Compliance Officer

Promote good compliance & encourage early intervention against non-compliance

Your new company 

This Federal Department is responsible for implementing policy which will support a better life for thousands of Australians with a significant and permanent disability, and their families and carers. 

Your new role 

You will play an integral part of the Compliance Program Branch for an initial period of 12 months. This branch aim is to promote good compliance practice, and early intervention where non-compliance is identified, with the overall goal to reduce potential fraud to the Department. This role will require you to make independent decisions relating to an assigned area of responsibility.

Your duties will include: 

• Undertaking compliance activities in accordance with the relevant legislation, Departmental guidelines and documented process. 
• Ensuring escalations and critical incidents are managed in accordance with the framework. 
• Maintaining accurate records of decisions using Excel and CRM based system products. 
• Analysing participant and provider data to assess payments made against participant plans. 
• Completing highly complex assessments to ensure payments are accurately delivered to customers. 

What you'll need to succeed 

To be considered for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen and will have:

• Previous experience within a compliance based role, with demonstrated examples of undertaking compliance tasks relevant to the position
• An understanding of legislation, procedures and the way in which guidelines are interpreted and applied

Sound compliance, analytical and research skills, including ability to rapidly acquire working knowledge of relevant legislative and policy framework.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

What you'll get in return 

• Meaningful Work: The chance to make a real impact on the lives of people with disabilities.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and skill enhancement.
• Competitive Remuneration: A competitive hourly rate commensurate with the APS5 level will be offered for an initial 12 month assignment length
• Supportive Environment: A supportive and inclusive workplace that values diversity and promotes work-life balance.
• Recruitment Agency Support: You will have the guidance of a dedicated Recruitment Consultant throughout your assignment.

What you need to do now 

Jasmin Jensen is recruiting this exciting vacancy so if this sounds like the role you have been looking for and hold all the above requirements, apply via the link. 

At Hays, we value diversity and are passionate about placing people in a role where they can flourish and succeed. We actively encourage people from a diverse background to apply.