Job Description

Position: APS5/6 Compliance Officers
Location: Canberra, ACT
Start date: ASAP
Duration: Approx. 12 months with potential to extend (Non-ongoing or Section 26 Transfer)
Pay rate:
APS5: $82,336 – $90,234 + 15.4% super
APS6: $91,140 – $102,152 + 15.4% super
Security requirements: Australian Citizenship required. Candidates must hold a minimum Baseline security clearance at time of application

Overview:

A high-profile Australian Government agency is seeking experienced APS5 and APS6 Compliance Officers to join a growing regulatory team in Canberra.

The team is responsible for supporting a significant program of regulatory reform, with a focus on financial disclosure, compliance, assurance and the administration of funding arrangements.

These positions offer an opportunity to contribute to work of national significance while developing experience across regulatory compliance, financial analysis, assurance and investigations.

Responsibilities:

APS5

- Review financial disclosure returns to assess accuracy, completeness and compliance with legislative requirements.

- Assess funding claims and undertake reviews and enquiries to determine compliance.

- Support the accurate processing and payment of funding in accordance with legislation and internal procedures.

- Analyse information, identify discrepancies or potential compliance issues and support appropriate follow-up action.

- Maintain accurate records and contribute to high-quality, defensible regulatory outcomes.

- Engage professionally with internal stakeholders and external scheme participants.

APS6

- Independently undertake complex reviews of financial disclosure returns and assess compliance with legislative requirements.

- Conduct complex compliance assessments and reviews of funding claims.

- Oversee and coordinate the accurate processing and payment of funding in accordance with legislative and procedural requirements.

- Collect and analyse information from multiple sources to identify potential non-compliance and emerging regulatory risks.





- Support enquiries and investigations into potential breaches of relevant legislation.

- Provide well-reasoned advice and recommendations to support regulatory decision-making.

- Provide guidance and support to junior staff and contribute to capability development across the team.

Experience/requirements:

We are seeking candidates with:

- Experience in compliance, financial audit, assurance, regulatory work, quality assurance or similar structured review environments.

- Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex information, identify issues and provide accurate, well-reasoned advice.

- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to undertake methodical and evidence-based assessments.

- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes within tight timeframes.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders.

- Flexibility and adaptability when working within changing legislative, regulatory and procedural environments.

- A cooperative approach and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.

For APS6 candidates, demonstrated experience undertaking or leading financial audits, compliance reviews or similar assurance activities will be highly regarded. Formal qualifications or relevant professional experience in accounting, commerce, finance or a related field are also highly desirable.

Apply now or contact SOS Recruitment on 6260 8888 for a confidential discussion.

PLEASE NOTE: Applications for this role will close on 13 October 2026. If your application is received after this date, we’ll be happy to keep your CV on file for similar opportunities that may come up. We encourage you to apply even if the closing date has passed.

SOS Recruitment is committed to workplace diversity and equity in employment. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, women, people with family responsibilities, and individuals from diverse cultural, linguistic, religious and LGBTIQ backgrounds.

📌 /6 Compliance Officers (Canberra)
🏢 SOS Recruitment
📍 Canberra