About the opportunity As Australia's Anti Money Laundering (AML)/Counter Terrorism Financing (CTF) regulator and financial intelligence unit, AUSTRAC is responsible for detecting, deterring and disrupting criminal exploitation of the Australian financial system, to protect the Australian community from serious and organised crime. AUSTRAC's unique value is our dual, interconnected regulation and intelligence functions, and our collaboration with industry and government partners in working towards the vision of a financial system free from criminal abuse. AUSTRAC's regulation hardens the financial sector against criminal exploitation, while our intelligence provides crucial information to national security and law enforcement partners. AUSTRAC's Enforcement Team investigates serious non-compliance with the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 and takes enforcement action to restrict criminal abuse of Australia's financial system. The Enforcement Team's role can include commencing civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court, issuing infringement notices and undertaking other administrative actions to support AUSTRAC's regulatory priorities. AUSTRAC's Enforcement team is looking for a Director with demonstrated knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas: • Regulatory Compliance • Investigations • Enforcement and civil litigation What are we looking for While we are looking for these capabilities, we consider transferrable skills and encourage applicants who embody AUSTRAC's culture and values to apply. Tertiary Qualifications - Tertiary qualifications in law, finance, justice or similar fields, as well as familiarity with government investigations are highly desirable but not essential. Investigate and Gather Evidence - Leads the collection and analysis of information relevant to investigations into potential non-compliance and implementation of risk-based solutions. Apply Legislation and Exercise Statutory Powers - Understands and applies the correct legislation relevant to the situation under consideration to solve complex statutory interpretation issues. The key duties of the position include The Director, Enforcement under broad direction of the General Counsel/National Manager Legal and Enforcement is responsible for: Leading the development and implementation of key strategies, policies and procedures, and providing advice to senior management, to enable the effective regulation and enforcement of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006. Providing high level leadership, the Enforcement teams to deliver agreed outcomes through building and maintaining a high performing team with the appropriate capabilities and skill sets. Lead internal and external experts outside of your team in complex investigations and litigation. Exercising complex professional judgement in Enforcement matters. Contributing to the achievement of AUSTRAC's strategic goals. Representing AUSTRAC in external forums and liaising with external and internal stakeholders in building/maintaining networks. Exercising approved delegations in accordance with legal and other requirements. Modelling the professional work standards and behaviours detailed in the APS Values, Employment Principles and Code of Conduct.
