Job description APS5 Compliance and Investigations Officers – Multiple Opportunities About the opportunity Our Federal Government client is seeking cooperative, analytical and detail-oriented professionals to join an expanding Regulatory Division.
Working under general supervision, you will support financial disclosure, compliance and investigation activities within a changing legislative workplace.
These positions offer the opportunity to apply your judgement, strengthen your regulatory expertise and contribute to work of national significance.
Key responsibilities Depending on your experience and the work stream, your responsibilities may include: Investigations Officers Gather, analyse and document information to support investigations into potential legislative breaches and anti-avoidance arrangements.
Review documents and financial information to identify gaps, inconsistencies and potential compliance issues.
Use data and intelligence tools to identify high-risk behaviours, entities and patterns of non-compliance.
Contribute to targeted compliance strategies.
Prepare accurate reports, briefings and correspondence to support informed decision-making.
Compliance Officers Review financial disclosure returns for accuracy, completeness and compliance with legislative requirements.
Assess funding claims and undertake related reviews and enquiries.
Support the processing and payment of approved funding in accordance with legislation and internal procedures.
Identify compliance issues and provide clear, well-reasoned advice.
Engage with stakeholders to clarify information and support compliance obligations.
To be successful, you will demonstrate:



Experience supporting compliance activities, financial audits, quality assurance or other structured review processes.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret moderately complex to complex information and identify potential issues.
Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to producing accurate, defensible work.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
The ability to collaborate effectively and engage confidently with internal and external stakeholders.
Sound workload management skills, including the ability to meet competing deadlines.
Flexibility in responding to changing priorities, processes and legislative requirements.
For Investigations Officer positions, a Certificate IV in Government Investigations, or willingness to undertake this qualification with agency support, is highly desirable.
For Compliance Officer positions, qualifications or relevant experience in accounting, commerce, finance or a related field are highly desirable.
What's on offer Purposeful work within a growing Federal Government regulatory team.
Learning, development and study assistance opportunities.
Flexible working arrangements and employee wellbeing support.
Competitive employment conditions, including 15.4% superannuation.




Eligibility requirements Be Australian citizens.
Baseline security clearance.
Meet strict impartiality and political neutrality requirements.
Successfully complete pre-employment screening, including police, identity and agency-specific suitability checks.
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📌 Aps5 Compliance And Investigations Officer (Canberra)
🏢 Dfp Recruitment
📍 Canberra