Manager, Regional Information Sharing Platform (RISP) Operations in Canberra

The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) is Australia's anti-money laundering regulator and specialist financial intelligence unit. In our regulatory role, AUSTRAC oversees compliance with the requirements of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (AML/CTF Act). The Manager, Regional Information Sharing Platform (RISP) Operations is a key leadership role within the Information & Service Management Section in the Information and Technology Solutions (ITS) Branch, reporting to the Director, Digital Collaboration. This position provides ongoing support, governance, partner engagement, and technical enablement for the Regional Information Sharing Platform (RISP), also known operationally as the CLEO Platform. Being a secure Microsoft 365 based environment, it enables multilateral financial intelligence collaboration across the Financial Intelligence Consultative Group (FICG). As the project transitions to business as usual, this role ensures sustained capability, security, adoption, and alignment with AUSTRAC requirements.

What are we looking for

• Professional Expertise – Demonstrated experience with internal and external stakeholder engagement with senior/executive stakeholders and/or international delegations.
• Analysis – An ability to analyse and improve business processes related to the platform.
• Plan and Organise – Demonstrates a strong commitment to meeting agreed work targets and standards, while recognising actual and potential barriers and finding effective ways to deal with them.
• Technology - Implements and encourages work practices to support the efficient, effective and lawful use of technology, while working with employees to ensure compliance with information and compliance security, and use policies.

Key Duties

The Manager, Regional Information Sharing Platform (RISP) Operations, under broad supervision, is responsible for:

• Supporting the CLEO platform roadmap and prioritisation of enhancements.
• Maintaining M365 technical alignment with operational requirements across FICG jurisdictions.
• Overseeing CLEO platform governance controls, standard operating procedures, compliance obligations, and secure configurations.
• Maintaining relationships with CLEO owners/users and AUSTRAC technical areas.
• Coordinating stakeholder engagement, communications, and issue resolution.

In support of these outcomes, the Manager, Regional Information Sharing Platform (RISP) Operations will be required to support the Director, Digital Collaboration to:

• Provide SharePoint Online business engagement and UX/integration support.
• Analyse CLEO and external partner business requirements and align them to AUSTRAC digital collaboration tools, including Power BI, M365 Apps and third party apps.

To be eligible for this role you:

• Must be an Australian citizen at the time you apply.
• Will need to undertake AUSTRAC’s pre-engagement checks.
• Will need to obtain and maintain an ongoing Negative Vetting 1 Security Clearance.

Affirmative Measures

This vacancy is also being advertised under affirmative measures. To apply under affirmative measures you must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. For more information, please visit the APSC Guide for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.

To be eligible to apply under affirmative measures provisions:

• Must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
• Provide evidence that you are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

*Please indicate in your application if you are applying under affirmative measures, by ticking the relevant box in the application form.

Why AUSTRAC?

• Flexible, hybrid work environment: We are committed to providing flexibility in working arrangements to recognise the importance of balancing work commitments with family, caring and other personal commitments of employees outside of work. AUSTRAC currently operates under a hybrid work arrangement.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Our core values of diversity, inclusion, and integrity drive everything we do. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, and those of mature age.
• Employer of Choice: We have a strong reputation as an Employer of Choice, renowned for our exceptional work culture and outstanding employee census results which highlight our dedication to creating a positive and engaging environment.

Closing Date Applications close at 11:30 pm on Thursday 2 April 2026.

For enquiries, please contact: Joshua Pearse on 0407216820.