APS6 Senior Compliance/ Investigation Officer
- Conduct risk-based compliance and investigative activities relating to legislative and regulatory requirements.
- Review and analyse complex financial, operational, and disclosure information to identify potential risks.
- Prepare high-quality reports and provide guidance to junior team members.
APS6 Senior Investigation/ Compliance Officer
Location: Canberra
Duration: 12 months with potential for 6 month extension
Salary: 91-102 k per annum
Clearance: Baseline
Our federal government client is seeking collaborative, analytical, and self-motivated professionals to join a growing regulatory team across compliance and investigations functions.
You will work under limited direction with a high degree of autonomy and accountability, contributing to the integrity of the departments funding and framework. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your regulatory, analytical, and problem-solving skills while working in a dynamic and evolving environment.
You will play a key role in supporting regulatory outcomes through the assessment of complex information, identification of compliance risks, and delivery of high-quality advice to inform decision-making.
Key responsibilities:
- Conducting risk-based compliance and investigative activities relating to legislative and regulatory requirements.
- Reviewing and analysing complex financial, operational, and disclosure information to identify potential risks, issues, or non-compliance.
- Utilising data and intelligence sources to identify trends, high-risk behaviours, and emerging compliance concerns.
- Contributing to the development and implementation of targeted compliance and risk-management strategies.
- Preparing high-quality reports, briefs, correspondence, and recommendations for senior decision-makers.
- Managing complex assessments, reviews, and compliance activities in accordance with legislative and procedural requirements.
- Coordinating and overseeing administrative and compliance processes to ensure accuracy, quality, and adherence to relevant obligations.
- Collecting, analysing, and interpreting information from diverse sources to support regulatory outcomes.
- Providing guidance, mentoring, and support to junior team members while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
- Contributing to the ongoing improvement of policies, procedures, and regulatory practices.
About You:
- Experience leading or supporting audits, compliance reviews, assurance activities, investigations, or similar regulatory functions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including the ability to interpret complex information, identify risks, and provide clear, evidence-based advice.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while delivering accurate, high-quality outcomes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare professional documentation and engage effectively with a range of stakeholders.
- A collaborative leadership style with experience supporting, guiding, or mentoring team members.
- The ability to exercise sound judgement and make informed decisions in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
- Flexibility and adaptability in response to changing priorities, legislative requirements, and operational needs.
- A commitment to contributing positively to team objectives and broader organisational outcomes.
Highly Regarded:
- Qualifications or experience in investigations, compliance, auditing, accounting, finance, commerce, assurance, risk, or related disciplines.
- Experience working within a regulatory, governance, compliance, investigative, or public sector environment.
- Formal investigative, audit, or compliance-related qualifications.
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Company: Onpoint 365
Date posted: 6th Oct, 2026
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