_{06th October, 2026}

APS5 and APS6 Compliance Officers - Regulatory Division

Location: Canberra, ACT or Melbourne, VIC
Contract: Non-ongoing, contract length not yet specified
Pay: APS5 - $82,336 - $90,234 + 15.4% super; APS6 - $91,140 to $102,152 + 15.4% super
Work type: Full-time
Work arrangement: Hybrid, with specific arrangements agreed with your supervisor on a case-by-case basis
Clearance: Must hold a current Baseline clearance or above

About the Role
Our Federal Government client has multiple opportunities within a national financial compliance function.

At APS5, you will review disclosure information, funding claims and related compliance matters under general supervision.
At APS6, you will independently undertake more complex assessments, oversee processes and guide junior staff.

What You'll Be Doing

• Review financial disclosure information for accuracy and completeness.
• Assess funding claims against legislative and procedural requirements.
• Identify compliance issues and undertake related enquiries.
• Support accurate processing and payment activities.
• Analyse financial information and provide clear advice.
• At APS6, undertake complex compliance assessments independently.
• At APS6, oversee processes and guide junior staff.

What You Bring (Essential Criteria)

• You've supported or led financial audits, assurance or compliance reviews.
• You can review financial information against legislation, procedures or formal requirements.
• You identify issues or risks and provide well-reasoned advice.
• You manage detailed work accurately across competing priorities.
• You communicate confidently with internal and external stakeholders.
• APS6 applicants can demonstrate complex assessment ownership and practical leadership.
• You're an Australian citizen.
• You must hold a current Baseline clearance or above.

Nice to Have (Desirable Criteria)

• Accounting, commerce, finance or related qualifications or experience.
• Financial disclosure, public funding, grants or payments assurance experience.
• Commonwealth regulatory or electoral compliance experience.

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