Job Description

Our client is a Commonwealth agency with a regulatory function overseeing political financial disclosure and election funding.

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Its Disclosure and Compliance section publishes and reviews financial returns from political participants, investigates potential contraventions, and administers public election funding.

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The section is growing as its regulatory role expands, and its work needs to be transparent, defensible and able to withstand external scrutiny.

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Multiple 12-month non-ongoing APS5 Compliance Officer positions are available as the section expands.

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You’ll work under general supervision as part of a supportive team, reviewing financial disclosure returns and election funding claims.

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It’s a good way to build analysis, problem-solving and regulatory skills in work that underpins public trust in the electoral system.

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You’ll have the opportunity to:

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- Build hands-on regulatory compliance experience in a team that is growing rather than standing still
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- Apply accounting, audit or finance skills to work with clear public value
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- Work under general supervision, with a supportive team around you while you learn the legislation
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- Gain exposure to a high-profile regulatory framework that is evolving with recent legislative reform
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The Role n

You’ll support the section’s compliance work across the disclosure and funding cycle, including:

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- Reviewing financial disclosure returns from a range of political participants for accuracy, completeness and compliance with legislative requirements
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- Assessing claims for election funding and undertaking related reviews or enquiries to determine compliance
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- Supporting the processing and payment of election funding to eligible parties and candidates, in line with legislation and internal procedures
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- Analysing moderately complex to complex information, identifying potential issues and providing well-reasoned advice to decision makers
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- Engaging with internal stakeholders and external scheme participants on disclosure obligations
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The Ideal Person n

You’re methodical, accurate and comfortable with structured, rules-based work.

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You’re likely coming from audit, accounting, finance or a compliance setting, and you’re curious about how the rules apply in practice.

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You will bring the following skills and experience:

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- Experience in structured or compliance-based work such as financial audits, quality checks or similar processes
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- The ability to analyse and interpret moderately complex information, identify issues and give timely, accurate advice
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- Strong written and verbal communication, and confidence engaging with internal stakeholders and external parties
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- Sound organisation and prioritisation, with a track record of delivering accurate work to tight or competing deadlines
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- Flexibility in responding to changing legislation, priorities and processes
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Australian citizenship and a Baseline security clearance, or the ability to obtain one, are essential.

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It’s also desirable if you have:

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- Experience in a regulatory or Commonwealth government setting
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- Qualifications or work experience in accounting, commerce, finance or a related field
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Salary / Rate nn
- $88k – $96k + Super
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- 12-month non-ongoing
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- Canberra or Melbourne based
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HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds.

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📌 Compliance Officer (Canberra)
🏢 HorizonOne Recruitment Pty
📍 Canberra