Compliance Case Officer

About this role

The Role If you enjoy complex regulatory work and want to contribute to Australia’s security, join the Defence Export Controls Branch (DEC). As an APS 6 Compliance Officer, you will support Australia’s counter-proliferation efforts through compliance, investigation, audit and assurance activities under export controls and Safeguarding Australia’s Military Secrets (SAMS) related legislation. You will apply legislation, policy and procedures to assess compliance risks, analyse evidence, and provide recommendations that support effective and proportionate regulatory outcomes. In this role you will: • Conduct complex compliance assessments, investigations and audits, preparing evidence-based reports and recommendations. • Build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, to support compliance and effective regulatory outcomes. • Manage competing priorities and drive continuous improvement in compliance and assurance activities. • Support team development through collaboration, knowledge sharing and coaching. About our Team Defence Export Controls Branch (DEC) is the Commonwealth regulator responsible for the movement of Defence-related goods, technology and services both within and outside Australia. DEC supports stakeholders from government, industry, higher education and research sectors, and private individuals to meet their obligations under Australia’s export control laws. The compliance function within DEC supports best-practice regulation by undertaking risk-based compliance, investigation, audit and assurance activities. The team works to promote voluntary compliance, identify and respond to non-compliance, support defensible regulatory decision-making and improve the effectiveness of Australia’s export control system. We are a small and supportive team of professionals who work closely to achieve outcomes. Our team is drawn from across Defence and brings diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. We can offer flexible working arrangements and opportunities to pursue formal and informal professional development to support your future career goals. Our Ideal Candidate Our ideal candidate will have experience in regulatory compliance, investigations, audits, assurance, legislative interpretation, and policy implementation. They will: • Demonstrate a can-do attitude and a commitment to delivering high-quality regulatory outcomes. • Be highly motivated and outcomes-focused. • Have strong judgement, analytical capability and problem-solving skills. • Have strong relationship building and stakeholder engagement skills. • Have strong written and verbal communication skills. • Be flexible, adaptable and resilient, with the ability to adjust priorities and approaches as operational needs change. • Have a strong aptitude for learning and adapting in a dynamic environment. If this role interests you, but you do not meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We value diverse skills, experiences and perspectives, and are keen to learn about your strengths, career aspirations and the unique contribution you could make to our team.