Business Support Officer

At ASIC, you can be the change that ensures a fair, strong and efficient financial system for the benefit of all Australians.

This is a great opportunity to support the strategic and operational needs of the Legal Services Group (LSG) by ensuring effective delivery of budgeting, resourcing, reporting and compliance. As a Business Support Officer, you will partner with other ASIC teams to provide seamless, integrated and timely operational support to Legal Services.

• Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin or Hobart
• $ 94,198- $112,011 (depending on experience), plus 15.4% superannuation
• Permanent role
• Applications close at 11:59 pm AEST, Sunday, 31 August 2025

The team

The Legal Operations Team is responsible for directing and supporting business management and support services for LSG. This team works closely with Legal Services Senior Executives and Senior Managers to deliver integrated and timely central management services and to ensure these services are delivered in line with ASIC wide priorities.

The role

Step into a pivotal role where you can make a significant impact by supporting the strategic and operational needs of the LSG through effective delivery of budgeting, resourcing, reporting and compliance, and business process improvement. As a Business Support Officer, you will support the Business Management Advisor and Legal Operations Manager to provide integrated and timely operational support to Legal Services.

In this role, you will be accountable for effectively assisting in the:

• management of the legal budget, variance analysis and forecasting
• coordinate LSG contributions to strategic and business planning processes, including performance reporting across ASIC
• assist with risk management by developing and maintaining a risk register and, coordinating monthly risk meetings,
• compliance activities, such as monitoring and updating processes and procedures, will also be part of your responsibilities
• Improving business processes

About you

We are seeking a talented and experienced individual with a background in Law, Commerce, Business Management, Finance or a related discipline. The ideal candidate will have experience in any of the following legal operations budgeting, financial reporting, resource planning, business planning, risk or compliance. Strong analytical skills are essential, with the ability to organize, analyse and disseminate financial information accurately. Experience in implementing projects or business improvement initiatives involving multiple stakeholders is also required.

The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective networks and relationships. Strong organisational and time management skills are crucial, as is the ability to meet deadlines while managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Power BI, and Visio, is desirable, and knowledge of SharePoint is an advantage.

View the position description for more information or click 'apply' to start your application.

Applications close on Sunday, 31 August 2025

About ASIC

ASIC's remit is one of the broadest of regulators across the world. ASIC regulates corporations, markets, financial services and consumer credit and monitors and promotes market integrity and consumer protection in the Australian financial system. Through our enforcement work, we hold to account those who contravene the law, working to achieve strong outcomes that address the greatest consumer and investor harms.

ASIC is committed to a providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where the very best talent in Australia chooses to work. Indigenous Australians are encouraged to apply as well as applicants from all backgrounds and with different abilities.

We offer a range of employee benefits including:

• Attractive superannuation
• Additional leave entitlements
• 50/50 hybrid work-from home model
• Flexible work arrangements
• Assistance for study and professional development

Click here to view ASIC's salary and benefits guide.

To read more about ASIC, you can visit our website or review our Corporate Plan.

To work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen and be prepared to complete an ASIC Suitability and Baseline Assessment.