Senior Trust Compliance Officer - Flexible

Queensland Government; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) is seeking a Senior Trust Compliance Officer to regulate trust accounts and support enforcement actions. You will assess compliance, review financial material and prepare documentation that informs regulatory outcomes.

The role offers permanent, full‑time employment with flexible work options including HQ or regional offices and arrangements to support a balanced, adaptable working environment.

Qualifications

• Detail‑oriented professional with strong judgement and the ability to interpret financial information confidently.
• Regulatory compliance capability developed through applying legislation and assessing complex matters.
• Investigative mindset enabling recognition of patterns, concerns and evidence‑based conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Auditing trust accounts to confirm adherence to legislative requirements.
• Analysing financial data to detect irregularities or emerging concerns.
• Investigating suspected non‑compliance using structured investigative approaches.
• Managing evidence in accordance with chain‑of‑custody and information security standards.
• Conducting formal interviews to obtain accurate and reliable information.
• Preparing case documentation including reports, notices and records that support regulatory outcomes.
• Identifying compliance risks and recommending appropriate responses.
• Supporting process improvement within the compliance and enforcement team.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Regulatory compliance

Investigative mindset

Documentation

Stakeholder engagement

Interviewing

Education

Certificate IV in Government Investigations

Job description

The QBCC is seeking a skilled compliance professional to support the integrity of trust account requirements across Queensland's building and construction industry. In this role, you will examine financial information, respond to potential breaches of legislation, and contribute to fair and transparent regulatory outcomes. Your work will help ensure industry participants meet their obligations and strengthen security of payment for contractors and subcontractors.

About The Role

As the Senior Trust Compliance Officer, you will contribute to the effective regulation of trust accounts by assessing compliance, reviewing financial material and supporting regulatory decision‑making. You will apply sound investigative judgement to identify issues, manage evidence appropriately and prepare documentation that informs enforcement actions.

This permanent full-time opportunity offers flexible work options, including the ability to work from a QBCC regional office and access flexible work arrangements, supporting a balanced and adaptable working environment.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Auditing trust accounts to confirm adherence to legislative requirements.
• Analysing financial data to detect irregularities or emerging concerns.
• Investigating suspected non‑compliance using structured investigative approaches.
• Managing evidence in accordance with chain‑of‑custody and information security standards.
• Conducting formal interviews to obtain accurate and reliable information.
• Preparing case documentation including reports, notices and records that support regulatory outcomes.
• Identifying compliance risks and recommending appropriate responses.
• Supporting process improvement within the compliance and enforcement team.

Please refer to the Position Description for a full list of key role responsibilities and suitability requirements.

About You

You are a detail‑oriented professional with strong judgement and the ability to interpret financial information confidently. You bring regulatory compliance capability developed through applying legislation and assessing complex matters. Your investigative mindset enables you to recognise patterns, identify concerns and form evidence‑based conclusions. You are adept at documenting findings in a clear and defensible manner, and you maintain high standards of integrity when handling sensitive information. You also demonstrate confidence in engaging with stakeholders, conducting interviews and contributing to a constructive compliance culture.

Mandatory

• Certificate IV in Government Investigations (or similar) or equivalent experience in compliance and investigations

Desirable

• Knowledge of bookkeeping or accounting
• Experience in financial compliance, enforcement or investigative roles

Occupational group: Auditing & Compliance