Digital Forensics Lead

Forensic Focus; Perth; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian Taxation Office in Perth, WA is seeking a Digital Forensics Lead to head complex investigations, ensuring evidence integrity for litigation and operational outcomes.

You will quality‑check procedures, refine workflows, evaluate new technologies, and occasionally travel interstate to support field investigations related to tax inquiries.

Qualifications

• Candidates need strong digital forensic expertise, including evidence handling, examination methodology, and possibly cryptocurrency or eDiscovery specialisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex digital forensic investigations and ensure evidence integrity for litigation and operations.
• Perform quality assurance and refine procedures to improve workflow.
• Evaluate new technologies and techniques to stay ahead in the field.
• Travel interstate occasionally to support field investigations related to tax inquiries.

Skills

Digital forensics

Evidence handling

Examination methodology

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Cryptocurrency forensics

eDiscovery

Job description

# Digital Forensics Lead*Australian Taxation Office***Perth, Western Australia**Onsite · Lead/Principal · Full-time### The RoleThe successful candidate leads complex digital forensic investigations, ensuring the integrity and defensibility of evidence for litigation and operational outcomes. Duties include quality assurance, refining procedures, evaluating new technologies, and occasional interstate travel for field investigations supporting tax-related inquiries.### Skills & ExperienceCandidates need strong digital forensic expertise, including evidence handling, examination methodology, and possibly cryptocurrency or eDiscovery specialisation. Leadership, coaching and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, alongside the ability to manage sensitive, confidential and sometimes explicit material.### Who It SuitsThis role suits experienced forensic practitioners ready to take on leadership responsibilities within a government agency, who are comfortable mentoring others, engaging with law enforcement and legal stakeholders, and travelling for fieldwork.Typical advertised salary forDigital Forensics roles in Australia:**A$108,000–A$138,000**(median A$128,000 — from16 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).Compare Digital Forensics salaries in Australia →Learn More/Apply