At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct compliance assessments and review financial documents for accuracy and compliance.
- Company: Join a major Commonwealth Government regulatory agency in Canberra.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, superannuation, and paid Christmas/New Year shutdown.
- Other info: Full-time role with potential for extension and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in compliance and finance while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in compliance, finance, or audit is highly regarded.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
McArthur is recruiting two APS5 Compliance Officers for a major Commonwealth Government regulatory agency in Canberra. These opportunities will suit detail-oriented candidates with experience across compliance, financial assessment, audit, assurance, grants, finance or structured quality-review environments.
The opportunity involves undertaking structured compliance assessments and reviewing financial and supporting information to determine accuracy, completeness and compliance with legislative and procedural requirements. Your responsibilities will include:
- Reviewing financial documentation and formal submissions
- Undertaking compliance checks and enquiries
- Identifying inconsistencies or potential non-compliance
- Assisting with statutory funding assessments and payment processes
- Preparing accurate records and advice for decision-makers
We are particularly interested in candidates who have worked in financial audits, quality checking, compliance assessments or similar structured review environments. Accounting, commerce, finance or related qualifications or practical experience are highly regarded.
Your background could include:
- Commonwealth or state regulatory compliance
- Grants assessment or acquittals
- Finance or accounting
- Audit or assurance
- Payment integrity
- Program compliance
- Financial administration
- Regulatory assessment
- Quality assurance
You do not need to have worked within this exact regulatory scheme previously. Strong transferable financial/compliance assessment experience is valuable. You will need strong attention to detail, analytical ability, clear written communication and the ability to make well-reasoned assessments against legislation, policy and procedures.
What is on offer:
- $82,336-$90,234 + 15.4% superannuation
- Full-time non-ongoing APS appointment
- Approximately 12 months with potential extension
- Canberra based
- Expected commencement: 2 November 2026
- Paid Christmas/New Year shutdown provisions and other APS conditions
Australian citizenship is mandatory. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain Baseline security clearance and satisfy pre-employment screening requirements.
APS5 Compliance Officer in Canberra employer: McArthur
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