APS5 Compliance and Investigations Officers

• Multiple full-time, non-ongoing opportunities
• Canberra or Melbourne locations
• Baseline Clearance required

APS5 Compliance & Investigations Officers – Regulatory Division


Canberra or Melbourne | Full-time | Non-ongoing | Multiple Positions


Our client is expanding its Regulatory Division and is seeking multiple APS5 Compliance and Investigations Officers to join a growing team focused on strengthening transparency, accountability and integrity across Australia's electoral funding and disclosure system.


About the roles

There are opportunities available across two streams – Compliance and Investigations.


Compliance Officers will support the review of financial disclosure returns and election funding claims, ensuring information is accurate, complete and compliant with legislative requirements. The role will involve analysing financial information, identifying discrepancies, conducting enquiries and supporting the processing of eligible election funding.


Investigations Officers will assist with investigations into potential contraventions of electoral legislation. This will involve gathering and analysing information, reviewing documents and financial data, identifying potential risks or non-compliance, and preparing clear advice and briefing material to support regulatory decision-making.


Compliance Officers will:

• Review financial disclosure returns to assess accuracy, completeness and compliance.
• Assess election funding claims and undertake related reviews and enquiries.
• Analyse information and identify discrepancies or potential compliance issues.
• Support the processing and payment of election funding in accordance with legislation and procedures.
• Prepare reports, correspondence and briefing materials.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement.

Experience or qualifications in accounting, finance, commerce, auditing or a related discipline will be highly regarded.

Investigations Officers will:

• Gather, analyse and document information to support regulatory investigations.
• Review documents, financial information and intelligence to identify potential risks or non-compliance.
• Identify patterns, behaviours and indicators that may require further investigation.
• Assist with developing targeted compliance and regulatory strategies.
• Prepare clear and accurate reports, briefs and correspondence for decision-makers.
• Maintain high-quality investigation records and support consistent regulatory processes.

A Certificate IV in Government Investigations (PSP40416), or willingness to undertake the qualification with support, will be highly regarded.


What we're looking for

We're looking for curious, analytical and detail-oriented professionals who enjoy working with complex information and solving problems.


What's on offer

• Multiple full-time, non-ongoing opportunities
• Canberra or Melbourne locations
• Flexible working arrangements
• Purchased leave and paid Christmas/New Year shutdown period

Eligibility & Security

Successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance. Pre-employment screening will include police and identity checks, as well as assessments relating to political neutrality and ongoing suitability.

This is a politically sensitive position. Employees must be, and must be seen to be, impartial and politically neutral. Candidates who are active in political affairs or referendum issues may be ineligible for employment.

Capital Recruit is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people of diverse backgrounds and experiences.