Compliance Officer

Dixon Appointments Pty; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dixon Appointments Pty is seeking an APS5 Regulatory Officer within a Federal Government organisation responsible for maintaining the integrity of Australia's electoral system. The role supports review of financial disclosure returns, election funding claims and regulatory compliance matters.

Responsibilities include reviewing disclosures, assessing funding claims, processing payments and analysing information to identify potential compliance issues.

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance, financial administration, audit, assurance, regulation or a related environment.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret and assess information.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• A qualification or experience in accounting, finance or commerce would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review financial disclosure returns and supporting information.
• Assess election funding claims against relevant requirements.
• Support the processing and payment of election funding.
• Analyse information from a range of sources to identify potential compliance issues.
• Prepare correspondence, documentation and advice relating to regulatory matters.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Regulatory Division.

Skills

Compliance experience

Financial administration

Audit/Assurance experience

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Accounting/Finance/Commerce degree or experience

Job description

Join an expanding Regulatory Division within a Federal Government organisation responsible for supporting the integrity of Australia's electoral system.

As an APS5 Regulatory Officer, you will support the review of financial disclosure returns, election funding claims and regulatory compliance matters. You will use your analytical skills and attention to detail to assess information, identify potential issues and contribute to the effective administration of regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Review financial disclosure returns and supporting information
• Assess election funding claims against relevant requirements
• Support the processing and payment of election funding
• Analyse information from a range of sources to identify potential compliance issues
• Prepare correspondence, documentation and advice relating to regulatory matters
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Regulatory Division

About You:

• Experience in compliance, financial administration, audit, assurance, regulation or a related environment
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret and assess information
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• A qualification or experience in accounting, finance or commerce would be desirable

About the Organisation:

The organisation is a Federal Government body responsible for supporting the integrity of Australia's electoral system. Its Regulatory Division oversees financial disclosure, compliance, investigations and election funding activities, with the team expanding in response to significant changes to federal election funding and disclosure legislation.

The Next Step:

To be successful, you must have unrestricted Australian working rights and be able to obtain and hold a Baseline security clearance. You will also be required to obtain a clear National Police Check and meet the organisation's political neutrality and pre-employment requirements.

Dixon Appointments is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.

Reference number: 50456

Dixon Appointments values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and barrier-free recruitment experience. Please indicate your preferred method of communication in your application, and please let us know if you require any adjustments when dealing with us.