, including familiarity of legal documentation for the purpose of fraud detection.
6. Must have a valid New South Wales driver’s license.

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS WITH 12 MONTHS VALIDITY TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION

THE CANDIDATE MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN AND HOLD A SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED SECURITY CLEARANCE.

The deadline for applications is 2 September 2009

The U.S. Mission in Australia provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.

U.S. Mission Australia maintains a drug-free work environment.

Last update: Thursday, 20 August 2009 GMT+1000