27 Nov
AUSTRAC
Australia
- Flexible hybrid work arrangements
- $80,608 - $89,323 + 15.4% superannuation
- Ongoing and Non-ongoing
About the chance
AUSTRAC, Australia’s financial intelligence agency and anti-money laundering and terrorism financing regulator, is undergoing a significant transformation to enhance its role in combating money laundering and terrorism financing.
AUSTRAC has entered an exciting phase of growth and maturity, driven by the implementation of critical AML/CTF legislative reforms. We are driving several initiatives to support our evolving needs and to continue driving our mission of fighting financial crime.
The Transaction Data team is focused on improving the utility of transaction reports by working with reporting entities to improve the data quality of their reporting.
The Officer, Transaction Data is a key member of the Transaction Data team within the Data Strategy and Collections Branch. This role will work closely with the Team Leader and Manager to provide specialised administration support to the team.
What are we looking for
While we are looking for these capabilities, we consider transferrable skills and encourage applicants who embody AUSTRAC's culture and values to apply.
- Understanding of relevant information - Familiarity with and understanding of, or the ability to rapidly acquire an understanding of, the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (Cth).
- Provision of administrative assistance - Ability to assist with a wide range of administrative tasks related to meeting AUSTRAC's obligations and team priorities.
- Plan and Organise - Contributes to planning own and team work targets and deadlines, identifying more and less critical activities and operating accordingly,
setting priorities and monitoring work flow to achieve workplace goals in set timeframes.
- Communicates Effectively - Communicates clearly, concisely and unambiguously, explaining ideas thoroughly and concisely, tailoring communications to audience and circumstances and ensuring common understanding of issues while encouraging discussion and checking audience understanding.
Key Duties
The Officer, Transaction Data under general supervision is responsible for:
- Co-ordinating day-to-day administrative activities for the Transaction Data team, including liaising with stakeholders to support the functioning of the team to ensure priorities and objectives are met.
- Develop draft procedures and systems and identify opportunities to improve business processes to achieve best practice for the team.
- Under general direction perform research and prepare statistical reports.
- Investigate and manage routine enquiries/cases and provide assistance on moderately complex matters related to the data quality or integrity of either transaction reports or cross-border movement holdings.
- Under general direction, follow established procedures in support of the manual processing of received hardcopy transaction report or cross-border movement forms.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this role you:
- Must be an Australian citizen at the time you apply.
- Will need to undertake AUSTRAC’s pre-engagement checks.
- Will need to obtain and maintain an ongoing Negative Vetting Level 1 Security Clearance.
Affirmative Measures
This vacancy is being advertised concurrently under a general round, an affirmative measures disability and an affirmative measures indigenous round.
Evidence of eligibility will be requested if your application progresses under an affirmative measures process.
Please indicate in your application if you are applying under Affirmative Measures, by ticking the relevant box in the application form.
Why AUSTRAC?
Diversity and Inclusion: Our core values of diversity, inclusion, and integrity drive everything we do. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, and those of mature age. We recognise that united behaviours and mindsets will support our agency today and guide us into the future.
Employer of Choice: We have a strong reputation as an Employer of Choice, renowned for our exceptional work culture and outstanding employee census results which highlight our dedication to creating a positive and engaging environment. AUSTRAC is placed 3rd for APS agencies, in Time Magazine's Australia's Best Employers of 2025.
Mission Driven: Make an impact at Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing regulator and financial intelligence unit. We offer you a challenging and rewarding career with meaningful work.
Closing Date and notes
Applications close at 11:30 pm AEDT on Sunday 7 December 2025
For enquiries, please contact: Mitchell on (07) 3838 0119
📌 Officer, Transaction Data (Australia)
🏢 AUSTRAC
📍 Australia
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