About the Opportunity

AUSTRAC, Australia’s financial intelligence agency, is evolving to strengthen its fight against money laundering and terrorism financing. As we expand our regulatory reach and broaden our digital transformation, we're searching for visionary Directors to be part of our transformation journey and help shape the way we deliver services, manage change and respond to an evolving financial crime landscape. We’re looking for experienced, strategic and people-focussed leaders who can deliver enterprise-level transformation.

As Director you’ll lead digital innovation, and uplift organisational capability, aligned to AUSTRAC’s strategic priorities. You’ll help shape AUSTRAC's long term vision through the delivery, enhancement, and support of critical business applications.

You’ll build strong relationships, influence outcomes, and foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement and optimisation. If you embrace challenges diligently, passionate about leading teams in a collaborative environment, and eager to make a meaningful impact we encourage you to apply!

Who are we looking for

We are seeking individuals with a strong history and extensive experience in leading and supporting teams responsible for, enterprise service design, driving business transformation, providing data driven business analysis and insights in support of transformation and change and designing and delivering effective and innovative solutions and continuous improvement and optimisation that aligns to strategic business outcomes and supports organisational uplift.

For more information about the role and the capabilities where looking for, please refer to the Candidate Pack on the AUSTRAC Careers Page.

Affirmative Measures

This vacancy is being advertised concurrently under both general and affirmative measures recruitment rounds.

Applications under affirmative measures are only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait people, and/or applicants with Disability. Evidence will be requested if your application progresses under an affirmative measures process.

Notes

This recruitment process will initially be used to fill a current vacancy and in future, may be used to fill similar positions in the event positions become vacant. The merit pools established from this recruitment process will be valid for 18 months from the date of advertising.

We offer competitive remuneration and great conditions, including:

Annual leave of 4 weeks (20 days) per year + additional paid Christmas close down.

• Cultural, Ceremonial and NAIDOC leave.
• 18 days of paid personal leave per year.
• 15.4% superannuation, which continues through paid maternity leave.
• 18 weeks of paid maternity leave.
• Competitive APS salaries with access to annual salary progression.
• Study assistance - up to $6,000 per annum and up to 120 hours of study leave.

View the AUSTRAC Enterprise Agreement for more information about current salaries and other conditions of employment.

About Us

AUSTRAC, Australia’s financial intelligence agency and anti-money laundering and terrorism financing regulator, is undergoing a significant transformation to enhance its role in combating money laundering and terrorism financing. This includes proposed expansion of its regulatory regime and a broader digital transformation to support our growing agency. As we embrace these changes and grow, our focus is on fostering innovation, collaboration, and effective problem-solving within an inclusive and supportive work environment. At AUSTRAC, you’ll be part of a team dedicated to maintaining the integrity of Australia’s financial system and making a real impact in preventing financial crime.

Closing Date and further details

Applications close at 11:30 pm on Sunday 17 August 2025.

For enquiries, please contact: [email protected]

Please note, we can only accept applications via the AUSTRAC Careers Portal.