Job Ad

Locations: Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne

Work Type: Full Time

Salary: $90,411 - $170,488 + 15.4% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) is Australia's anti-money laundering regulator and specialist financial intelligence unit. In our regulatory role AUSTRAC oversees compliance with the requirements of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (AML/CTF Act).

We are seeking high-performing professionals to join our growing teams across APS5 to EL2 classifications, with a strong focus on APS6 and EL1 roles.

These positions sit within a fast-paced, high-impact regulatory environment aligned to Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing framework, including engagement with stakeholders across government and industry.

Experience or exposure to AML/CTF environments is highly desirable.

We are seeking individuals who:

1. Take initiative and drive outcomes
2. Are comfortable navigating complexity and ambiguity
3. Build trusted stakeholder relationships
4. Communicate clearly, confidently, and strategically
5. Enjoy working in collaborative, high-performing teams
6. Are adaptable and responsive in evolving environments

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.

1. Relevant Experience – Management experience or a background in AML/CTF is highly desirable.
2. Communication & Writing Skills – Being able to demonstrate strong communication and writing skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex information, prepare briefs and talking points, and tailor messaging effectively for diverse stakeholders.
3. Coordination & Judgement – Being able to demonstrate strong coordination skills, effectively managing competing priorities, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring tasks and deliverables are executed efficiently within dynamic environments.
4. Digital & Communication Channels - Experience using digital platforms, content management systems or communication tools to support engagement activities.

Key Duties

The Stakeholder Management and Partnerships Professional is responsible for:

Communication and Engagement Delivery

1. Develop and deliver internal and external communication products and engagement activities aligned to AUSTRAC priorities.
2. Support communication strategies and engagements that promote understanding of AUSTRAC’s role, activities and regulatory expectations.

Stakeholder Engagement

1. Support engagement with industry, government and other stakeholders through events, briefings, written communications and digital channels.
2. Contribute to consistent, coordinated messaging across stakeholder groups.

Advice and Coordination

1. Provide communication and engagement advice to internal stakeholders within established frameworks.
2. Coordinate communication activities across teams to ensure accuracy, consistency and timeliness.

Continuous Improvement

1. Contribute to evaluation and improvement of communication and engagement approaches, channels and products.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this role you:

1. Must be an Australian citizen at the time you apply.
2. Will need to undertake AUSTRAC’s pre-engagement checks.
3. 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:

1. Must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
2. 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 Tuesday 10 March 2026

For enquiries, please contact: Stephanie on 03 8636 0961