Harrison, QUT Justice Graduate, pushes the boundaries of intelligence-led fraud prevention.
After graduating from QUT, Harrison stepped into a role in fraud intelligence, where no two days look the same. From tackling organised crime and supply chain scams to briefing top executives, his work blends strategy, innovation, and real-world impact. What began as a curiosity about crime and justice has evolved into a career focused on staying ahead of fraud trends and building smarter, data-driven prevention methods.
Where are you at now post-graduation?
After graduating, I stepped into a leadership role within a fraud intelligence team, overseeing strategic fraud detection initiatives. My work focuses on identifying and mitigating both opportunistic and sophisticated fraud, spanning organised crime, supply chain fraud, and third-party fraud schemes.
Since joining, the team has expanded from six analysts to two dedicated teams with nine specialists, allowing us to refine our focus on Network Risk Fraud—which centres on organised crime groups, supply chain fraud, and sophisticated syndicate operations. These cases involve complex fraud typologies, including collusive networks operating across multiple industries, high-value staged accidents, and fraud rings designed to exploit weaknesses in the insurance and claims process.
This role has given me the opportunity to work at a strategic level, briefing executives including the CEO and Group CEO, while also collaborating with key industry stakeholders such as the CEO of the Insurance Council of Australia's Fraud Bureau. Our work has been nationally recognised for its impact, pushing the boundaries of intelligence-led fraud prevention through advanced methodologies and data-driven insights.
What do you enjoy most about your job?
No two days are ever the same. Fraud in the insurance industry is incredibly complex, and the way fraudsters operate is always evolving. That ever-changing landscape – where we constantly need to think ahead, anticipate risks, and innovate our detection methods – is what keeps the job exciting.
What made you choose QUT and this area of study?
QUT stood out to me for a few reasons; the central location, strong university culture, and practical learning approach made it an easy choice. The sense of community – from student societies to industry networking opportunities – was also a huge drawcard. Once I began my studies, I quickly realised my passion was in understanding crime from a systemic perspective; why it happens, how policies shape justice outcomes, and how intelligence can be used to prevent harm.
What was great about your lecturers, tutors, or guest lecturers? What experiences did they bring to your learning?
The guest lecturers brought invaluable real-world insights into our studies. One that stood out was a lecturer with experience in cryptography and hacking who had worked at the International Criminal Court. His insights into cybercrime and digital investigations gave me a new appreciation for the complexity of online criminal activity.
What have you learned so far? What are your future goals?
One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is that fraud intelligence is never static. Fraudsters adapt, so intelligence teams need to stay ahead of these emerging trends.
Looking forward, I want to continue developing intelligence methodologies, particularly in tackling organised crime and financial fraud. I also see opportunities to bridge the gap between private-sector intelligence and law enforcement, ensuring intelligence is actionable and has a lasting impact on crime prevention.
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