About the opportunity

The Director, Industry Engagement leads the Industry Engagement team within the Education & Industry Engagement branch (EIE) of AUSTRAC. This role provides across all key functions of the team, with a primary focus on supporting and leading, under general direction, the delivery of AUSTRAC’s industry engagement initiatives.

The Industry Engagement team was created to coordinate and drive effective and impactful engagement with stakeholders to support the implementation of the recently amended Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (AML/CTF Act) which simplifies and modernises Australia’s AML/CTF regime and expands it to a range of new sectors.

EIE brings together the Industry Education and Outreach, Contact Centre, External Communications and Industry Engagement teams, and seeks to empower reporting entities to understand and comply with their AML/CTF obligations through impactful education, engagement and communication.

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.

Professional Experience - Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing change initiatives and stakeholder relationship management.

Qualifications - Relevant qualifications in compliance, audit, legal, communications or related disciplines, and/or demonstrated equivalent experience, are desirable.

Communicates Effectively - Communicates complex information clearly and persuasively and presents information with a high level of proficiency and for maximum effect.

Relate and Network - Seeks opportunities to develop and maintain relationships within AUSTRAC and Home Affairs, across the APS, with Government, and with stakeholders and business partners in pursuit of strategic outcomes.

Key Duties

The Director, Industry Engagement, under broad direction from the National Manager, is responsible for the following:

Developing and delivering a range of engagement mechanisms including industry working groups, forums, roundtables and town hall meetings to enable the sharing of information on a variety of topics

Proactively monitoring industry issues and trends to understand where guidance and support is required

Developing staff and leading a team in a way that maintains AUSTRAC’s supportive and safe working environment

Developing clear written communications that are able to be understood by a broad range of businesses that have obligations under the AML/CTF Act

Developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships that contribute to AUSTRAC’s collaborative regulatory approach to encourage compliance with the AML/CTF Act

Leading and coordinating engagement with relevant industry associations to ensure that the AML/CTF reforms are developed and implemented using a co-design model

Ensuring AUSTRAC delivers a whole of agency strategic approach to industry engagement

Co-ordinating external speaking engagements and presentations

Leading budget and resource management and planning for Industry Engagement.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this role you:

Must be an Australian citizen at the time you apply.

Will need to undertake AUSTRAC’s pre-engagement checks.

Will need to obtain and maintain an ongoing Negative Vetting 1 Clearance

Why AUSTRAC?

Flexible, hybrid work environment: We are committed to providing flexibility in working arrangements to recognise the importance of balancing work commitments with family, caring and other personal commitments of employees outside of work. AUSTRAC currently operates under a hybrid work arrangement.

Diversity and Inclusion: Our core values of diversity, inclusion, and integrity drive everything we do. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, and those of mature age. We recognise that united behaviours and mindsets will support our agency today and guide us into the future.

Employer of Choice: We have a strong reputation as an Employer of Choice, renowned for our exceptional work culture and outstanding employee census results which highlight our dedication to creating a positive and engaging environment.

Closing Date
Applications close at 11:30 pm on 12 October 2025
For enquiries, please contact: [email protected]