Public Funding & Elections Compliance Analyst (12-Month)

Australian Electoral Commission; Canberra; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian Electoral Commission is seeking collaborative and motivated team members to contribute to protecting the integrity of funding and political donation systems. You will engage in analysis, problem solving and regulatory work that supports public trust in the electoral process.

Join a role focused on auditing financial disclosures and managing election funding payments, with a 12-month contract and potential extension, starting in November 2026 in Canberra.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting independent, risk-based audits and regulatory reviews.
• Familiarity with financial disclosure and funding compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing financial disclosure returns submitted by a range of political participants, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with legislative requirements.
• Support the processing and payment of election funding to eligible political parties and candidates in line with legislation and internal procedures.

Skills

Audit

Regulatory compliance

Financial analysis

SFIA risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

Tools

Excel

Audit software

Job description

The Australian Electoral Commission is seeking collaborative and motivated team members to contribute to protecting the integrity of funding and political donation systems. You will engage in analysis, problem solving and regulatory work that supports public trust in the electoral process.

Join a role focused on auditing financial disclosures and managing election funding payments, with a 12-month contract and potential extension, starting in November 2026 in Canberra.