Senior Compliance and Investigation Officer | Federal Government
About the Opportunity
Join an expanding, high-impact Regulatory Division within a major Federal Government agency, leading critical compliance reviews and complex statutory investigations.
This APS6-level engagement offers a rewarding combination of autonomy and leadership, where you will leverage data, intelligence tools, and financial analysis to safeguard regulatory integrity and support executive decision-making.
What's on Offer
Contract/Engagement:
Initial contract engagement + extension options.
Rate/Salary:
Competitive Market Rate / $X -$X per hour + Super.
Location & Flexibility:
Canberra, ACT (Hybrid/versatile working arrangements where applicable).
Role & Responsibilities
Apply a risk-based methodology to lead complex investigations into potential non-compliance and avoidance schemes under relevant Commonwealth legislation.
Utilise data and intelligence tools to extract actionable insights, proactively identifying high-risk behaviours, entities, and systemic non-compliance trends.
Independently review complex financial disclosures and statutory funding claims to ensure complete accuracy, integrity, and regulatory compliance.
Prepare executive briefs, detailed investigation reports, policy advice, and official correspondence for senior decision-makers.




Oversee and coordinate statutory funding assessments and disbursement processes across the operational cycle.
Provide technical mentorship, guidance, and leadership to junior team members, fostering capability development through period of organisational reform.
Skills & Experience
To be successful in this position, you will ideally bring:
Technical Toolkit:
Advanced proficiency in financial data analysis, auditing methodologies, intelligence gathering tools, and legislative interpretation.
Relevant qualifications in Government Investigations, Accounting, Finance, or Commerce are highly regarded.
Experience:
Demonstrated track record leading or supporting financial audits, regulatory assurance activities, or complex compliance investigations within government or enterprise environments.
Core Capabilities:
High-level problem-solving skills, exceptional written and verbal communication, strategic stakeholder engagement, sound judgment under pressure, and proven team leadership.
Eligibility & Clearance Requirements
Security Clearance:
Due to the nature of this environment, candidates
must hold a current Baseline security clearance
or, at minimum, be an Australian Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain one.
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📌 Senior Compliance And Investigation Officer (Canberra)
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