Disclosure Officer, Disclosure and Compliance

1 week ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Australian Electoral Commission Full time

Agency Purpose


The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is an independent statutory authority established by the Australian Government to maintain an impartial and independent electoral system for eligible voters through active electoral roll management, efficient delivery of polling services, and targeted education and public awareness programs.


The AEC's values and commitments
The AEC values and commitments are an essential component of our operating environment and frame how AEC staff work. The AEC's focus is on electoral integrity through the values of quality, agility and professionalism.

The Team


The Disclosure and Compliance section sits within the Enabling and Regulation Division and supports the AEC through planned coordination of compliance reviews and investigations related to financial disclosures, ensuring high quality outputs that withstand external scrutiny.


The broader team is responsible for the management of financial returns of political parties, political actors, others with disclosure obligations, and all work associated with achieving accurate and timely lodgement including liaising with stakeholders, following up on non-lodgement and managing requests for amendments to disclosure returns.


The APS5 Disclosure Officer supports the Senior Disclosure Officer in the day-to-day management of matters relating to disclosure functions within the Disclosure and Compliance section of the Disclosure, Party Registration and Redistributions Branch.


The Opportunity
The AEC is seeking a collaborative, self-motivated and results driven Disclosure Officer to join the Disclosure and Compliance Team. This is an exciting opportunity to explore your potential or gain further skills in disclosure matters.

To excel you'll have:

  • Excellent organisational skills and a demonstrated ability to undertake tasks methodically and accurately.
  • Experience in analysing moderately complex information as well as providing timely and accurate advice and support.
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively within a team, with other business areas and external stakeholders at all levels of seniority.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with high attention to detail and problemsolving abilities.
  • A strong commitment to working harmoniously within a team to achieve positive results and support the AEC's strategic direction.
  • Knowledge of, or ability to quickly gain knowledge of, Australian electoral law and practice.

Eligibility

  • AEC employees must be Australian citizens.
  • Any person who is, and seen to be active in political affairs, and intends to publicly carry on this activity, may compromise the strict neutrality of the AEC and cannot be considered.
  • Applicants are required to consent to, undergo, obtain and maintain a character clearance.
  • Applicants are required to consent to, undergo, obtain and maintain the security clearance required for this role.


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