Compliance Officers - APS 6
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is an independent Commonwealth statutory authority responsible for the regulation of broadcasting, radiocommunications, telecommunications and some online content.
This work underpins our vision for a connected, informed and entertained Australia.
About the role
As Compliance Officers, you will undertake investigations, compliance and enforcement activities of a complex nature, and work under limited direction. The APS6 Compliance Officers will also exercise judgment in the interpretation of legislation and in the application of regulatory practices and operating procedures. Some successful applicants will be tasked with implementation of the new legislation once passed.
In this role you will:
- assess complaints and conduct investigations into potential breaches of gambling legislation and rules
- undertake proactive monitoring and reviewing compliance with gambling legislation and regulations
- apply knowledge of and compliance with legislative and administrative frameworks, government decision-making processes and agency guidelines and regulations
- develop administrative arrangements to administer new gambling regulatory powers, including standard operating procedures and compliance strategies
- make decisions using good judgement, with direction from more senior staff, on tasks with considerable complexity and sensitivity
- implement and monitor enforcement actions, including remedial directions and enforceable undertakings
- produce accurate and timely briefings for a range of internal and external audiences, including the ACMA Authority
- develop relationships and work in collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders, including in other government/regulatory agencies.
Our ideal candidate
We are seeking highly motivated and experienced Compliance Officers who have:
- an understanding of, or the ability to quickly develop an understanding of the impacts of gambling harm
- experience in compliance and investigations, including the ability to interpret and apply legislation
- the ability to take initiative in performing the role, while working under broad direction
- excellent oral and written communications skills, including in writing well-reasoned reports and timely briefings
- the ability to collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders, including in other government agencies
- demonstrated capability against the Australian Public Service Commission Integrated Leadership System (ILS) APS 6 profile.
To be eligible for employment with ACMA, applicants must be an Australian citizen.
Technical assistance: For questions relating to the online lodgement of your application, please email [email protected] before the closing date.
