APS5 & APS6 Compliance and Investigations Officers (Multiple Positions)

On Q Recruitment; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Excellent benefits

15.4% superannuation

Job summary

On Q Recruitment represents an independent Commonwealth agency in Canberra that safeguards democracy by ensuring compliance with electoral funding and disclosure laws. Roles span APS5 to APS6, offering chance to conduct regulatory reviews, support investigations and mentor junior staff.

You will analyse information, prepare reports, and provide specialist advice to senior decision-makers in a high‑visibility environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting, finance, commerce, investigations, regulatory compliance or government environments will be highly regarded.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent written communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• The ability to interpret legislation, policy and complex information.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed compliance reviews of financial disclosure returns to ensure legislative compliance.
• Assess election funding claims and undertake complex compliance assessments.
• Prepare high quality reports, briefs and recommendations.
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Job description

About the Agency

This independent Commonwealth agency plays a critical role in maintaining public confidence in Australia's democratic processes.

As significant reforms to electoral funding and disclosure legislation take effect, the organisation is expanding its regulatory capability and seeking experienced professionals to support compliance, investigations and enforcement activities.

Working within a high performing regulatory environment, you will contribute to transparency, accountability and the effective administration of electoral laws while helping shape the future of this growing function.

About the Roles

Opportunities are available at both APS5 and APS6 levels. Depending on your experience, you may be considered for roles ranging from conducting compliance reviews and supporting investigations through to leading complex regulatory matters, providing specialist advice and mentoring team members.

Working under limited direction, you will manage complex matters, analyse information from diverse sources, conduct regulatory assessments, and deliver high quality advice to support informed decision making. You will work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and provide guidance to junior team members.

These positions offer the opportunity to apply your analytical, regulatory, audit, compliance or investigative expertise in a highly visible and nationally significant environment.

Key Responsibilities

APS5

• Supports compliance reviews and investigations
• Works under guidance
• Developing regulatory and investigative capability
• Focus on analysis, administration, assessment and stakeholder engagement

APS6

• Leads complex matters
• Exercises greater judgment and independence
• Provides advice to senior decision-makers
• Mentors junior staff and contributes to strategy and continuous improvement

Compliance

• Conduct detailed reviews of financial disclosure returns to ensure legislative compliance
• Assess election funding claims and undertake complex compliance assessments
• Support the administration and payment of electoral funding
• Analyse information and identify potential compliance risks or regulatory concerns
• Prepare high quality reports, briefs and recommendations
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members

Investigations

• Conduct risk based investigations into potential breaches of electoral legislation
• Gather, analyse and evaluate information from multiple sources
• Utilise intelligence and data analysis to identify emerging risks and high risk behaviours
• Prepare investigation reports, evidence briefs and stakeholder correspondence
• Contribute to compliance and enforcement strategies
• Mentor and support team capability development

About You

You are an experienced compliance, audit, investigations, regulatory, governance or assurance professional with strong analytical capabilities and sound judgment.

You will bring:

• Experience managing complex compliance, audit or investigative activities
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent written communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• The ability to interpret legislation, policy and complex information
• A collaborative approach and commitment to delivering quality outcomes
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities

Experience in accounting, finance, commerce, investigations, regulatory compliance or government environments will be highly regarded.

Why Apply

• Contribute to work that directly supports Australia's democratic system
• Join a growing and evolving regulatory function
• Work on complex and high profile matters with national significance
• Access ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements and strong employee benefits
• Receive 15.4% superannuation and attractive APS conditions

This is an outstanding opportunity to apply your expertise in a purpose driven organisation where your work will have genuine public impact.