APS5 Senior Officer, Finance

About the opportunity

AUSTRAC, Australia's financial intelligence unit and anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regulator, is evolving to strengthen its fight against money laundering and terrorism financing. As we expand our regulatory reach, and leverage international partnerships, we work to protect Australia from serious and organised crime to help build a more resilient global financial system. To help achieve these goals, we are seeking individuals who are open and curious about new perspectives, new thinking and new ways of working.

APS5 Senior Officer, Finance

The Senior Officer, Finance is a key member of the Financial Operations and External Reporting Team within the Finance, Property and Procurement Branch. You'll play an important role in supporting AUSTRAC's financial operations. You'll utilise your skills by entering and reconciling revenue and expenditure transaction through the Financial Management Information System (FMIS), Technology 1. This includes vendor records, journal entries, bank reconciliations, month end processing and credit cards. If you're ready to take the next step in your finance career and contribute to AUSTRAC, we encourage you to apply now

The key duties of the position include:

• Assist with goods receipting of contractor invoices
• Reconciliation of monthly travel expenditure allocation
• Assist with vendor record maintenance in the Financial Management Information System (FMIS), Technology 1
• Coordinate the credit cards of the agency, including monthly statement acquittal
• Contributing to agency-wide compliance with accounting and financial management policy, consistent with relevant legislation
• Communicate with internal stakeholders to provide relevant process and policy advice
• Prepare various internal and external reports
• Assist the Finance team in the completion of ad hoc tasks

For more information about the capabilities we're looking for, please refer to the Candidate Pack in the AUSTRAC Careers Page.

To be eligible for this role you:

• Must be an Australian citizen at the time you apply.
• Will need to undertake AUSTRAC's pre-engagement checks.
• Will need to obtain and maintain an ongoing Baseline security clearance.

Affirmative Measures

This vacancy is being advertised concurrently under a general round, an affirmative measures disability round and an affirmative measures indigenous round. Evidence of eligibility will be requested if your application progresses under an affirmative measures process.

We offer competitive remuneration and great conditions, including:

• Annual leave of 4 weeks (20 days) per year + additional paid Christmas close down.

• Cultural, Ceremonial and NAIDOC leave.

• 18 days of paid personal leave per year.

• 15.4% superannuation, which continues through paid maternity leave.

• 18 weeks of paid maternity leave.

• Competitive APS salaries with access to annual salary progression.

• Study assistance - up to $6,000 per annum and up to 120 hours of study leave.

View the AUSTRAC Enterprise Agreement for more information about current salaries and other conditions of employment.

About Us

AUSTRAC, Australia's financial intelligence agency and anti-money laundering and terrorism financing regulator, is undergoing a significant transformation to enhance its role in combating money laundering and terrorism financing. This includes proposed expansion of its regulatory regime and a broader digital transformation to support our growing agency. As we embrace these changes and grow, our focus is on fostering innovation, collaboration, and effective problem-solving within an inclusive and supportive work environment. At AUSTRAC, you'll be part of a team dedicated to maintaining the integrity of Australia's financial system and making a real impact in preventing financial crime.

Closing Date and further details

Applications close at 11:30 pm on 16 November 2025.

For enquiries, please contact: Steven Chen on

Please note, we can only accept applications via the AUSTRAC Careers Page.