APS6 Senior Investigations Officer

Compas Pty Ltd; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Compas Pty Ltd is seeking an APS6 Senior Compliance & Investigations Officer to lead complex compliance reviews and investigations in a major Australian Government regulatory environment. The role focuses on risk-based analysis of financial information, identifying non-compliance and supporting high-quality regulatory outcomes.

Location options include Canberra, ACT or Melbourne, VIC with flexible work arrangements.

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

Financial audits

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Prioritisation under pressure

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
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.

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.