Disclosure Officer, Disclosure and Compliance

Agency PurposeThe Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is an independent statutory authority established by the Australian Government to maintain an impartial and independent electoral system for eligible voters through active electoral roll management, efficient delivery of polling services, and targeted education and public awareness programs.The AEC’s values and commitmentsThe AEC values and commitments are an essential component of our operating environment and frame how AEC staff work. The AEC's focus is on electoral integrity through the values of quality, agility and professionalism.The TeamThe Disclosure and Compliance section sits within the Enabling and Regulation Division and supports the AEC through planned coordination of compliance reviews and investigations related to financial disclosures, ensuring high quality outputs that withstand external scrutiny.The broader team is responsible for the management of financial returns of political parties, political actors, others with disclosure obligations, and all work associated with achieving accurate and timely lodgement including liaising with stakeholders, following up on non-lodgement and managing requests for amendments to disclosure returns.The Disclosure and Compliance team administers Part XX of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 (the Electoral Act). Their primary responsibilities include providing education and advice to those with disclosure obligations to facilitate compliance, collecting and publishing disclosure returns submitted by political parties, associated entities, significant third parties, third parties, political donors, candidates, and Senate groups under Part XX of the Act. Additionally, the team conducts investigations where contraventions of the Electoral Act are suspected and takes appropriate enforcement action as required. Following an election, they provide public funding to candidates, Senate groups, and political parties who meet the eligibility requirements.The APS5 Disclosure Officer supports the Senior Disclosure Officer in the day-to-day management of matters relating to disclosure functions within the Disclosure and Compliance section of the Disclosure, Party Registration and Redistributions Branch.The OpportunityThe AEC is seeking a collaborative, self-motivated and results driven Disclosure Officer to join the Disclosure and Compliance Team. This is an exciting opportunity to explore your potential or gain further skills in disclosure matters.You will join a high performing team with an objective to ensure transparency of the financial dealings of registered political parties, candidates and others involved in the electoral process, playing an integral role in the democratic process.Under general supervision and as part of a team, you will assist with the management of the financial disclosure process to ensure the AEC fulfils its obligations under Part XX of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918. You will provide support to stakeholders with regards to disclosure obligations and when an election event occurs, you will provide support to agents, candidates and Senate groups with regards to disclosure obligations.To excel you’ll have:

• Excellent organisational skills and a demonstrated ability to undertake tasks methodically and accurately.
• Experience in analysing moderately complex information as well as providing timely and accurate advice and support.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively within a team, with other business areas and external stakeholders at all levels of seniority.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with high attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• A strong commitment to working harmoniously within a team to achieve positive results and support the AEC’s strategic direction.
• Knowledge of, or ability to quickly gain knowledge of, Australian electoral law and practice.

• AEC employees must be Australian citizens.
• Any person who is, and seen to be active in political affairs, and intends to publicly carry on this activity, may compromise the strict neutrality of the AEC and cannot be considered.
• Applicants are required to consent to, undergo, obtain and maintain a character clearance.
• Applicants are required to consent to, undergo, obtain and maintain the security clearance required for this role.