Senior Compliance and Investigation Officer

Aurec; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Federal Agency in Canberra is seeking a Senior Compliance and Investigation Officer to lead critical reviews and statutory investigations within a high-impact Regulatory Division.

You will apply risk-based methods, use data analytics and intelligence tools, and prepare briefs for senior decision-makers while mentoring junior colleagues in a period of organisational reform. This APS6 role offers hybrid work in Canberra with autonomy and leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong background in financial data analysis and audit methodologies.
• Experience with government investigations or regulatory assurance.
• Proficient in legislative interpretation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex investigations into potential non-compliance under applicable laws.
• Utilise data and intelligence tools to identify high-risk behaviours.
• Review financial disclosures to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare executive briefs, reports, and policy advice for senior decision-makers.
• Coordinate funding assessments and disbursement processes across cycles.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to junior team members.

Skills

Financial data analysis

Auditing methodologies

Intelligence gathering tools

Legislative interpretation

Education

Government Investigations

Accounting

Finance

Commerce

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

Senior Compliance and Investigation Officer | Federal Government

About the Opportunity

• Join an expanding, high-impact Regulatory Division within a major Federal Government agency, leading critical compliance reviews and complex statutory investigations.
• This APS6-level engagement offers a rewarding combination of autonomy and leadership, where you will leverage data, intelligence tools, and financial analysis to safeguard regulatory integrity and support executive decision-making.

What's on Offer

• Contract/Engagement: Initial contract engagement + extension options.
• Rate/Salary: Competitive Market Rate / $X -$X per hour + Super.
• Location & Flexibility: Canberra, ACT (Hybrid/flexible working arrangements where applicable).

Role & Responsibilities

• Apply a risk-based methodology to lead complex investigations into potential non-compliance and avoidance schemes under relevant Commonwealth legislation.
• Utilise data and intelligence tools to extract actionable insights, proactively identifying high-risk behaviours, entities, and systemic non-compliance trends.
• Independently review complex financial disclosures and statutory funding claims to ensure complete accuracy, integrity, and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare executive briefs, detailed investigation reports, policy advice, and official correspondence for senior decision-makers.
• Oversee and coordinate statutory funding assessments and disbursement processes across the operational cycle.
• Provide technical mentorship, guidance, and leadership to junior team members, fostering capability development through period of organisational reform.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this position, you will ideally bring:

• Technical Toolkit: Advanced proficiency in financial data analysis, auditing methodologies, intelligence gathering tools, and legislative interpretation. Relevant qualifications in Government Investigations, Accounting, Finance, or Commerce are highly regarded.
• Experience: Demonstrated track record leading or supporting financial audits, regulatory assurance activities, or complex compliance investigations within government or enterprise environments.
• Core Capabilities: High-level problem-solving skills, exceptional written and verbal communication, strategic stakeholder engagement, sound judgment under pressure, and proven team leadership.

Eligibility & Clearance Requirements

• Security Clearance: Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current Baseline security clearance or, at minimum, be an Australian Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain one.