Locations: Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne
Work Type: Full Time
Salary: $90,411 - $115,406 + 15.4% superannuation
About the opportunity
As Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (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.
We are seeking applications from a diverse range of experienced individuals to fill several positions across the Risk and Insights section. This recruitment process will be used to fill both ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies, and build a merit pool for future roles over the next 18 months.
The Risk and Insights section within the Regulatory Operations Branch leads AUSTRAC’s triage, regulatory insights, and vetting capabilities. We influence 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).
We are seeking applications from a diverse range of experienced individuals to fill several positions across Risk and Insights section. This recruitment process will be used to fill both ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies and build a merit pool for future roles over the next 18 months.
About the teams
You'll be joining high-performing teams where your work will mitigate risks, and your insights will shape the strategic direction of the Regulation Division. You'll work with passionate, like-minded colleagues who share your drive in safeguarding Australia from financial crime. We have several key roles available, across the following three areas. You will be prompted to select your areas(s) of interest, upon application.
Regulatory Insights
Regulatory Insights conduct analysis that proactively identifies and assesses trends, vulnerabilities and new and emerging risks within AUSTRAC's regulated population. To achieve this, the team produce regulatory insights assessments that inform and support regulatory operations and other activities across the agency.
Vetting
Our Vetting team review and assess applications for registration on the Remittance Sector and Digital Currency Exchange Registers, as well as maintaining the Registers and Reporting Entities Roll.
Monitoring and Triage
Monitoring and Triage is the central team in Regulatory Division for receiving matters of potential non-compliance, assessing the risk, and shaping a regulatory response to potential non-compliance, which we undertake collaboratively with our partners.
Key Duties
Depending on the role, you may be responsible for:
- Maintaining an understanding of risk based, intelligence led regulation and its application in various industry sectors and alignment with the regulatory operating model.
- Using AUSTRAC’s information gathering powers to collect intelligence and make evidence-based recommendations and decisions on how to respond to non-compliance.
- Developing and maintaining an understanding of the AML/CTF Act, associated rules, and AUSTRAC’s processes, guidelines, and regulations.
- Undertaking research and analysis to identify risks, trends and emerging issues relevant to AUSTRAC’s regulatory environment.
- Information collection, data extraction, collation, and analysis of AUSTRAC and other information and data, to inform and enable operational and strategic outcomes.
- Leading the initiation, production, and coordination of high quality written assessments for a range of stakeholders, including development of response options to complex regulatory challenges.
- Developing and maintaining productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, including AUSTRAC staff, government agencies, and regulated entities.
- Developing initiatives that encourage positive behaviour and support regulated entities to meet their obligations under the AML/CTF Act.
- Contributing to the development of solutions to AUSTRAC’s regulatory challenges, including strengthening regulatory capability.
- Researching, interpreting and applying legislation to complete regulatory matters.
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.
- You will require a AGSVA Baseline Security Clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 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 25 January, 2026
For enquiries, please contact: Peter R: (03) 8636 0543 or Doug R: (07) 3838 0143