Victorian Labor is seeking a qualified, experienced and motivated Compliance Officer to join our Finance Team. You will have a lead role in ensuring we meet our regulatory and organisational obligations under the Victorian Electoral Act 2002, including monitoring and maintaining our reporting requirements.

You will be responsible for the collection, collation and analysis of all Branch, local branch and State Election Campaign Committee transactions, events and fundraising data. The role will also be responsible for donation reporting and declarations to the Victorian Electoral Commission within prescribed legislative guidelines.

You will report to the Director of Finance and Compliance.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain a thorough understanding of the relevant legislation and system functionality.

• Ensure all donations are disclosed within the legislated timeframe as per Part 12 of the Electoral Act 2002 (Vic).

• Keep accurate and complete records of work activities in accordance with legislative requirements and branch processes and policies.

• Manage compliance obligations for state fundraisers in accordance with legislative requirements and party policies and procedures.

• Assist with the training of stakeholders to ensure compliance with reporting obligations and donation caps under the Electoral Act 2002 (Vic).

About you

As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

• A relevant tertiary qualification (or 5 years plus experience in directly related finance/ compliance work).

• Experience as a Compliance Officer and demonstrated ability to establish and maintain internal controls which meet legislative requirements.

• An understanding of the legislative requirements of political parties, including reporting to the Victorian Electoral Commission and the Australian Electoral Commission.

• The ability to lead, educate, coach and develop others on best practice in compliance matters.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and manage relationships effectively to achieve compliance objectives.

• Exceptional attention to detail, excellent organisational skills and an ability to work within strict time limits.

• A sound level of political awareness and judgement along with the ability to read situations and act to support and enhance the reputation and effectiveness of Victorian Labor.

If you are excited about this role but your resume does not align perfectly with our job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

About Victorian Labor

The Victorian Branch of the Australian Labor Party, or Victorian Labor, is one of the oldest political parties in Australia. As the organisational wing of the party, our core business is running campaigns to elect progressive Labor governments federally and here in Victoria. All while supporting the growth, activation and retention of our membership base.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to work in an organisation that supports its parliamentary leadership and membership to be part of delivering historic social justice reforms.

How to apply

To be considered for this role, please submit your current resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (listed above) before midnight on Sunday 15 June 2025.

For further information about the role, please review the attached position description and if you have any questions, please email Lisa Gottani on [email protected]

Other relevant information

It is a requirement that staff attend for office-based days at their primary work location. In line with this requirement, interstate applications will only be considered only where the candidate is able and willing to relocate to Victoria.