APS5 & APS6 Compliance Officers

Randstad; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 82,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working

Superannuation support

Job summary

Randstad in Melbourne is partnering with a Federal Government Department to recruit APS5 and APS6 Compliance Officers for a 12-month placement in Melbourne. Flexible/hybrid working options are available.

Role involves monitoring and enforcing compliance with federal legislation, conducting reviews and risk assessments, interpreting statutory guidelines, and preparing reports and executive briefings for stakeholders. Australian citizenship with Baseline Clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in statutory compliance, regulation, or administrative law.
• Strong ability to interpret legislation and assess risk.
• Proven skills in drafting concise reports and briefs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and enforce compliance with complex federal legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Conduct compliance reviews, audits, and risk assessments to ensure legislative adherence.
• Interpret statutory guidelines and provide accurate advice to internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare clear, concise compliance reports, executive briefings, and official correspondence.
• For APS6 level: manage escalated compliance matters, design monitoring frameworks, and provide strategic guidance and mentoring to the team.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Legislation interpretation

Risk assessment

Report writing

Job description

Are you a proactive compliance professional looking to make a tangible impact within the federal regulatory space?

We are partnering with a prominent Federal Government Department to recruit APS5 Compliance Officers and APS6 Senior Compliance Officers for highly sought-after 12-month placements in Melbourne.

APS5 & APS6 Compliance Officers

Are you a proactive compliance professional looking to make a tangible impact within the federal regulatory space?

We are partnering with a prominent Federal Government Department to recruit APS5 Compliance Officers and APS6 Senior Compliance Officers for highly sought-after 12-month placements in Melbourne.

The Snapshot

• Location: Melbourne VIC (Flexible/hybrid working available)

• Salary:

  • APS5: $82,336 - $90,234 + Super

  • APS6: $91,140 - $102,152 + Super

• Contract: 12 Months (Initial engagement with potential extension up to 18 months total)

• Start Date: 2 November 2026

• Clearance: Active Baseline Security Clearance required

What You'll Be Doing

Working within a dedicated Compliance & Legal branch, you will:

• Monitor and enforce compliance with complex federal legislation and regulatory frameworks.

• Conduct compliance reviews, audits, and risk assessments to ensure legislative adherence.

• Interpret statutory guidelines and provide accurate advice to internal and external stakeholders.

• Prepare clear, concise compliance reports, executive briefings, and official correspondence.

• APS6 Level: Manage escalated compliance matters, design monitoring frameworks, and provide strategic guidance and mentoring to the team.

What We Need From You

• Experience: Proven background in statutory compliance, regulation, or administrative law.

• Skills: Strong analytical ability to interpret legislation, assess risk, and draft comprehensive reports.

• Citizenship & Security: Australian Citizen with a Baseline Security Clearance and National Police Check.

• Impartiality: Ability to sign a mandatory declaration maintaining strict political neutrality and public impartiality during your tenure.