Investigation Officer | Canberra – ACT | ASAP – Dec 2026

About the Client
Our client is a government regulatory function responsible for oversight, compliance and assurance across education and care environments in the ACT. The team works closely with providers, families and community stakeholders to support compliance with legislative and regulatory obligations while contributing to broader system quality and safety outcomes.

About the Role
The Investigation Officer will manage notifications, complaints and compliance matters under relevant ACT legislation.

The role involves conducting investigations, analysing evidence, interviewing stakeholders, preparing reports and supporting regulatory decision-making processes. The environment is operational, stakeholder-facing and compliance-focused, with a mix of independent case management and collaborative team-based work.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, assess and investigate complaints, notifications and regulatory concerns
• Conduct interviews and gather evidence relevant to investigations and compliance activities
• Prepare investigation reports, recommendations and regulatory correspondence
• Maintain accurate records in line with legislative and record management requirements
• Support triage and case management activities across regulatory matters
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including providers and community representatives
• Contribute to policy, procedural and continuous improvement activities
• Support regulatory compliance and assurance outcomes within legislative frameworks

Skills and Experience

• Experience conducting investigations or compliance activities within a regulatory environment
• Strong written communication skills, including report writing and case documentation
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation, policies and regulatory frameworks
• Experience managing competing priorities and high-volume caseloads
• Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and communication capability
• Ability to work collaboratively while exercising sound judgement and confidentiality

Qualifications

• Certificate IV or Diploma in Government Investigations is highly desirable
• Relevant regulatory, compliance, legal or government experience will be considered

Eligibility / Other Requirements

• Australian working rights required
• Working with Vulnerable People registration required prior to commencement
• Current driver’s licence required
• Relevant pre-employment checks will apply

Why this role may appeal
This role offers exposure to complex regulatory and investigation work within a public sector environment that directly impacts education and child safety outcomes. It would suit candidates seeking broader compliance, regulatory or investigations experience within government.

How to Apply
Please provide:

• Current CV
• Statement of capability
• Confirmation of work rights
• Two referees

Applications that do not include the requested statement may not be considered.

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Our client is a large values-focused Federal Government Agency seeking 2 x Risk Advisors (APS6 Level) to support risk uplift activities across portfolios, providing specialist advice and practical risk support to business areas.

These roles suit someone who can facilitate risk workshops, apply a risk management framework, and partner with stakeholders to identify, assess and treat operational and project risks.

ROLE DETAILS:

Locations: Richmond or Geelong, VIC

Contract: ASAP start to 31 December 2026 (extension potential)

Hours: Full-time hybrid, Mon-Fri, WFH 3 days per week.

Rate: $60.26 per hour + super

Eligibility: MUST HAVE Australian Citizenship (Federal Government – non-citizens will not be considered or contacted)

Close: Wednesday 13 May 2026

ABOUT THE ROLE:

You will provide specialist risk advisory services including risk identification and assessment, obligation management oversight, control design and treatment plan oversight. You will also support risk maturity initiatives, contribute to risk reporting, and assist with administration of the Integrated Risk Management System (IRMS).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide specialist risk advisory services across business areas and strategic initiatives (risk assessment, controls, treatments, obligations)
• Facilitate risk discussions/workshops and apply the Risk Management Framework to manage risks, incidents and issues
• Build strong stakeholder relationships across risk/assurance teams, business units and executive offices
• Support risk maturity uplift (training/education, tools and capability building)
• Contribute to risk reporting, documentation and data analysis/interpretation
• Provide admin support for IRMS (risk/incident/issue management system)

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Risk experience including facilitating risk workshops and applying a risk management framework
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder skills (influence/negotiation)
• Experience across risk identification, assessment, treatment, monitoring and reporting
• Adaptable, professional, high integrity approach
• Risk Management qualification (or equivalent) – desirable
• Federal or State Government experience preferred

APPLY:

Submit your resume, or for further information please contact:

Reece Prideaux – Talent International

reece.prideaux@talentinternational.com

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Join a Tier 1 Australian bank as a Senior Policy Analyst – Financial Crime, shaping AML/CTF frameworks at scale.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to step into a Senior Policy Analyst role at the heart of one of Australia’s Big 4 Banks financial crime risk functions. Sitting within the Group Financial Crime team, you’ll work on a global policy framework that underpins AML/CTF compliance across multiple jurisdictions, with real influence on how the organisation responds to a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll own meaningful pieces of the Global Financial Crime Policy Framework, developing, reviewing and continuously improving policies, standards and guidance to keep pace with regulatory change at home and abroad. You’ll monitor legislative and enforcement developments across jurisdictions, translate them into actionable updates, and work closely with senior stakeholders across risk, compliance, legal and the business to drive alignment and uplift. Expect to lead training, support assurance reviews, and contribute to the broader financial crime strategic agenda.

What They’re Looking For

• 10+ years in financial crime across banking, consulting, legal or government
• Deep knowledge of AML/CTF legislation, regulatory expectations and emerging trends
• Proven experience writing, developing and managing financial crime policies, standards and programs
• Exposure to international financial crime frameworks is highly regarded
• Degree in Law, Business or Finance
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills – you can influence at CRO and senior executive level
• Commercial acumen and the ability to operate independently in a complex, matrixed environment

APS6 Economist / Policy Officer | Canberra | 12 months

About the Client
This role sits within a Federal Government policy function focused on higher education outcomes. The team provides evidence-based advice to support a fair and sustainable tertiary system.

About the Role
You will support the development of pricing approaches for tertiary education funding. The role involves economic and financial analysis, briefing development, and engagement with education providers and government stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Support development of pricing policy and funding models
• Conduct economic and financial analysis
• Prepare briefings and reports for senior stakeholders
• Contribute to pricing methodology reviews
• Engage with education providers and jurisdictions
• Support policy development and implementation
• Work across internal teams to align advice

Skills and Experience

• Experience in policy, economics, or public sector analysis
• Ability to interpret data and translate into policy insights
• Strong written communication and briefing skills
• Experience working in APS or similar environment
• Stakeholder engagement capability
• Ability to manage competing priorities

Qualifications

• Degree in economics, public policy or related field (or equivalent experience)

Eligibility

• Australian citizenship required
• Ability to obtain Baseline clearance
• Pre-employment checks will apply

Why this role may appeal
This role offers exposure to national education funding reform and pricing policy, with opportunities to contribute to complex analysis and stakeholder engagement.

How to Apply

• CV (max 4 pages)
• 500-word pitch
• Work rights
• Two referees

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• Initial 3 Month Contract | View to Extend
• Footscray Location | Hybrid Working Arrangements
• Utilities & Governance | Finance & Revenue Assurance

The Role: Senior governance leader protecting billing integrity, revenue assurance & compliance controls across a complex, highly regulated utilities business.

The Responsibilites:

• Lead and maintain a comprehensive billing governance framework, including controls, assurance activities and risk registers across the end-to-end billing capability.
• Drive the Revenue Assurance program to proactively identify, quantify and mitigate billing revenue leakage, compliance risks and systemic billing issues.
• Oversee and govern outsourced billing operations, including service delivery, quality assurance, compliance, capacity management and continuous improvement.
• Lead complex delayed billing and critical remediation initiatives, ensuring timely, accurate and customer-centred resolution of historical billing issues.
• Act as the primary accountability point for regulatory and external stakeholder relationships, ensuring all obligations are met and risks are transparently managed.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Significant experience leading billing governance, revenue assurance, risk, compliance or audit functions within regulated service delivery environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in billing accuracy, delayed billing remediation, revenue protection and the design and operation of compliance controls.
• Proven experience governing outsourced service providers or BPO arrangements, including performance management, quality assurance and contract compliance.
• Strong track record delivering complex remediation or recovery programs, particularly within billing or revenue-critical operational contexts.
• Tertiary qualification in Business, Accounting, Finance, Risk, Audit, Law or a related discipline; post-graduate or professional certification (e.g. CIA, CPA, CA) highly regarded.

What’s in it for you:

• Initial 3 Month Contract | View to Extend
• Footscray Location | Hybrid Working Arrangements
• Utilities & Governance | Finance & Revenue Assurance

Apply today and Jimmy Nguyen will reach out to disclose further information.

Team: Technology | Reports to: Manager, Technology Risk, Governance & Assurance

About the Role

Support the identification, assessment, and management of technology risks. This role helps improve risk practices, supports informed decision-making, and strengthens overall risk maturity.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Values

• Follow safety policies and procedures
• Maintain personal wellbeing and support others
• Act in line with organisational values

Technology Risk Management

• Support and improve the technology risk program
• Work with stakeholders to identify and assess risks and opportunities
• Provide guidance on risk management practices
• Assist in developing risk frameworks, tools, and processes
• Support risk training and awareness initiatives
• Ensure alignment with organisational risk standards

Risk Controls & Monitoring

• Assist with risk reviews and assessments
• Identify and evaluate key controls
• Maintain the Technology Risk Register and risk profile
• Track and follow up on risk actions
• Monitor effectiveness of controls and mitigation activities

Risk Response & Improvement

• Track completion of risk treatments
• Support risk workshops and reviews
• Ensure risk processes are consistently applied
• Assist with improvements from audits and incidents

Communication & Reporting

• Work with teams to ensure risks are identified and managed
• Report on key risks, trends, and emerging issues
• Prepare risk reports and key risk indicators
• Share insights and best practices

Compliance & Assurance

• Support compliance with relevant regulations and frameworks
• Assist with audit preparation and evidence collection
• Coordinate with teams on audits, improvements, and vendor risk
• Ensure risks in projects are effectively managed

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Degree in business, governance, audit, compliance, or similar (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in risk management (assessments, controls, reporting)
• Understanding of governance and risk frameworks
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Desirable:

• Experience in regulated environments or audits
• Knowledge of technology risk and resilience
• Influencing and negotiation skills

Key Relationships

• Technology leadership and teams
• Risk and governance teams
• External stakeholders and providers

We’re seeking an experienced Data Governance Consultant to lead the design and implementation of a practical, fit-for-purpose Data Management Framework within a growing financial services company.

This is a hands-on contract role where you’ll play a key part in establishing the structure, policies, and processes required to manage data effectively and meet regulatory obligations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of an enterprise Data Governance / Data Management Framework
• Conduct a current-state assessment to identify gaps and improvement opportunities
• Define governance structures including roles, responsibilities, and decision-making processes
• Develop core policies across data governance, data quality, lineage, privacy, retention, classification, and security
• Create clear, practical procedures and standards to support day-to-day operations
• Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements (APRA, ASIC, Privacy)
• Provide a roadmap and guidance on embedding governance practices across the organisation

Requirements:

• Proven experience delivering data governance frameworks end-to-end
• Must have experience in CPG 235
• Strong knowledge of APRA standards including CPG 235, CPS 234, CPS 230
• Solid understanding of data quality, metadata, lineage, and data lifecycle management
• Experience within financial services or insurance environments highly regarded
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across business and technology teams
• Ability to translate complex data concepts into clear, practical documentation

If you’re a hands-on Data Governance professional with strong regulatory knowledge and a track record of delivering practical frameworks, we’d love to hear from you.