EMPLOYMENT

To obtain a copy of the Vacancy Information Kits for this vacancy, please click on the 'Apply Now' button to the left of this advertisement. The key duties of the position include Our Opportunity The Compliance and Administrative Officer ('the Officer') will report to the Director of Operations and Finance and assist the ALRC Executive in the administrative and operational functions of the agency, with a focus on governance, financial, and audit and risk reporting obligations. The Officer will also oversee a range of administrative tasks, including some human resource management, IT and building management. Who are we looking for? Specific requirements of the role We seek a candidate passionate about working in a hands-on, varied, and proactive role, operating in a fast-paced and agile environment. The Compliance and Administrative Officer will work across a broad range of tasks for the ALRC, including: Governance and Parliamentary Secretariat support for ALRC Audit & Risk Committee (3 meetings annually), Consultative and Health & Safety Committee (quarterly), and Commissioners meetings (biennially). Assist the Director of Operations and Finance to review internal controls, corporate policies, risk and control registers, Fraud and Corruption Control Plan, Business Continuity Plan, and other internal registers. Coordinate and respond to Parliamentary Senate Estimates and Questions on Notice. Prepare reports for the Attorney-General's Department, other agencies, and external organisations. Support corporate reporting, including Annual Audit, Annual Report, Corporate Plan, and registers (e.g., Gifts & Benefits, WHS, Conflicts of Interest, FOI, Public Interest Disclosure). Maintain staff training and compliance records. Financial and Procurement Process accounts and invoices, obtaining approvals. Assist the Director of Operations and Finance with budgetary and financial reporting to the Attorney-General's Department and other agencies. Apply Commonwealth procurement rules and report contracts via AusTender. Manage new and existing service contracts. Administrative Monitor and respond to queries in external-facing mailboxes. Maintain the records management system (e.g., SharePoint, Microsoft Lists, spreadsheets). Provide operational support across the ALRC to achieve business objectives.