About the opportunity
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.
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AUSTRAC has entered an exciting phase of growth and maturity, driven by the implementation of critical AML/CTF legislative reforms. We are driving several initiatives to support our evolving needs and to continue driving our mission of fighting financial crime.
The Regulatory Strategy and Implementation team support the capability and outcomes of the Regulation Division through strategy, governance, business process and regulatory tradecraft.
The Regulatory Governance team is helping lead a significant uplift in Regulation Division business process maturity.
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.
- Experience - Experience working in regulatory environments and settings, in Project management and general governance or business analyst/process design based roles will be highly regarded.
- Apply Expertise - Ensures optimal use of own and team’s expertise in supporting business objectives and monitors the performance of others in business unit to ensure appropriate levels of expertise are available to meet business objectives.
- Technology - Implements and encourages work practices that support the efficient, effective and lawful use of technology and works with employees to ensure compliance with information and communications security and use policies.
- Communicate Effectively - Presents information in a clear, timely and effective manner, which addresses task requirements and communicates constantly and meaningfully with employees.
Key Duties
The Specialist under direction from the Manager, Regulatory Governance, is accountable for:
- Undertaking detailed business process analysis to identify inefficiencies, improve operational practices, and support decision‐making aligned with AUSTRAC’s Regulatory Strategy and Regulatory Operating Model.
- Preparation of information packs, quick reference guides, presentations and reports for a range of audiences
- Assisting in the preparation of process mapping from current to future state, focusing on continuous improvements
- Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to gather business insights, document requirements, and support the design and implementation of process improvements.
- Applying a new business process governance framework to embed best practice and identify adjustments that are needed to make the framework ‘best fit’ for Regulation Division needs.
- Assessing and managing risks associated with process changes and workflow improvements.
- Monitoring and reporting on the success of process changes using relevant metrics and data.
- Supporting stakeholder engagement and coordination; tracking and reporting to the Regulatory Committee progress of business process uplift activities.
- Where necessary, assisting with the broader work of the Regulatory Governance team which may include administration and coordination of Regulatory Committee processes, development of standard operating procedures, and general work on Regulation Division governance and assurance projects.
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 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 (AEST) on 30 November, 2025
For enquiries, please contact: Rebecca.Morris@austrac.gov.au
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