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 strong 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 current 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 strong 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)
Strong 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
***** hybrid work‐from home model
Flexible work arrangements
Assistance for study and professional development
Equal Opportunity Employer
ASIC is an equal prospect 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 (New South Wales)
🏢 Asic
📍 New South Wales