APS6 Senior Compliance Officer

Compas Pty Ltd; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Compas Pty Ltd is seeking an APS6 Senior Compliance & Investigations Officer to lead complex reviews and investigations in a major Australian Government regulatory environment, applying risk-based analysis to financial information and identifying non-compliance for high-quality regulatory outcomes. The role is based in Canberra or Melbourne with flexible working arrangements.

Baseline security clearance is required, and candidates must hold current Baseline clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting or leading financial audits, assurance or comparable compliance activities.
• Strong analytical capability to interpret complex information and identify issues or risks.
• Highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgement and deliver quality outcomes under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk-based investigations and complex compliance reviews.
• Analyse financial, data and intelligence sources to identify risks and non-compliance.
• Prepare high-quality briefs, reports, correspondence and advice for decision-makers.
• Provide guidance and support to junior staff while contributing to policy and process improvement.

Skills

Risk-based analysis

Investigations

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Job Title

APS6 Senior Compliance & Investigations Officer | Regulatory
Lead complex compliance reviews and investigations within a major Australian Government regulatory environment, applying risk-based analysis to financial information, identifying non-compliance and supporting high-quality regulatory outcomes.

Location

Canberra, ACT or Melbourne, VIC

Work Arrangement

Flexible working arrangements available

Security Clearance Requirement

Baseline

Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current Baseline clearance

Essential Tasks

• Conduct risk-based investigations and complex compliance reviews.
• Analyse financial, data and intelligence sources to identify risks and non-compliance.
• Prepare high-quality briefs, reports, correspondence and advice for decision-makers.
• Provide guidance and support to junior staff while contributing to policy and process improvement.

Key Criteria

• Experience supporting or leading financial audits, assurance or comparable compliance activities.
• Strong analytical capability to interpret complex information and identify issues or risks.
• Highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgement and deliver quality outcomes under pressure.