Compliance & Investigations Officers (APS5)

Complete Staff Solutions; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Complete Staff Solutions is seeking collaborative, curious and self-motivated team members for our Federal Government client within their Regulatory Division. In an APS5 role you will work under general supervision and as part of a supportive team, developing skills in analysis, problem solving and regulatory work while contributing to national objectives.

You will support investigations and compliance reviews, apply data tools, prepare briefing materials and liaise with internal stakeholders

Qualifications

• Experience with structured or compliance-based work.
• Ability to analyse moderately complex information and provide timely, accurate advice to decision makers.
• Adaptability to evolving legislative requirements and changing priorities.
• Strong communication and collaboration with internal stakeholders and external participants.
• Australian citizenship is required and Baseline security clearance may be required.
• Certificate IV in Government Investigations is desirable for Investigations Officer roles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering, analysing, and documenting information to support investigations into anti‑avoidance schemes.
• Apply data and intelligence tools to identify high‑risk behaviours and schemes posing compliance risk.
• Prepare briefing materials, reports, and correspondence for decision-makers and maintain quality standards.
• Review financial disclosures submitted by political participants for accuracy and compliance.
• Support processing and payment of funding to eligible parties in line with legislation and procedures.

Skills

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Regulatory awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Workload management

Adaptability

Education

Certificate IV in Government Investigations

Accounting/Finance background

Job description

Compliance & Investigations Officers (APS5)

Complete Staff Solutions are seeking collaborative, curious and self-motivated team members for our Federal Government client within their Regulatory Division. As an APS5 team member you will work under general supervision and as part of a supportive team. This is a unique opportunity to build your skills in analysis, problem solving and regulatory work while supporting a national purpose.

Key responsibilities

For Investigations Officer roles:

Assist in gathering, analysing, and documenting information to support investigations into potential anti‑avoidance schemes, including reviewing documents and financial information to identify gaps or issues and providing well considered advice to support decision making

Apply data and intelligence tools to proactively identify high‑risk behaviours, entities, and schemes that may pose a compliance risk and use analytical skills to assess patterns or indicators of non-compliance and contribute to the design of targeted compliance strategies

Assist in preparing clear and accurate briefing materials, reports, and correspondence for decision‑makers and contribute to maintaining quality standards and supporting a consistent approach to investigations

For Compliance Officer roles:

Assist in reviewing financial disclosure returns submitted by a range of political participants, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with legislative requirements

Assess claims for funding and undertake related reviews or enquiries as needed to determine compliance as part of the relevant Act.

Support the processing and payment of funding to eligible parties in line with legislation and internal procedures

About you

Experience supporting structured or compliance base work such as financial audits, quality checks or similar processes, organised and able to complete tasks methodically and accurately while meeting compliance requirements

Proven ability to analyse and interpret moderately complex to complex information, identify potential issues and provide timely, accurate, and well‑reasoned advice and support to decision makers

Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in responding to evolving legislative requirements, changing work priorities and process changes

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team and engage confidently with internal stakeholders and external scheme participants

The capability to manage your workload, prioritise effectively, and deliver high‑quality work within tight or competing timeframes

A positive approach to teamwork and a commitment to supporting the goals of the division

Australian citizenship is required and is a condition of engagement

Must hold a Baseline security clearance

Must be, and must be seen to be, impartial and politically neutral

A Certificate IV in Government Investigations (PSP40416), or the willingness to undertake this qualification is highly desirable for Investigations Officer roles

Formal qualifications, or relevant work experience, in accounting, commerce, finance or related fields is highly desirable for Compliance Officer roles