Financial Compliance & Field Officer

people2people; South Australia; On-site; AUD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Vehicle

Supportive team environment

Job summary

A reputable industry trust in Adelaide is seeking a Financial Compliance Manager & Field Officer to enhance compliance across the construction sector. This dual-role combines analytical tasks with site engagements, offering a mix of office and on-site work. Ideal candidates should have a background in financial compliance, strong communication skills, and a commitment to protecting workers' entitlements. The position offers a competitive salary, including a vehicle, and the chance to work in a supportive, values-driven team.

Qualifications

• Background in financial compliance, auditing, fund administration, or similar fields.
• Understanding of employer contribution schemes, trusts, or industrial relations.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor employer contributions and identify non-compliance.
• Conduct audits, reviews, and variance checks.
• Prepare reporting and maintain detailed activity records.
• Support regulatory reporting and manage arrears.

Skills

Financial compliance

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Relationship-building

Education

Qualifications in finance, law, accounting, or business

Job description

Permanent full‑time | Wayville, SA | $110k + super + vehicle

Are you looking for a role that combines financial compliance, industry engagement, and real impact across South Australia’s construction sector? A long‑established, highly respected industry trust is seeking a Financial Compliance Manager & Field Officer to join its small, dedicated team in Adelaide. This is a unique opportunity to make a difference while enjoying autonomy, variety, and meaningful stakeholder relationships.

About the Organisation

This Adelaide‑based industry trust plays a critical role in supporting workers and employers within the construction sector. Known for its integrity, strong governance, and commitment to protecting worker entitlements, the organisation maintains deep connections across the industry. Candidates can expect a stable environment, strong values, and work that genuinely contributes to the wellbeing of the South Australian workforce.

The Opportunity

This dual‑focused role blends analytical compliance work with hands‑on field engagement. You’ll monitor employer contribution compliance, support internal financial processes, contribute to investment and board reporting, and represent the organisation on construction sites, in workshops, and at industry events. No two days look the same — and your work directly strengthens the trust, the industry, and the workers it supports.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor employer contributions and identify non‑compliance.
• Conduct audits, reviews, and variance checks.
• Manage arrears, late payments, and remediation processes.
• Support annual audit and regulatory reporting.
• Assist with investment and fund performance reporting.
• Visit construction sites and employer workplaces across SA.
• Promote the scheme, educate stakeholders, and support employers and workers.
• Identify emerging risks, opportunities, and new industry participants.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly reporting and maintain detailed activity records.

Qualifications

You’re someone who enjoys balancing technical work with real‑world engagement. You’re confident on construction sites, comfortable speaking with diverse groups, and meticulous with financial data.

You will bring

• Background in financial compliance, auditing, fund administration or similar.
• Understanding of employer contribution schemes, trusts, or industrial relations.
• Ability to interpret Awards, EBAs and employment obligations.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical abilities.Current driver’s licence.

Desirable

• Experience with redundancy, superannuation or long service leave schemes.
• Knowledge of SA industrial instruments in construction.
• Finance, law, accounting, business, or qualifications.
• White Card (or willingness to obtain).

Why Apply?

• Make a meaningful impact in an organisation that protects workers’ entitlements.
• Mix of office work and on‑site engagement for real variety.
• Join a small, supportive, values‑driven team.
• Competitive salary package, including vehicle.
• Stable and long‑standing organisation with strong industry presence.

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about financial compliance and enjoy building relationships across the construction sector, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your resume or contact Courtney on [phone].

Operating for over 20 years in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, people2people, Edge Recruitment, and Frog Recruitment are an award‑winning recruitment group and HR solutions provider. As an inclusive workforce, we welcome everyone and encourage our employees, clients, and candidates to showcase their authentic selves.

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