About

A PROVEN INVESTIGATOR, LEADER AND INTEGRITY STRATEGIST

Daniel Baulch’s journey in public service began with Victoria Police, where he dedicated more than 20 years to the organisation. His career was defined by a steady progression through the detective ranks into senior executive leadership. He held detective positions at every level, from Detective Constable to Detective Superintendent, earning a reputation as a formidable investigator and a values-led leader who insists on lawful, ethical process.

During his time with Victoria Police, Daniel was at the forefront of serious and organised crime, leading investigations across a wide spectrum of complex criminal matters, including:

In this capacity, Daniel conducted hundreds of complex criminal investigations as the lead investigator, achieving a 100% success rate in matters where he personally laid charges and oversaw the prosecution. This reflects meticulous attention to detail, a deep understanding of criminal procedure, and an unwavering commitment to evidentiary standards and fairness. As a senior decision-maker, he reviewed and approved countless other successful investigations and prosecutions, ensuring the legal and procedural integrity of every case before it reached the courts.

Beyond the operational frontline, Daniel moved into senior leadership roles that reshaped how Victoria Police managed risk and integrity. As a key leader in the Professional Standards Command and the Risk and Assurance Divisions, he helped redesign the organisation’s risk, audit and assurance approach for an annual operating budget of approximately $3.5–4 billion. These roles provided a crucial, behind-the-scenes view of how systems, policies and controls can either protect or undermine performance and trust.

Daniel then carried this experience into the wider public sector. At WorkSafe Victoria, he played a key role in strengthening investigations, enforcement and integrity frameworks—supporting the shift to intelligence-led, risk-based regulation of workplace harm. At the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC), he was tasked with building and maturing the investigations function in a politically sensitive environment, designing processes that are transparent, procedurally fair and able to withstand public and judicial scrutiny.

Most recently, as Deputy Commissioner (Operations & Technical Services) at the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) in Papua New Guinea, Daniel led a portfolio spanning Investigations, Intelligence and Legal. He helped shape a new national anti-corruption agency, oversaw complex corruption and financial crime matters, and aligned its work with contemporary anti-corruption, proceeds-of-crime and AML/CTF expectations in a highly challenging political and operational environment.

Today, Daniel applies this same blend of investigative discipline, executive leadership and integrity-focused thinking to any field of personal or organisational performance. He is equally comfortable working with boards and commissioners, founders and CEOs, regulators, professional firms or small teams and individuals—no organisation is too small and none too complex. This dual perspective—understanding both the investigator’s challenge on the ground and the executive’s responsibility in the boardroom—is the foundation of Baulch Integrity Solutions.

For larger or more complex engagements, I personally select additional specialists to work alongside Baulch Integrity Solutions when it adds real value for you. These are practitioners I know and trust—people who are genuinely among the best in their respective fields, not whoever happens to be available. We are explicit and transparent in our scope about if, when and who we will bring in, and why. You’ll know exactly where each expert fits, how their involvement is structured, and how the costs are managed—so you get the maximum return on your investment in working with BIS, without any surprises.

STRATEGIC INSIGHT AND INSTITUTIONAL REFORM

Following his distinguished career with Victoria Police, Daniel transitioned into senior roles within key regulatory and public sector governance environments, where he was tasked with building and enhancing integrity systems from the ground up. This phase of his career solidified his expertise as a strategic system-builder and a leader in institutional reform.

• WorkSafe Victoria: As a leader at WorkSafe, Daniel played a pivotal role in establishing and strengthening its investigations and enforcement model. He was instrumental in embedding robust case management, intelligence-led targeting, and comprehensive legal governance frameworks. His work helped transition the agency towards a more sophisticated and effective enforcement posture, capable of dealing with complex corporate entities and high-risk environments.
• Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC): At the VEC, he was tasked with building the investigations function from scratch. This involved developing new capabilities, designing processes, and implementing strict integrity controls for politically sensitive inquiries. His work ensured the VEC’s investigative function was both effective and beyond reproach in a publicly scrutinised environment.
• Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) in Papua New Guinea: Most recently, as the Deputy Commissioner (Operations & Technical Services) for PNG’s ICAC, Daniel led a portfolio spanning Investigations, Intelligence, and Legal. He was instrumental in shaping national enforcement strategy and led high-profile corruption investigations, aligning the ICAC’s work with international standards for anti-money laundering (AML), proceeds of crime, and financial crime enforcement. This role provided him with invaluable experience navigating complex, politically sensitive environments and directly engaging with international bodies such as the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a perspective that is critically important for businesses and agencies operating in the Asia-Pacific region.

This diverse, cross-sector experience gives Daniel a rare and unmatched insight into how enforcement environments function—from the procedural discipline of frontline law enforcement to the strategic imperatives of statutory regulators and the political sensitivities of anti-corruption commissions.

WHY BAULCH INTEGRITY SOLUTIONS IS RIGHT FOR YOU

Choosing a consultant is about more than a list of qualifications. You need someone who can bring clarity, control and a genuine strategic edge in high-stakes situations. Baulch Integrity Solutions is built to do exactly that, combining deep investigative expertise with executive leadership, risk and governance experience to lift performance in any context.