APS6 Senior Compliance and Investigations Officers

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

APS6 Senior Compliance & Investigations Officers

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

Our client is expanding its Regulatory Division and is seeking multiple APS6 Senior Compliance and Investigations Officers to join a growing team focused on strengthening transparency, accountability and integrity across Australia's electoral funding and disclosure system.

This is an opportunity for experienced professionals to contribute to complex regulatory work, apply sound judgement and provide high-quality advice in an evolving environment.


About the roles

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


Senior Compliance Officers will independently review financial disclosure returns and election funding claims, undertake complex compliance assessments and support a risk-based approach to identifying potential non-compliance. The role will also involve coordinating funding processes, analysing information from multiple sources and providing guidance to junior team members.


Senior Investigations Officers will undertake risk-based investigations into potential non-compliance and anti-avoidance schemes. The role will involve analysing complex information and intelligence, identifying high-risk behaviours and entities, preparing high-quality advice for decision-makers and providing guidance and support to junior staff.


Senior Compliance Officers will:

• Independently review financial disclosure returns to assess accuracy, completeness and compliance with legislative requirements.
• Assess and review election funding claims and undertake complex compliance assessments.
• Coordinate the accurate processing and payment of election funding in accordance with legislative and procedural requirements.
• Collect and analyse information from diverse sources to identify potential compliance risks, including risks associated with financial contributions.
• Apply a risk-based approach to compliance activities and provide well-informed advice and recommendations.
• Prepare high-quality reports, correspondence and briefing materials for decision-makers.
• Provide guidance and support to junior staff and contribute to capability development and continuous improvement.

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


Senior Investigations Officers will:

• Apply a risk-based approach to conducting investigations into potential non-compliance and anti-avoidance schemes.
• Analyse information, financial data and intelligence to identify high-risk behaviours, entities and potential regulatory issues.
• Use data and intelligence to support targeted compliance strategies and inform further regulatory action.
• Prepare high-quality briefs, reports and correspondence to support decision-making.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of policies, procedures and regulatory processes.
• Provide guidance, support and coaching to junior staff, helping to build capability and maintain high-quality outcomes.
• Manage complex matters and competing priorities while exercising sound judgement and maintaining a high level of accuracy.

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 experienced, analytical and adaptable professionals who can work with a high degree of autonomy and confidently navigate complex information, competing priorities and evolving requirements.


You will ideally bring:

• Demonstrated experience in compliance, investigations, auditing, assurance, risk, financial analysis, regulatory work or a related field.
• Well-developed analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex information, identify risks and provide clear, well-reasoned advice.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering accurate, high-quality outcomes.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear and concise reports, briefs and correspondence.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build productive relationships across different teams and business areas.
• The ability to exercise sound judgement and work independently while knowing when to escalate issues or risks.
• A flexible and adaptable approach to changing legislation, processes and priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to support, guide or develop junior staff and contribute positively to a high-performing team.

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.