Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) Chief Executive Officer
Job Description
The Australian Government is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the full-time statutory position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC).
AUSTRAC is Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regulator and specialist financial intelligence unit (FIU), and plays a key role in the detection and prevention of serious crime and terrorism both in Australia and overseas. Further information about AUSTRAC is available at www.austrac.gov.au
The AUSTRAC CEO is responsible for managing a complex regulatory regime and overseeing the analysis and dissemination of collected information and financial intelligence to other agencies and overseas counterparts. The CEO must maintain a strong relationship with industry and international partners, provide high-level advice to government, and ensure Australia is represented in international AML/CTF and FIU forums.
On 20 April 2023, the Attorney-General announced the commencement of formal consultation on proposed reforms to Australia’s AML/CTF regime. Those reforms, if implemented, would see AUSTRAC’s reporting entity population increase in size and diversity. The successful candidate will join AUSTRAC during a period of likely significant change and will lead AUSTRAC’s implementation of these proposed reforms, including expansion of its functions, agency growth and necessary changes to its operating model.
Information for applicants
The appointment will be for a term of up to five years and will be based in Canberra, Sydney or Melbourne.
Information about the position, including remuneration, eligibility and selection criteria, and details on how to apply, is available on the Attorney-General’s Department website Careers page:
https://www.ag.gov.au/about-us/careers/statutory-appointments
Expressions of interest close at 5.00pm AEST on 28 July 2023.
Enquiries can be directed to [email protected].
