Compliance and Administrative Officer, Australian Law Reform Commission

• Ongoing/Non-Ongoing
• Salary: $98 381 to $ plus 15.4% superannuation
• Melbourne, VIC

Our Opportunity

The Compliance and Administrative Officer ('the Officer') will report to the Director of Operations and Finance and assist the ALRC Executive in the administrative and operational functions of the agency, with a focus on governance, financial, and audit and risk reporting obligations. The Officer will also oversee a range of administrative tasks, including some human resource management, IT and building management.

Who are we looking for?

Specific requirements of the role

We seek a candidate passionate about working in a hands-on, varied, and proactive role, operating in a fast-paced and agile environment. The Compliance and Administrative Officer will work across a broad range of tasks for the ALRC, including:

Governance and Parliamentary

• Secretariat support for ALRC Audit & Risk Committee (3+ meetings annually), Consultative and Health & Safety Committee (quarterly), and Commissioners meetings (biennially).
• Assist the Director of Operations and Finance to review internal controls, corporate policies, risk and control registers, Fraud and Corruption Control Plan, Business Continuity Plan, and other internal registers.
• Coordinate and respond to Parliamentary Senate Estimates and Questions on Notice.
• Prepare reports for the Attorney-General's Department, other agencies, and external organisations.
• Support corporate reporting, including Annual Audit, Annual Report, Corporate Plan, and registers (e.g., Gifts & Benefits, WHS, Conflicts of Interest, FOI, Public Interest Disclosure).
• Maintain staff training and compliance records.

Financial and Procurement

• Process accounts and invoices, obtaining approvals.
• Assist the Director of Operations and Finance with budgetary and financial reporting to the Attorney-General's Department and other agencies.
• Apply Commonwealth procurement rules and report contracts via AusTender.
• Manage new and existing service contracts.

Administrative

• Monitor and respond to queries in external-facing mailboxes.
• Maintain the records management system (e.g., SharePoint, Microsoft Lists, spreadsheets).
• Provide operational support across the ALRC to achieve business objectives.

Selection Criteria:

• Experience at an APS 6 level as an Executive Officer/Executive Assistant or Business Manager, preferably within an Australian Government agency.
• Awareness of Australian Government legislative and financial frameworks, particularly governance, performance and accountability legislation, and procurement policy.
• Strong organisational skills and able to manage and complete a high volume of work within timeframes.
• Ability to problem-solve, use good judgement and attention to detail to deliver on tasks
• Ability to capably use IT systems, including MS Office to proactively facilitate work throughput in a timely, effective, and professional manner.
• Ability to work independently but also collaboratively, particularly with the Senior Executive of the ALRC and other staff.

The range and nature of work within the ALRC requires a workforce that reflects our diverse society, and the department provides a number of support mechanisms for employees.

As an ALRC employee, you will:

• be part of an inclusive and diverse work environment;
• receive a generous starting salary and work conditions;
• benefit from supportive learning and development; and
• benefit from supportive learning and development.

How to Apply

Applications are to be emailed to

Application close at 11:30pm AEDT on Sunday 9 November 2025

As part of your application, you will need to provide:

• your current résumé (no more than three pages)
• your university transcript
• a statement of claims (max. 750 words) explaining why you are suited to the role and the ALRC with reference to the Selection Criteria as outlined above
• the names and contact details of two referees, one of whom should be a current supervisor.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process or require any reasonable adjustments, please email

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