Project Specialist, Multiple Opportunities, Reform Programs and Digital Transfor

About the opportunity

AUSTRAC are seeking detail-oriented and purpose driven Project Specialists to join the Transformation Division. In these roles, you’ll support the implementation of recent reforms to Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regime.

As a natural planner, you’ll facilitate the delivery and coordination of a range of impactful projects that strengthen AUSTRAC’s digital and strategic delivery capabilities, managing project documentation, finances, tracking progress against milestones, reporting to stakeholders and performing administrative tasks. You’ll get to work closely with multi-disciplinary teams, to make an impactful contribution to program governance and delivery oversight in line with AUSTRAC’s program management frameworks and practices.

If you’re a confident communicator, thrive in an every-changing environment, embrace challenges diligently, and eager to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.

What are we looking for

• Demonstrated experience in program project management office and in supporting program delivery within an enterprise setting (or equivalent project experience).
• Practical experience in using project management tools is desirable (e.g., M365, SharePoint, MS Project, Jira).

For more information about the role and the capabilities where looking for, please refer to the Candidate Pack on the AUSTRAC Careers Page

Dependent on the role, you may be expected to:

• Supporting strategic and operational projects, whilst ensuring project outcomes meet agreed scope, time and budget.
• Implementing work plans for the work area.
• Undertaking research and analysis, identifying trends and preparing project briefs.
• Contributing to the effective and efficient operation of program governance reporting.
• Engaging and liaising with stakeholders and agencies to facilitate planning of program delivery.
• Monitoring changes in work environment that may impact on work objectives, provide opportunity for continuous improvement.
• Applying an in-depth knowledge of project delivery, governance and assurance frameworks, and methodologies.

Affirmative Measures

This vacancy is also being advertised concurrently under both general and affirmative measures recruitment processes.

Applications made under affirmative measures are only available to affirmative measures indigenous applicants or affirmative measures disability applicants.

Evidence will be requested if your application progresses under an affirmative measures process.

Notes

This recruitment process will initially be used to fill a current vacancy and in future, may be used to fill similar positions in the event positions become vacant. The merit pools established from this recruitment process will be valid for 18 months from the date of advertising.

We offer competitive remuneration and great conditions, including:

Annual leave of 4 weeks (20 days) per year + additional paid Christmas close down.

• Cultural, Ceremonial and NAIDOC leave.
• 18 days of paid personal leave per year.
• 15.4% superannuation, which continues through paid parental leave.
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Competitive APS salaries with access to annual salary progression.
• Study assistance - up to $6,000 per annum and up to 120 hours of study leave.

View the AUSTRAC Enterprise Agreement for more information about current salaries and other conditions of employment.

About Us

AUSTRAC, Australia’s financial intelligence agency and anti-money laundering and terrorism financing regulator, is undergoing a significant transformation to enhance its role in combating money laundering and terrorism financing. This includes proposed expansion of its regulatory regime and a broader digital transformation to support our growing agency. As we embrace these changes and grow, our focus is on fostering innovation, collaboration, and effective problem-solving within an inclusive and supportive work environment. At AUSTRAC, you’ll be part of a team dedicated to maintaining the integrity of Australia’s financial system and making a real impact in preventing financial crime.

Closing Date and further details 

Applications close at 11:30 pm on Sunday 28 September 2025.

For enquiries, please contact: [email protected]

Please note, we can only accept applications via the AUSTRAC Careers Portal.