Regulatory & Risk Assurance Officer (APS5) – Canberra

Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; Canberra; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian Passport Office (APO) within the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is seeking APS5 Risk and Assurance Officers to support risk management, internal controls and assurance arrangements. Roles are Canberra-based with a focus on evidence-based assessments and documenting findings to strengthen controls.

Applications close 11:30pm AEDT on Sunday 1 November 2026. The process may fill roles in other Australian locations and overseas as needed.

Qualifications

• APS5 level governance and risk management experience.
• Ability to undertake research and assurance testing.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support risk management and assurance testing across the APO and related divisions.
• Maintain assurance records and prepare clear findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with business areas to understand processes and controls and contribute to improving assurance arrangements.

Job description

The Australian Passport Office (APO) within the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is seeking APS5 Risk and Assurance Officers to support risk management, internal controls and assurance arrangements. Roles are Canberra-based with a focus on evidence-based assessments and documenting findings to strengthen controls.

Applications close 11:30pm AEDT on Sunday 1 November 2026. The process may fill roles in other Australian locations and overseas as needed.