Position Overview

At ASIC, you can be the change that ensures a fair, strong and efficient financial system for the benefit of all Australians. Contribute to delivering on ASIC's purpose, vision, and strategic priorities to help maintain the integrity of the financial system and protect consumers from harm.

Team

Join the Sustainability, Financial Reporting and Audit (SFA) team within Regulatory Supervision and Risk (R&S;) and work on complex, high‑impact legal and regulatory issues at the forefront of sustainable finance and market integrity.

Position Details

- Permanent Position
- Salary from $127,641 + 15.4% superannuation
- Any location

Applications close at 11:59pm AEST, Monday 27 April.

About the Team

The Sustainability, Financial Reporting and Audit (SFA) team is responsible for promoting trust and confidence in the quality of financial and sustainability reporting and their audits. The team achieves this through financial and sustainability reporting surveillances and audit surveillances designed to drive behavioural change and address poor reporting and auditing practices. SFA also contributes to policy development, education, sector liaison and other initiatives that improve reporting and auditing outcomes across the market.

The role

As a Lawyer – Sustainable Financial Reporting and Audit, you will identify, assess and respond to regulatory issues across the sector that support ASIC's sustainable finance strategy. The role has a solid focus on sustainable finance and contributes to improved outcomes for consumers and investors, better compliance with the law and enhanced market integrity. You will work collaboratively across ASIC,



applying sound legal judgement, regulatory insight and data‑informed analysis to support supervision, policy development and law reform initiatives.

You Will

- Undertake risk‑based supervision and monitoring to assess compliance with financial and sustainability reporting and audit requirements
- Participate in thematic reviews to identify systemic harms and contribute to effective regulatory responses
- Assess applications for relief from legislation administered by ASIC, applying policy, precedent and sound regulatory judgement
- Analyse qualitative and quantitative data to identify regulatory harms, emerging risks and root causes
- Provide legal and technical advice on sustainable finance matters, including sustainability and climate‑related reporting and assurance
- Contribute to policy development, law reform initiatives and the implementation of new guidance and frameworks
- Prepare high‑quality reports, briefings and written advice for senior management and external stakeholders
- Work collaboratively across ASIC to support supervision, compliance and enforcement outcomes

About You

You are a capable and motivated lawyer with robust legal judgement and a genuine interest in sustainable finance,



financial reporting and regulatory outcomes. You communicate clearly, enjoy working through complex issues, and are comfortable operating in a fast‑paced regulatory environment.

You Will Also Have

- A relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. Law, Accounting or Auditing) and membership of a relevant professional body
- Experience interpreting and applying legislation in complex regulatory, industry or organisational contexts
- Knowledge of the Australian financial services industry
- Experience or exposure to sustainable finance, climate‑related or sustainability reporting, ESG analytics or assurance (desirable)
- Solid analytical, research and problem‑solving skills, including data literacy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to manage competing priorities

Benefits

- Attractive superannuation
- Additional leave entitlements
- 50/50 hybrid work‑from home model
- Flexible work arrangements
- Assistance for study and professional development

Equal Opportunity Employer

ASIC is an equal opportunity employer seeking people who want to make a difference. ASIC is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where the very best talent in Australia chooses to work. Applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, LGBTIQ+ identity, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander decent are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Applicants must be Australian citizens and be prepared to complete an ASIC Suitability and Baseline Assessment.

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📌 Lawyer - Sustainable Financial Reporting and Audit (City of Sydney)
🏢 Asic
📍 City of Sydney