The key duties of the position include The Role Within the Regulatory Compliance Directorate, multiple roles exist as an APS 5 Auditor or APS 5 Compliance Assessment Officer. The work of the Compliance and Regulation function in Defence is to examine, assess, inspect, monitor and investigate compliance within applicable legislative, regulatory and policy frameworks that relates to Australia's export controls regime. As an APS 5 Auditor you will work in the Regulatory Compliance Directorate within Defence Export Controls Branch (DEC). Your role: Contribute to the conduct of audits of programs, processes, systems and functions to identify risks facing Defence are appropriately addressed and managed. Assist in the research, planning and conduct of audits, preparation of papers and reports and discussion of findings with stakeholders. Apply auditing standards, policies, strategies and determine appropriate course of action for complex audit activities around export control activities. Develop papers and reports, contribute to continuous improvement and management of an audit assurance program for export controls. Engage professionally with stakeholders on audit issues in order to provide and obtain information. Analyse evidence and data to assist in the identification of audit findings and the development of recommendations which address the causes and consequences of identified issues and export-related risk. Ensure all audit evidence is appropriately collated, documented and stored. As an APS 5 Compliance Assessment Officer you will work in the Regulatory Compliance Directorate within Defence Export Controls Branch (DEC). Your role: Under broad direction, perform complex compliance investigative and assessment work, in accordance with applicable legislation, policies and procedures and work to agreed priorities and outcomes. Accountable to undertake compliance investigations, provide detailed compliance assessment reports outlining outcomes and developing appropriate compliance responses. Develop, implement and review compliance assessment and regulatory procedures, practices and frameworks. Contribute to the maintenance and review of compliance case management systems. Build and sustain effective relationships with team members, management and internal and external stakeholders. Research, interpret and provide advice on regulatory compliance investigations based on professional judgement, evaluating risks and in the context of a complex and changing environment. Interpret, analyse and evaluate information and data to conduct regulatory compliance and risk-informed simple to complex investigations pertaining to breaches of Australia's export control laws. About our Team Defence Export Controls Branch (DEC) is the Commonwealth regulator responsible for the movement of Defence-related goods, technology and services both within and outside Australia. DEC supports stakeholders from government, industry, higher education and research sectors, and private individuals to meet their obligations under Australia's export control laws. The Regulatory Compliance Directorate's purpose is to promote and measure industry and academia's compliance with Australia's export control laws, and assess, investigate and respond to non-compliance, as required. Our mission is to deliver a framework introducing an audit and assurance function that measures the rate of compliance, which may be used to identify non-compliance. This is executed through assessment and investigation of suspected non-compliance that have been reported through either voluntary disclosures or referral from other agencies. We engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, such as with the Australian Sanctions Office, Australian Border Force and the Australian Federal Police to monitor, disrupt and in some instance prosecute deliberate non-compliance. Our Ideal Candidate Our ideal candidate will preferably have experience in audit work, a can do attitude, and an overall commitment to providing high quality support to deliver best practice policy development. Traits of people that will thrive in the team include: Highly motivated. We want someone who is keen to kick goals and takes the initiative to achieve results. Excellent judgement and problem solving skills. You will need these when dealing with complex situations or stakeholders. Great at building relationships. There are many different people who have a stake in the outcomes we are trying to achieve,, and you will need to be able to make relationships with them work. Good communication skills. We want someone who can write short, sharp and to-the-point, and make sure what they produce makes sense to their target audience. Things will change, and we want someone who is able to shift their approach and be innovative as required. You will fit best if you are adaptable and resilient in your approach to kicking goals.