Locations: Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane
Work Type: Full Time
About the opportunity
The Specialist is a key member of the Industry Engagement team within the Education and Industry Engagement branch (EIE) of AUSTRAC. This role will provide support across all key functions of the team, with a primary focus on supporting and leading, under general direction, the delivery of our industry engagement initiatives.
The EIE branch brings together teams from education and outreach, communications and industry engagement. The Industry Engagement team has been created as an agency priority to engage with industry associations and other stakeholders, internally and externally, to coordinate and drive effective and impactful implementation of the recently amended Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (AML/CTF Act) which simplifies and modernises Australia’s AML/CTF regime and expands it to a range of new sectors.
Due to the expansion of the tasks of the Team, AUSTRAC seeking to fill this role in the Industry Engagement team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to be at the forefront of the AML/CTF reforms, understand industry specific concerns and to play a critical role in shaping how we engage with key stakeholders to ensure Australia has a highly effective and engaged regulated population.
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.
- Relate and Network - Develops productive professional relationships with a wide range of clients and stakeholders and establishes practical and effective professional networks internally and externally.
- Write and Report - Presents written information in a clear, timely and effective manner and translates technical and complex information appropriately for intended audience.
- Formulate Strategies and Concepts - Communicates a sense of purpose and meaningful direction to colleagues, clients and stakeholders and articulates the relationship between AUSTRAC’s strategic themes, business processes and outcomes and outputs and promotes understanding in others.
- Drive and Achievement - Demonstrates a strong commitment to meeting agreed work targets and standards and works independently and takes personal responsibility for own and team work outputs.
Key Duties
The Specialist, under limited supervision, is responsible for:
- Leading and coordinating engagement with industry associations and other key stakeholders to ensure the proposed AML/CTF reforms are implemented in a smooth, effective and cooperative manner.
- Develop and maintain strong and trusted relationships with key stakeholders, including Liaising and advising senior AUSTRAC and Industry leadership.
- Co-ordinate and run industry engagement initiatives such as industry forums, workgroups and engagements for industry sectors utilising the co-design framework and industry engagement strategy.
- Enhance AUSTRAC’s understanding of its current and future industry sectors, and ensure AUSTRAC makes effective use of this knowledge through strategic communication and engagement.
- Liaise extensively with key internal AUSTRAC stakeholders to deliver and support engagement and consultation requirements, including in relation to AML/CTF Rules, guidance, education, communications, technology and ML/TF risks.
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 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. 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 8 June 2025
For enquiries, please contact: Stephanie.DeSantis@austrac.gov.au