Senior Compliance Officers

DIXON APPOINTMENTS | Recruitment Agency; City of Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 85.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Dixon Appointments is recruiting for an APS6 Regulatory Officer within a Federal Government organisation, based in Melbourne. The role focuses on reviewing financial disclosure returns, assessing election funding claims, and guiding compliance decisions.

You will work with complex information, apply sound judgement and deliver clear regulatory advice. The position requires unrestricted Australian working rights, security clearance, and the ability to work full-time in the office.

Formación

• Experience in regulatory compliance, financial audit or related environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Sound judgement and ability to provide clear regulatory advice.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities with autonomy.
• Willingness to mentor junior staff.
• Accounting/finance/commerce background desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Independently review financial disclosure returns and supporting information.
• Assess and review complex election funding claims.
• Oversee and coordinate the processing and payment of election funding.
• Lead the collection and analysis of information to identify potential non-compliance.
• Analyse financial information and identify potential issues, including matters relating to foreign influence through financial contributions.
• Prepare high-quality advice, correspondence and documentation.
• Provide guidance and support to less experienced team members.

Conocimientos

Regulatory compliance

Financial audit

Assurance

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Judgement

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Autonomy

Mentoring

Educación

Accounting/Finance/Commerce

Descripción del empleo

About the Role:

Join an expanding Regulatory Division within a Federal Government organisation responsible for supporting the integrity of Australia's electoral system.

As an APS6 Regulatory Officer, you will play a key role in reviewing financial disclosure returns, assessing complex election funding claims and identifying potential compliance issues. The role will suit someone who enjoys working with complex information, applying sound judgement and providing clear regulatory advice.

You will also provide guidance and support to less experienced team members while contributing to a range of regulatory priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Independently review financial disclosure returns and supporting information
• Assess and review complex election funding claims
• Oversee and coordinate the processing and payment of election funding
• Lead the collection and analysis of information to identify potential non-compliance
• Analyse financial information and identify potential issues, including matters relating to foreign influence through financial contributions
• Prepare high-quality advice, correspondence and documentation
• Provide guidance and support to less experienced team members

About You:

• You are available to work full-time, five days per week, in the office.
• Experience in regulatory compliance, financial audit, assurance or a related environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex information
• Sound judgement and the ability to provide clear advice on regulatory matters
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work with a high degree of autonomy
• Confidence supporting and guiding less experienced team members
• A qualification or experience in accounting, finance or commerce would be desirable

About the Organisation:

The organisation is a Federal Government body responsible for supporting the integrity of Australia's electoral system. Its Regulatory Division oversees financial disclosure, compliance, investigations and election funding activities, with the team expanding in response to significant changes to federal election funding and disclosure legislation.

The Next Step:

To be successful, you must have unrestricted Australian working rights and be able to obtain and hold a Baseline security clearance. You will also be required to obtain a clear National Police Check and meet the organisation's political neutrality and pre-employment requirements.

Reference number: 50457

Dixon Appointments is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.

Dixon Appointments values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and barrier-free recruitment experience. Please indicate your preferred method of communication in your application, and please let us know if you require any adjustments when dealing with us.