APS5 - APS6 Compliance and Investigation Officers (multiple positions)

At Kowalski Recruitment, we focus on getting great jobs for outstanding people. Established in 1997 and still locally owned and operated, our team of recruitment experts have over 60 years' experience working with Federal and State Governments. We pride ourselves on the trusted relationships we have built and the core values of our business - Respect, Loyalty, Professionalism and Transparency. Are you an analytical, motivated professional with a passion for regulatory work, investigations or financial compliance? We are seeking collaborative and self-driven individuals to join a growing regulatory team, with multiple APS5 and APS6 opportunities available across investigations and compliance.

This is an opportunity to apply your expertise, strengthen your regulatory capabilities and contribute to a high-profile government reform program.

About the opportunity

Working as part of a supportive and collaborative team, you will operate with a high degree of autonomy and accountability, under limited direction. You will play an important role in protecting the integrity of funding and donation arrangements, supporting compliance with legislative requirements and contributing to effective regulatory outcomes. Whether your strengths lie in investigations or financial compliance, you will have the opportunity to work on complex matters, analyse information, identify risks and help shape regulatory practices in a purpose-driven environment.

About the roles

APS5 - APS6 Compliance Officers

In this role, you will support the effective administration and regulation of funding and financial disclosure obligations, ensuring compliance with relevant legislative and procedural requirements.

Key responsibilities include

- Independently reviewing financial disclosure returns submitted to assess accuracy, completeness and legislative compliance.




- Reviewing funding claims and undertaking complex compliance assessments.
- Coordinating and overseeing the accurate processing and payment of funding
- Collecting and analysing information from diverse sources to identify potential non-compliance and emerging risks, including risks associated with foreign influence through financial contributions.
- Applying a risk-based approach to compliance activities and supporting appropriate regulatory responses.
- Providing leadership, guidance and support to team members to promote capability development and quality outcomes.

Desirable qualifications and experience: Formal qualifications or relevant professional experience in accounting, commerce, finance or a related field.

APS5 - APS6 Investigations Officers

In this role, you will apply a risk-based approach to investigating potential anti-avoidance schemes under relevant legislation.

Key responsibilities include

- Conducting investigations into potential non-compliance and anti-avoidance schemes.
- Analysing data, intelligence and other information to identify high-risk behaviours, entities and schemes.
- Supporting targeted compliance strategies and recommending appropriate regulatory action.
- Preparing high-quality briefs, reports and correspondence to support informed decision-making.
- Contributing to the development and refinement of policies, procedures and practices relating to electoral funding and disclosure.
- Providing guidance and support to junior team members, helping build capability and achieve high-quality outcomes.

Desirable qualification:



A Certificate IV in Government Investigations (PSP40416).

About you

You are a proactive and adaptable professional who enjoys working with complex information, solving problems and contributing to meaningful outcomes. You bring sound judgement, attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively in a changing regulatory environment. To be successful, you will demonstrate:

- Experience supporting or leading financial audits, assurance activities or similar reviews, with strong organisational skills and the ability to work methodically, accurately and in accordance with established procedures.
- Well-developed analytical skills, including the ability to interpret moderately complex information, identify risks and issues, and provide timely, evidence-based advice to support decision-making.
- Flexibility and adaptability in responding to legislative changes, evolving priorities and organisational reforms, with a willingness to support and guide junior colleagues.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and business areas and build productive stakeholder relationships.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and deliver quality outcomes under pressure.
- A collaborative mindset, a commitment to continuous improvement and the ability to lead by example while contributing to broader organisational objectives.

Ready to make an impact?

If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your analytical, investigative or financial compliance skills to work that serves the Australian community, we encourage you to apply by sending your current resume with the details of two referees. For more information or a confidential discussion, please reach out to us at [email protected] or on [02 6230 6636](tel:02 6230 6636).

📌 Compliance and Investigations Officers (multiple positions) (Canberra)
🏢 Kowalski Recruitment
📍 Canberra