Locations: Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne
Work Type: Full Time
Salary: $80,608 - $99,126 + 15.4% superannuation
About the opportunity
As Australia’s AML/CTF regulator and financial intelligence unit, AUSTRAC is responsible for detecting, deterring and disrupting criminal exploitation of the Australian financial system, to protect the Australian community from serious and organised crime.
AUSTRAC’s unique value is our dual, interconnected regulation and intelligence functions, and our collaboration with industry and government partners in working towards the vision of a financial system free from criminal abuse. AUSTRAC’s regulation hardens the financial sector against criminal exploitation, while our intelligence provides crucial information to national security and law enforcement partners.
The Regulatory Operations Branch within the Regulation Division leads AUSTRAC’s supervision and risk and insights functions. We currently oversee the compliance of more than 19,000 Australian businesses with their obligations under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (AML/CTF Act) with the expected number of Australian businesses to increase to more than 100,000 in the coming years.
We are seeking applications from a diverse range of individuals to fill several positions across the Regulatory Operations Branch.
The Regulatory Operations section plays a critical role at AUSTRAC by monitoring and supervising our regulated entity population. We ensure that these businesses have appropriate systems and controls in place to help prevent their exploitation for serious financial crime.
The businesses we currently regulate include domestic and foreign banks, casinos, bookmakers, pubs and clubs, remittance service providers, digital currency exchange providers, financial service providers and bullion dealers and will soon extend to real estate, legal, accounting, trust and company service professionals and dealers in precious metals and stones.
Key Duties
Under direction, Officers (APS4) are responsible for:
- Assisting in the preparation of initiatives that encourage positive behaviour and support regulated entities to meet their obligations under the AML/CTF Act.
- Having accountability for tasks contributing to outcomes to ensure appropriate systems and controls are in place to help prevent their exploitation for serious financial crime.
- Having a general knowledge and understanding of the AML/CTF Act, associated rules, and AUSTRAC’s processes, guidelines, and regulations.
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including AUSTRAC management, regulated entities, partner agencies, and other government bodies to complete allocated work.
- Providing advice and interpretation on straightforward regulatory and compliance matters.
- Investigating straight forward matters and providing assistance to team members on moderately complex matters.
Under limited guidance, all Senior Officers (APS5) are responsible for:
- Assisting in the preparation and execution of initiatives that encourage positive behaviour and support regulated entities to meet their obligations under the AML/CTF Act.
- Having accountability for tasks contributing to the outcomes to ensure appropriate systems and controls in place to help prevent their exploitation for serious financial crime.
- Having a professional knowledge and understanding of the AML/CTF Act, associated rules, and AUSTRAC’s processes, guidelines, and regulations.
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including AUSTRAC management, regulated entities, partner agencies, and other government bodies.
- Assisting Branch leadership in improving systems and procedures that enhance the efficiency and transparency of operational activities.
- Providing advice and interpretation within a technical or professional area, including the preparation of relevant strategic information, where appropriate.
- Assisting in the preparation of executive briefings, staff communications, speeches, and correspondence.
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 on Sunday 18 January, 2026
For enquiries, please contact: Rachael on (02) 9950 0880