Senior Compliance & Investigations Officer – APS6
Classification:
APS Level 6
Employment:
Non-ongoing, Full Time
Location:
Canberra or Melbourne
Security Clearance:
Baseline security clearance required
Technical Focus:
Regulatory compliance, complex investigations, financial disclosure, audit and assurance, risk analysis and electoral funding
About the Opportunity
Join the Australian Electoral Commission's expanding Regulatory Division and play a senior role in protecting the integrity of Australia's electoral funding and political donation system.
As an
APS6 Senior Compliance & Investigations Officer
, you will work across either the
Compliance or Investigations stream
, providing high-quality analysis, regulatory assessment and advice in a complex and evolving legislative environment.
Working under limited direction, you will have a high degree of autonomy and accountability while contributing to complex compliance or investigative activities and supporting the capability development of junior team members.
Your duties may include:
Conduct risk-based investigations into potential anti-avoidance schemes and regulatory non-compliance.
Use data and intelligence tools to identify high-risk behaviours, entities and schemes and inform targeted compliance strategies.
Independently review financial disclosure returns for accuracy, completeness and legislative compliance.
Undertake complex assessments of election funding claims and associated compliance matters.
Analyse information from diverse sources to identify potential non-compliance,



including risks associated with foreign influence through financial contributions.
Oversee and coordinate the accurate processing and payment of election funding.
Prepare high-quality technical briefs, reports, correspondence and recommendations for decision-makers.
Contribute to the development and refinement of regulatory policies, procedures and approaches.
Provide leadership, guidance and support to junior staff.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders while delivering defensible, evidence-based regulatory outcomes.
The APS6 level carries greater independent responsibility across both streams, including leadership and guidance of junior staff.
Skills and experience we are looking for:
Demonstrated experience supporting or leading financial audits, assurance activities, regulatory compliance, investigations or similar complex work.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex information, identify risks and issues and provide well-informed advice.
Experience managing work methodically and accurately within legislative, regulatory or procedural frameworks.




Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement and deliver high-quality outcomes under pressure.
Highly developed written communication skills, including preparing briefs, reports, assessments and recommendations.
Strong stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across different business areas.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing demands in a fast-paced setting.
Demonstrated ability to lead by example and provide guidance and support to junior staff.
Flexibility and adaptability in an evolving regulatory and legislative environment.
For the
Senior Investigations stream
, a Certificate IV in Government Investigations (PSP*****), or willingness to undertake the qualification with AEC support, is highly desirable.
For the
Senior Compliance stream
, formal qualifications or relevant experience in accounting, commerce, finance or a related field are highly desirable. APS6 Senior Compliance and Inve...
Essential Requirements:
Australian citizenship is required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a
Baseline security clearance
.
Ability to satisfy AEC pre-employment screening requirements, including police, identity and political neutrality checks.
Employees must be, and be seen to be, politically impartial and neutral.
Vertical Scope Group values diversity and encourages applications from veterans, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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📌 Senior Compliance & Investigations Officer – Aps6 (Canberra)
🏢 Vertical Scope Group
📍 Canberra