Financial Disclosure Compliance Officer (APS5)

Compas; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Compas in Canberra is seeking an APS5 Compliance Officer to support regulatory compliance activities in a major Australian Government environment, reviewing financial disclosure returns and election funding claims while contributing to accurate, defensible regulatory outcomes. Location options include Canberra, ACT or Melbourne, VIC.

Baseline security clearance is required. Closing date: 10:00am, 15 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting compliance work, financial audits, quality checks or similar processes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify issues and interpret complex information.
• Effective communication and collaboration across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review financial disclosure returns for accuracy, completeness and legislative compliance.
• Assess election funding claims and undertake related compliance reviews and enquiries.
• Support processing and payment of election funding in line with legislation and procedures.
• Analyse moderately complex information and provide accurate, well-reasoned advice.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Regulatory awareness

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Job description

Compas in Canberra is seeking an APS5 Compliance Officer to support regulatory compliance activities in a major Australian Government environment, reviewing financial disclosure returns and election funding claims while contributing to accurate, defensible regulatory outcomes. Location options include Canberra, ACT or Melbourne, VIC.

Baseline security clearance is required. Closing date: 10:00am, 15 October 2026.