Senior Manager, Investigations & Enforcement

Aurion; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ACMA is seeking an experienced Manager – Investigations and Enforcement (Executive Level 2) to lead a skilled team. You will steer investigations, enforce compliance, manage budgets, and report on outcomes to senior leadership, while collaborating across regulatory teams and external regulators.

The role demands strategic thinking, people leadership, and drive to elevate agency performance. You will shape enforcement priorities, ensure timely, accurate decisions, and uphold the APS Code of

Qualifications

• Experience in regulatory investigations and enforcement.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities with a track record of building capability.
• Ability to prioritise, manage competing deadlines and deliver outcomes.
• Sound judgment under risk-based frameworks and complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic and corporate priorities for the Branch and Agency.
• Lead a team of around 7, including performance management and capability development.
• Provide high-quality advice and decision support to internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee interpretation of legislation and regulation in investigations and enforcement.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory interpretation

Negotiation

Education

Certificate IV in Government Investigations or equivalent

Legal qualifications or relevant experience interpreting legislation

Job description

ACMA is seeking an experienced Manager – Investigations and Enforcement (Executive Level 2) to lead a skilled team. You will steer investigations, enforce compliance, manage budgets, and report on outcomes to senior leadership, while collaborating across regulatory teams and external regulators.

The role demands strategic thinking, people leadership, and drive to elevate agency performance. You will shape enforcement priorities, ensure timely, accurate decisions, and uphold the APS Code of