APS5 Compliance & Investigations Officer

About the role

A growing regulatory team in Melbourne CBD is seeking APS5 Compliance & Investigations Officers for a 12-month non-ongoing role. The work involves complex compliance, assessment and investigative activities that contribute to the integrity, transparency and accountability of a nationally significant regulatory framework.

Key responsibilities

• Review and assess financial, regulatory and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness and compliance with legislative requirements.
• Conduct compliance reviews, enquiries and investigations into potential breaches, risks or avoidance schemes.
• Gather, analyse and interpret complex information, financial data and evidence to identify issues, trends and potential non-compliance.
• Use data, intelligence and analytical tools to identify emerging risks and support targeted compliance activities.
• Prepare briefing papers, reports, correspondence and recommendations for internal stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Contribute to the administration, assessment and processing of claims, applications and funding requests where required.
• Support continuous improvement and the consistent application of regulatory frameworks, policies and procedures.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to provide guidance, seek information and support regulatory outcomes.

Required profile

• Experience in a compliance, audit, investigations, governance, assurance, regulatory or similar environment.
• Ability to obtain baseline clearance or hold it.
• Attention to detail and ability to work accurately within legislative, policy and procedural frameworks.
• Positive, proactive approach and commitment to high-quality outcomes.

Required skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with sound recommendations on moderately complex to complex information.
• Strong written communication, including reports, briefings, submissions and correspondence.
• Stakeholder engagement and teamwork.
• Time management and adaptability to changing priorities and legislative requirements.

What we offer

• Meaningful regulatory work and exposure to complex analytical and decision-making activities.
• Opportunities to develop specialist compliance and investigations expertise.
• Ongoing professional development and career growth.
• A collaborative and supportive team culture.