APS5 Investigations Officer | Regulatory Compliance

McArthur; Canberra; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McArthur is seeking two APS5 Investigations Officers for a major Commonwealth Government regulatory agency in Canberra. The role focuses on evidence analysis, data and intelligence, risk identification and producing high-quality written investigation outputs.

Applicants with a Certificate IV in Government Investigations or strong relevant investigation experience are encouraged to apply. The position is based in Canberra with a 12-month non-ongoing appointment and a salary range above.

Qualifications

• Experience in regulatory investigations and compliance.
• Ability to analyse evidence and identify risk.
• Strong written briefing and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyse and document information for investigations.
• Review documents and financial information for gaps or inconsistencies.
• Analyse data to identify high-risk behaviour and non-compliance.
• Prepare briefs, reports and correspondence for decision-makers.

Skills

Investigations

Regulatory investigations

Compliance

Fraud detection

Financial investigations

Evidence-based casework

Intelligence-led compliance

Education

Certificate IV in Government Investigations

Job description

APS5 Investigations Officer | Regulatory Compliance

McArthur is recruiting two APS5 Investigations Officers for a major Commonwealth Government regulatory agency in Canberra.

This opportunity will suit investigators, regulatory officers and compliance professionals who enjoy analysing evidence, identifying risk and preparing clear, defensible advice.

The opportunity

You will support risk-based investigations into potential legislative non-compliance.

Your work will include gathering, analysing and documenting information; reviewing documents and financial information for gaps or inconsistencies; analysing data and intelligence to identify high-risk behaviour and potential non-compliance; and preparing briefs, reports and correspondence for decision-makers.

We will place particular emphasis on evidence analysis, data and intelligence, risk identification and high-quality written investigation outputs. A Certificate IV in Government Investigations is highly desirable, although candidates with strong relevant investigation experience are also encouraged to apply.

About you

We would like to hear from candidates with recent experience in areas such as:

regulatory investigations; fraud or integrity; compliance and enforcement; government investigations; intelligence-led compliance; financial investigations; serious incident assessment; or evidence-based regulatory casework.

Previous APS investigation experience will be highly regarded.

The strongest candidates will be able to demonstrate a recent investigation or regulatory matter they personally worked on, including the evidence they assessed, relevant legislation or framework, their own analysis and the resulting recommendation or outcome.

What is on offer

$82,336-$90,234 + 15.4% superannuation
Full-time non-ongoing APS appointment
Approximately 12 months with potential extension
Canberra based
Expected commencement: 2 November 2026

Australian citizenship is mandatory. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain Baseline security clearance and complete required pre-employment screening.