Regulatory Compliance Officer (APS5/6) - Financial Oversight

SOS Recruitment; Canberra; On-site; AUD 89,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

SOS Recruitment is assisting a high-profile Australian Government agency in Canberra or Melbourne to recruit APS5/APS6 Compliance Officers on a 12-month contract. The roles focus on financial disclosure, compliance assurance, and funding administration within a regulatory program.

APS5 candidates review disclosures and funding claims, while APS6 staff lead complex reviews, provide regulatory advice, and mentor junior team members. Australian Citizenship and Baseline clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance, financial audit, assurance or similar regulatory reviews.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex information.
• Excellent attention to detail and methodical, evidence-based assessments.
• Strong written and verbal communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Flexible, with adaptability to changing legislation and procedures.
• Collaborative approach and commitment to high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• APS5: Review financial disclosure returns for accuracy and compliance; assess funding claims; process payments; identify discrepancies; maintain records; engage with stakeholders.
• APS6: Independently conduct complex reviews of disclosures and funding claims; oversee processing and payments; analyze information from multiple sources; support investigations; provide regulatory advice; mentor junior staff.

Skills

Compliance

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Flexibility

Collaboration

Job description

SOS Recruitment is assisting a high-profile Australian Government agency in Canberra or Melbourne to recruit APS5/APS6 Compliance Officers on a 12-month contract. The roles focus on financial disclosure, compliance assurance, and funding administration within a regulatory program.

APS5 candidates review disclosures and funding claims, while APS6 staff lead complex reviews, provide regulatory advice, and mentor junior team members. Australian Citizenship and Baseline clearance are required.