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Sonia Polites

Sonia brings over 30 years of specialised investigative experience across law enforcement, corporate, and government sectors.

Biography

She began her career with Tasmania Police, working in criminal investigations and prosecutions, before transitioning into senior roles across local and state government, a US multinational, and leading global and boutique professional services firms. Her consulting work spans serious misconduct investigations, integrity risk reviews, and culture assessments for government departments, councils, and corporates.

Sonia has also held specialist roles at Deloitte and PwC, led the UK’s local counter-fraud function for several NHS organisations, and worked with the Metropolitan Police and the former Metropolitan Police Authority.
Her approach is person-centric and evidence-based, shaped by extensive professional and lived experience. She prioritises ethical and procedurally fair practices that minimise harm and applies trauma-informed methodologies throughout her investigations. Sonia has trained in memory and cognitive interviewing with world-leading UK academics.

Known for her clear judgment and calm leadership in high-pressure environments, Sonia brings cross-jurisdictional expertise and a reputation for delivering practical, legally sound outcomes. Clients value her respectful handling of sensitive matters such as bullying, harassment, and workplace conflict, and her ability to build trust while maintaining neutrality and investigative rigour.

Qualifications

Master of Investigations

Graduate Diploma Employment and Labour Relations Law

Graduate Diploma Fraud and Financial Investigations

Diploma of Government (Investigations)

Diploma of Government (Fraud Control)

Certificate III Investigative Services

Skills & Expertise

  • Workplace misconduct and integrity investigations

  • Public Sector and Local Government Investigations

  • Investigation and Interview Training

  • Integrity risk management and employee awareness training

Senior Consultant

Sonia Polites

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