APS6 Specialist, Enforcement

About the opportunity 

The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) is Australia’s financial intelligence unit and the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulator. Our purpose is to build resilience in the financial system and use financial intelligence and regulation to disrupt money laundering, terrorism financing and other serious crime.

AUSTRAC’s Enforcement Team investigates serious and/or systemic non-compliance with the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 and takes formal enforcement action in response to identified breaches. Enforcement action can include civil penalty proceedings, infringement notices and administrative actions such as remedial directions requiring entities to take specified action to ensure compliance. In criminal investigations, it includes making referrals to and supporting the Director of Public Prosecutions.

AUSTRAC’s Enforcement team is seeking Specialists with demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: regulatory compliance, investigations or enforcement.

What are we looking for

While we are looking for these capabilities, we consider transferrable skills and encourage applicants who embody AUSTRAC's culture and values to apply.

• Qualifications - Tertiary qualifications in law, finance, justice or similar fields, as well as familiarity with government investigations are highly desirable but not essential.
• Identify, Analyse and Assess Compliance Issues - Conduct critical analysis and apply sound reasoning to identify and address complex and/or sensitive issues.
• Investigate and Gather Evidence - Demonstrated experience of conducting investigations, compliance activity or regulation in an industry or government sector.
• Apply Legislation and Exercise Statutory Powers - Develop strategies for responding to serious compliance issues, and assist with the execution of those strategies including formal enforcement action.

Key Duties

Under limited direction, you will occupy an interesting and varied role with the following core responsibilities:

1. Triaging and investigating serious non-compliance with the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (Cth).
2. Conducting detailed analysis of complex data sets to identify issues of concern and/or to gather evidence relating to breaches of the AML/CTF Act and applying that analysis to making recommendations about the nature and extent of any non-compliance.
3. Developing strategies for responding to serious compliance issues, and assisting with the execution of those strategies (which may include formal enforcement action).
4. Contributing to multi-disciplinary teams and problem-solving exercises relating to difficult regulatory challenges.
5. Liaising with internal and external stakeholders including AUSTRAC management, reporting entities, partner agencies and other parts of government.
6. Supporting the conduct of civil penalty proceedings.

Eligibility 

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 Baseline 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. We recognise that united behaviours and mindsets will support our agency today and guide us into the future.

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 27 March 2025.

For enquiries, please contact: [email protected]