About Peoplebank:
Peoplebank, part of RGF Staffing ANZ, is a leading talent solutions provider. We place the brightest IT & digital professionals into some of the region’s top employers. We are expert recruiters who have been placing IT & digital specialists with some of the most dynamic and recognised organisations in the Asia Pacific region for over 34 years.
About the Role:
Our Federal Government Client is seeking a Lead Digital Forensic Investigator. This is a long-term 12-month contract role
with 2 x 12-month extension options, located at our client’s Canberra office with 5 days onsite.
As the selected candidate, you will:
• Lead and conduct in-depth digital forensic investigations across government devices, systems, and cloud infrastructure.
• Perform forensic evidence collection while maintaining the integrity and chain of custody of digital evidence.
• Analyse forensic data and provide detailed investigation reports with actionable recommendations.
• Support knowledge sharing within the team, including developing SOPs and technical documentation.
• Provide technical leadership on the forensic tooling suite, ensuring tools are maintained, patched, and up to date.
To be successful in this role you should have:
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working as a Digital Forensic Investigator.
• Demonstrated experience leading, planning, and executing digital forensic investigations.
• Strong hands-on experience using digital forensic tools and methodologies.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and contribute to knowledge sharing.
• Strong written communication skills and experience producing technical reports and documentation.
It is desirable if you have:
• Experience working in a client-facing or stakeholder environment
with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple investigations and competing priorities
under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with industry-recognised forensic tools such as Autopsy, Cellebrite, Volatility, FTK Suite, or Wireshark.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or cybersecurity/forensics certifications.
Due to security clearance requirements for this role, candidates must be Australian citizens
with
Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) security clearance.
Benefits of being a Peoplebank candidate:
• Personalised Attention:
You’ll be assigned a dedicated Account Manager to support your unique needs.
• User-Friendly Services and Ongoing Support:
Easy online timesheet lodgement, plus full access to contractor care, payroll, and admin support throughout your contract.
• Choice and Flexibility:
A wide variety of contracting options tailored to your preferences and circumstances.
• Industry-Leading Payroll Services:
Enjoy the reliability of accurate, on-time weekly payments.
• Contractor Satisfaction Focus:
Our goal is to be your top choice for IT contracting and permanent roles—with your success at the centre of everything we do.
Apply now
for immediate consideration – contact Mariz Arroyo
at Mariz.Arroyo@peoplebank.com.au
quoting Job Reference: # 270044.
Applications close: 19 March 2026
Please note: Only candidates that meet the above criteria will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in the position.
Peoplebank
and Leaders IT
are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we’re here to support you.
Lead Digital Forensic Investigator
Lead Digital Forensic Investigator
Location:
Australian Capital Territory
Work Type:
Contract
Industry:
Cyber / Information Security
Contact Name:
Mariz Arroyo
Contact Phone:
02 6245 1741
Date Published:
06-Mar-2026
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