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Matt Truelove

Matt is a highly experienced investigator and workplace consultant with extensive experience leading complex investigations as a former Detective and Senior Investigator in the Australian Public Service.

Biography

Matt is a highly experienced investigator and strategic advisor with over 15 years of experience leading complex and sensitive investigations as a former Detective in the NSW Police Force and Senior Investigator (Executive Level 1) at the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC).

Following his public sector service, Matt dedicated his unique blend of skills to delivering professional investigation and integrity management services in a consultative capacity.

Over the course of his career, Matt has been engaged at all levels of activity, from front-line operations to strategic and executive leadership.

As a detective, Matt specialised in serious organised crime, homicide, sex crimes and counter-terrorism operations. He has completed advanced training in human intelligence collection and was accredited as a specialist covert operative and controller. Matt was a key member of several joint operations targeting international money laundering, drugs and firearms trafficking and terrorism financing.

This experience led Matt to secure a position with the ACIC, where he managed numerous high-profile domestic and international investigations. He has worked jointly with most Australian state and federal law enforcement agencies, several domestic and international intelligence agencies, and anti-corruption bodies, including the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) and the Australian Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC), targeting issues of transnational serious organised crime (TSOC), fraud, and corruption at the highest levels.

Since separating from the Australian Public Service, Matt has worked with a diverse array of cross-industry clients, conducting independent investigations, assessments, and reviews to guide senior decision-makers in implementing effective management strategies and, where necessary, support compliance action and disciplinary measures.

Matt leverages his deep government and industry expertise to navigate intricate and complex regulatory landscapes across diverse jurisdictions. Our public and private sector clients value his extensive knowledge and ability to build rapport and foster trust, even in the most sensitive situations. His communication skills bridge divides, making him a crucial asset in navigating delicate matters.

Qualifications

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Bachelor of Policing (Investigation)

Advanced Diploma of Government (Investigations)

Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Criminal Investigations)

Advanced Diploma of Undercover Operations

Diploma of Leadership and Management

Certificate III Investigative Services Associate Degree of Policing Practice


Accreditations & Professional Memberships

Class 2E Security Licence (PI)

Professional Member - Australian HR Institute

AHRI member

Skills & Expertise

  • Employee relations and integrity investigations 

  • Regulatory compliance, specifically in the areas of child protection, disability support and aged care

  • Public Sector and Local Government Investigations 

  • Integrity management

Director & Managing Consultant

Matt Truelove

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