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Vacant roles
- Organisation: Department of Defence
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job closing date: 23 July 2025
- Job location: Russell, ACT
Job description:
If you are someone who enjoys a challenge and you want to contribute to the future of Defence, we want to hear from you. As an APS 6 Policy Officer, you will work in the Transformation, Policy and Technology Directorate within Defence Export Controls Branch (DEC). DEC plays a key role in protecting Defence capability by contributing to Australia’s counter-proliferation efforts and supporting Australian industry through the timely consideration of export permits.
So what does this mean for you?
You will be working on challenging policy activities that have a real impact on the future of Australia’s Defence export control system. The work we deliver is driven by Government priorities and ensures that stakeholders are able to meet their obligations under Australia’s export control laws.
You will have an opportunity to work with internal and external stakeholders from across government, industry, higher education and research sectors.
You will undertake complex policy research, analysis and development to deliver informed and timely outcomes for DEC Branch.
You will be trusted to use your skills and experience to develop creative solutions to challenging problems (with support from the rest of your team).
You will have the chance to do work that will diversify your skills and experience to help set you up for success in future roles in Defence or the APS – we are keen to understand what you want out of the role, and how we can help you get there.
The right person for this role will be a confident communicator, with an ability to build and sustain stakeholder relationships. They will be responsible for actively managing key stakeholder relationships to meet key business outcomes as required.
The successful applicant may be eligible to commence on a Baseline security clearance, however they must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at Negative Vetting Level 1.
For further information on the Department of Defence, please click here.
- Organisation: Department of Defence
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job closing date: 24 July 2025
- Job location: Russell, ACT
Job description:
DEC plays a key role in protecting Defence capability by contributing to Australia’s counter-proliferation efforts and supporting Australian industry through the timely consideration of export permits.
Within the Regulatory Compliance Directorate, there are numerous roles vacant including as an APS 6 Auditor or as an APS 6 Compliance Assessment Officer.
As an APS 6 Auditor you will work in the Regulatory Compliance Directorate within Defence Export Controls Branch (DEC).
Your role:
– Accountable to conduct audits of programs, processes, systems and functions to provide assurance that export risks facing Defence are addressed and managed.
– Plan, manage and conduct audits of export permit holders within timeframes and in-line with the Defence Export Controls Compliance Framework to achieve the regulatory compliance business objectives of DEC Branch.
– Develop other Defence employees in the conduct of audits.
– Design audit plans, develop papers and reports, and contribute to the development of audit processes and procedures to achieve audit objectives.
– Apply auditing standards, policies, procedures, strategies to determine appropriate course of action for complex audit activities around export control activities.
– Engage professionally with stakeholders on audit issues in order to provide and obtain information and discuss audit findings with stakeholders.
– Analyse evidence and data, identify audit findings, develop recommendations and contribute to the preparation of papers and reports against audit objectives of identified issues and risk.
As an APS 6 Compliance Assessment Officer you will work in the Regulatory Compliance Directorate within Defence Export Controls Branch (DEC).
Your role:
– Under limited direction, perform complex compliance assessment work, in accordance with applicable legislation, policies and procedures and work to agreed priorities and outcomes.
– Accountable to undertake compliance investigations, provide detailed compliance assessment reports outlining outcomes and developing appropriate compliance responses.
– Develop, implement and review compliance investigative, assessment and regulatory procedures, practices and frameworks.
– Contribute to the maintenance and review of compliance case management systems.
– Build and sustain effective relationships with team members, management and internal and external stakeholders.
– Research, interpret, analyse and provide advice on regulatory compliance investigations based on professional judgement, evaluating risks and in the context of a complex and changing environment.
For further information on the Department of Defence, please click here.
- Organisation: Department of Defence
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job closing date: 24 July 2025
- Job location: Russell, ACT
Job description:
Within the Regulatory Compliance Directorate, multiple roles exist as an APS 5 Auditor or APS 5 Compliance Assessment Officer.
The work of the Compliance and Regulation function in Defence is to examine, assess, inspect, monitor and investigate compliance within applicable legislative, regulatory and policy frameworks that relates to Australia’s export controls regime.
As an APS 5 Auditor you will work in the Regulatory Compliance Directorate within Defence Export Controls Branch (DEC).
Your role:
– Contribute to the conduct of audits of programs, processes, systems and functions to identify risks facing Defence are appropriately addressed and managed.
– Assist in the research, planning and conduct of audits, preparation of papers and reports and discussion of findings with stakeholders.
– Apply auditing standards, policies, strategies and determine appropriate course of action for complex audit activities around export control activities.
– Develop papers and reports, contribute to continuous improvement and management of an audit assurance program for export controls.
– Engage professionally with stakeholders on audit issues in order to provide and obtain information.
– Analyse evidence and data to assist in the identification of audit findings and the development of recommendations which address the causes and consequences of identified issues and export-related risk. Ensure all audit evidence is appropriately collated, documented and stored.
As an APS 5 Compliance Assessment Officer you will work in the Regulatory Compliance Directorate within Defence Export Controls Branch (DEC).
Your role:
– Under broad direction, perform complex compliance investigative and assessment work, in accordance with applicable legislation, policies and procedures and work to agreed priorities and outcomes.
– Accountable to undertake compliance investigations, provide detailed compliance assessment reports outlining outcomes and developing appropriate compliance responses.
– Develop, implement and review compliance assessment and regulatory procedures, practices and frameworks.
– Contribute to the maintenance and review of compliance case management systems.
– Build and sustain effective relationships with team members, management and internal and external stakeholders.
– Research, interpret and provide advice on regulatory compliance investigations based on professional judgement, evaluating risks and in the context of a complex and changing environment.
– Interpret, analyse and evaluate information and data to conduct regulatory compliance and risk-informed simple to complex investigations pertaining to breaches of Australia’s export control laws.
For further information on the Department of Defence, please click here.
- Organisation: Department of Defence
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job closing date: 27 July 2025
- Job location: Russell, ACT
Job description:
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.
If you are someone who enjoys a challenge and you want to contribute to the future of Defence, we want to hear from you. As an APS 6 Outreach Officer you will work in the Engagement and Support Directorate within Defence Export Controls Branch (DEC). DEC plays a key role in protecting Defence capability by contributing to Australia’s counter-proliferation efforts and supporting Australian industry through the timely consideration of export permits.
The right person for this role will be a confident communicator, with an ability to build and sustain stakeholder relationships. They will be responsible for actively managing key stakeholder relationships to meet key business outcomes as required.
DEC is part of the Strategy, Policy, and Industry (SP&I) Group within Defence. SP&I Group is keen to explore opportunities for public servants from all backgrounds. The work of SP&I Group encompasses an array of roles that will enable you to utilise your abilities to the utmost – and develop new ones that will enrich your future prospects. Working within SP&I Group is more than just a job; it offers opportunities over the course of a career to work across diverse national and international security and policy matters of national significance.
For further information on the Department of Defence, please click here.
- Organisation: Department of Defence
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job closing date: 27 July 2025
- Job location: Russell, ACT
Job description:
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.
If you are someone who enjoys a challenge and you want to contribute to the future of Defence, we want to hear from you. As an APS 5 Outreach Officer you will work in the Engagement and Support Directorate within Defence Export Controls Branch (DEC). DEC plays a key role in protecting Defence capability by contributing to Australia’s counter-proliferation efforts and supporting Australian industry through the timely consideration of export permits.
The right person for this role will be a confident communicator, with an ability to build and sustain stakeholder relationships. They will be responsible for actively managing key stakeholder relationships to meet key business outcomes as required.
DEC is part of the Strategy, Policy, and Industry (SP&I) Group within Defence. SP&I Group is keen to explore opportunities for public servants from all backgrounds. The work of SP&I Group encompasses an array of roles that will enable you to utilise your abilities to the utmost – and develop new ones that will enrich your future prospects. Working within SP&I Group is more than just a job; it offers opportunities over the course of a career to work across diverse national and international security and policy matters of national significance.
For further information on the Department of Defence, please click here.
- Organisation: Victorian Electoral Commission
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job closing date: 28 July 2025
- Job location: Melbourne, Victoria
Job description:
Director, Regulation
- New leadership role overseeing a growing regulatory function and providing strategic direction and support to the Assistant Commissioner, Electoral Integrity and Regulation
- VPS Grade 7.1 ($188,297 to $210,891 p.a. plus 12% superannuation guarantee)
- Unique opportunity for an experienced regulatory leader to steer the next phases of the VEC’s regulatory journey as we prepare for the 2026 State election
What you will be doing:
Reporting directly to Assistant Commissioner, Electoral Integrity and Regulation, this role will be responsible for:
- Setting the strategic direction and providing senior leadership for the VEC’s regulatory function
- Steering the direction and formulation of the VEC’s regulatory priorities and promoting compliance
- Overseeing regulatory activities, including investigations, regulatory outcomes, intelligence, prosecutions, compliance monitoring and referrals
- Informing, nurturing and building relationships with government agencies and other regulators
- Driving and leading the VEC’s regulatory function towards better practice regulation and demonstrating excellence among electoral commissions
What you will bring to the role:
- Senior leadership experience in regulation, assurance, risk, investigations, enforcement or a related field.
- Demonstrated understanding of investigative, law enforcement and prosecutorial processes, including the responsible use of coercive powers, supervising the consolidation of evidence into high-quality briefs, deciding regulatory enforcement actions and prosecution, and deploying other regulatory responses proportionate to harm
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and expertise in negotiating and influencing solutions to complex organisational problems
- Experience in good public administration practices, including crisis, issue and risk management, assurance, audit, integrity and statutory reporting requirements
- Commitment to the VEC’s core values
Please note that the successful applicant must have or be eligible to attain a minimum NV-1 national security clearance in Australia. This means only Australian citizens are eligible to apply.
For further information on the Victorian Electoral Commission, please click here.
- Organisation: Victorian Electoral Commission
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job closing date: 28 July 2025
- Job location: Melbourne, Victoria
Job description:
Director, Electoral Integrity
- New leadership role overseeing a growing regulatory function and providing strategic direction and support to the Assistant Commissioner, Electoral Integrity and Regulation
- VPS Grade 7.1 ($188,297 to $210,891 p.a. plus 12% superannuation guarantee)
- Unique opportunity to shape electoral policy design and delivery for the 2026 State election and beyond
What you will be doing
Reporting directly to the Assistant Commissioner, Electoral Integrity and Regulation, this role will be responsible for:
- Setting the strategic direction and providing senior leadership for the VEC’s electoral integrity function
- Shaping the evolution of the electoral integrity framework, and ensuring electoral policies, procedures and processes safeguard integrity at every opportunity
- Overseeing legislative coordination and translating advocacy priorities and legislative action into meaningful solutions for a complex policy area
- Informing, nurturing and building relationships with government agencies and policy-makers
- Driving and leading the VEC’s electoral integrity function towards service excellence and striving to enhance and protect integrity in Victoria’s democratic processes
What you will bring to the role
- Senior leadership in public administration, legislative advocacy or public policy
- Demonstrated understanding of government processes, including Cabinet, Parliamentary and machinery of government processes
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and expertise in negotiating and influencing solutions to complex organisational problems
- Experience in good public administration practices, including crisis, issue and risk management, assurance, audit, integrity and statutory reporting requirements
- Commitment to the VEC’s core values
For further information on the Victorian Electoral Commission, please click here.
- Organisation: Victorian Electoral Commission
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job closing date: 28 July 2025
- Job location: Melbourne, Victoria
Job description:
General Counsel
- Full-Time, Ongoing
- VPS Grade 7.1 ($188,297 to $210,891 plus 12% superannuation guarantee)
- A unique opportunity to lead a newly established in-house legal function
What you will be doing
Reporting directly to Assistant Commissioner, Electoral Integrity and Regulation, this role will be responsible for:
- Leading the VEC’s newly established in-house legal function, including supervising other in-house lawyers and setting the strategic direction for the function
- Providing high quality, independent legal advice and guidance to the Electoral Commissioner, Deputy Electoral Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner, Electoral Integrity and Regulation and other executives on complex, sensitive, high-risk and time-critical matters
- Leading the VEC’s response and legal strategy for disputes and litigation, including appearing or instructing in courts, tribunals and other bodies
- Playing a key role in the VEC’s advocacy work for effective legislative change
What you will bring to the role
- A detailed understanding and leading practice in administrative law, constitutional law, government law, and regulatory compliance and enforcement
- Demonstrated experience undertaking high quality and timely legal analysis and research, preparing advice and recommendations, and managing and supervising other lawyers at various stages of practice and experience
- Demonstrated ability providing legal advice on complex issues under limited direction, including during times of high urgency and significant uncertainty.
- Expert in negotiating and influencing solutions to complex organisational problems and implementing timely solutions within a busy and politically sensitive environment.
- Commitment to the VEC’s core values
Please note that the successful applicant must have or be eligible to attain a minimum NV-1 national security clearance in Australia. This means only Australian citizens are eligible to apply.
For further information on the Victorian Electoral Commission, please click here.
- Organisation: Department of Regional Development and Regional Development
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job closing date: 29 July 2025
- Job location: Perth Metropolitan Area
Job description:
There is currently one (1) permanent – full time position available for immediate filling.
The Compliance Training and Development Coordinator (Fisheries) leads the design, delivery, evaluation, and assessment of staff training and induction programs for field and specialist compliance staff. This role manages the recruitment and selection of compliance officer trainees and oversees staff development aligned with national compliance training standards. The Coordinator liaises with law enforcement training bodies, such as the WA Police Academy, to deliver high-quality programs for fisheries and other compliance functions undertaken by the Department. They will also manage team resources, analyse training needs, and develop targeted learning initiatives as part of this role.
We are looking for individuals with:
- Certificate IV Workplace Trainer and Assessor
- Well-developed knowledge and understanding of field-based compliance operations and their governance frameworks.
- Well-developed knowledge and experience in establishing, implementing and managing training programs.
- Experience in field-based compliance and investigations.
All applications must be made through the Jobs WA website.
For further information on the Department of Regional Development and Regional Development, please click here.
For information on careers at the Department of Regional Development and Regional Development, please click here.