Regulatory Investigator & Compliance Officer (APS5)

Vertical Scope Group; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Birthday leave

Defence leave

Paid industry events

Certifications budget

Super contributions

Fortnightly payroll

Diverse programs

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 and Investigations streams and operates under general supervision within a collaborative team.

Applicants with experience in compliance, investigations, audit, assurance or finance and a strong analytic mindset are encouraged to apply; Australian citizenship and baseline

Qualifications

• Experience supporting structured compliance, audit, assurance or investigations.
• Ability to interpret moderately complex information and identify issues.
• Good writing and advisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyse and document information to support investigations into potential non-compliance.
• 2
• Review financial information to identify gaps, risks and indicators of non-compliance.
• 2
• Apply data and intelligence tools to identify high-risk behaviours and schemes.
• 2
• Prepare briefs, reports and correspondence to support decision‑making.
• 2
• Review financial disclosure returns for accuracy and compliance with legislation.
• 2
• Assess election funding claims and conduct compliance reviews.
• 2
• Support processing and payment of election funding per legislation and procedures.
• 2
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external scheme participants.
• 2

Skills

Structured compliance

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Prioritization

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate IV in Government Investigations (PSP40416)

Accounting / Commerce / Finance qualification or experience

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 and Investigations streams and operates under general supervision within a collaborative team.

Applicants with experience in compliance, investigations, audit, assurance or finance and a strong analytic mindset are encouraged to apply; Australian citizenship and baseline