Regulatory Investigations & Compliance Analyst – APS5

Vertical Scope Group; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertical Scope Group is seeking an APS5 Compliance & Investigations Officer to support regulatory activities around political financial disclosure, election funding, and potential non-compliance. The role spans Compliance or Investigations streams and operates under general supervision within a collaborative team.

The position focuses on investigations and financial disclosures, requiring analytical, detail-oriented professionals with experience in compliance, audit, or regulatory work,

Qualifications

• Experience in structured compliance, audit, assurance, or investigations.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex information.
• Ability to work within regulatory procedures.
• Strong written communication and ability to provide well-reasoned advice.
• Strong communication and collaboration with stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and tight timeframes.
• Flexible and adaptable to evolving legislative requirements.
• Team-focused and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyse and document information to support investigations into potential non-compliance.
• Review documents and financial information to identify gaps and risks.
• Apply data and intelligence tools to identify high-risk behaviours and schemes.
• Prepare clear briefs, reports and correspondence to support decision-making.
• Review financial disclosure returns for accuracy and compliance.
• Assess election funding claims and undertake compliance reviews.
• Support processing and payment of election funding per legislation.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Compliance experience

Analytical skills

Regulatory requirements

Written communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Prioritization

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Certificate IV in Government Investigations

Accounting/Commerce/Finance background

Job description

Vertical Scope Group is seeking an APS5 Compliance & Investigations Officer to support regulatory activities around political financial disclosure, election funding, and potential non-compliance. The role spans Compliance or Investigations streams and operates under general supervision within a collaborative team.

The position focuses on investigations and financial disclosures, requiring analytical, detail-oriented professionals with experience in compliance, audit, or regulatory work,