APS5 Compliance Officer

Compas; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Compas in Canberra is seeking an APS5 Compliance Officer to support regulatory compliance activities in a major Australian Government environment, reviewing financial disclosure returns and election funding claims while contributing to accurate, defensible regulatory outcomes. Location options include Canberra, ACT or Melbourne, VIC.

Baseline security clearance is required. Closing date: 10:00am, 15 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting compliance work, financial audits, quality checks or similar processes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify issues and interpret complex information.
• Effective communication and collaboration across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review financial disclosure returns for accuracy, completeness and legislative compliance.
• Assess election funding claims and undertake related compliance reviews and enquiries.
• Support processing and payment of election funding in line with legislation and procedures.
• Analyse moderately complex information and provide accurate, well-reasoned advice.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Regulatory awareness

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Job description

Job Title:APS5 Compliance Officer | Financial Disclosure
Support regulatory compliance activities in a major Australian Government environment, reviewing financial disclosure returns and election funding claims while contributing to accurate, defensible regulatory outcomes.

Location:Canberra, ACT or Melbourne, VIC
Security Clearance Requirement: Baseline
Closing Date: 10.00am, 15 October 2026

Essential Tasks:

• Review financial disclosure returns for accuracy, completeness and legislative compliance.
• Assess election funding claims and undertake related compliance reviews and enquiries.
• Support the processing and payment of election funding in line with legislation and procedures.
• Analyse moderately complex information and provide accurate, well-reasoned advice.

Key Criteria:

• Experience supporting compliance work, financial audits, quality checks or similar processes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify issues and interpret complex information.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across internal and external stakeholders.
• Qualifications or relevant experience in accounting, commerce, finance or a related field are highly desirable.

About Compas:Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra based wholly Australian owned, Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised Consulting assignments.

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE:Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current Baseline clearance.