Working with us means you’ll help detect, deter and disrupt financial crime. You’ll also work in a supportive environment with rewarding benefits.

Our benefits

Pay and benefits:

  • competitive APS salaries with access to enterprise agreement pay increases
  • 15.4% superannuation for PSSap or choice superannuation schemes, including during paid parental leave
  • flexible work options may include hybrid work, part time work arrangements, condensed hours and access to flextime for APS level employees.

Leave and wellbeing:

  • generous leave provisions, including cultural, ceremonial and NAIDOC leave
  • up to 18 weeks of paid parental and secondary carers leave, in addition to government schemes
  • paid and unpaid leave for volunteering and blood donation
  • access to discounts on private health insurance and novated car leasing
  • free flu vaccinations, health checks, online health programs and other wellbeing initiatives
  • confidential coaching, counselling and support for employees and their immediate family
  • access to discounted access to gyms and pools using Fitness Passport
  • workplace adjustments to support employees with illness or injury
  • First Nations employees can also access the First Nations Liaison Officer.

Career development:

  • opportunities for mobility internally and externally, including temporary higher duties
  • study support of up to $6,000 a year and up to 120 hours of study leave
  • opportunities to work on special projects and overseas deployments.

Recognition:

  • reward and recognition programs, including formal and informal acknowledgement initiatives.

Learn more about pay and conditions in our Enterprise Agreement [PDF 801 KB].

Our core values

Our people are our strength. Our core values define how we work and help us achieve our mission of fighting financial crime together.

We are trusted

We act with reliability, integrity and transparency. We trust each other and support people to do their best.

We are inclusive

We respect and value different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We create a safe and welcoming workplace and support each other's wellbeing. We get better results when everyone feels included.

We are collaborative

We work together across teams and with partners to achieve shared goals. We solve problems together and encourage new ideas. We succeed as one AUSTRAC.

We are impactful

We work to protect the financial system from criminal abuse. We are professional, adaptable and focused on results. We take action and aim to make a positive difference for the community we serve.

Ready to work with us 

Ready to make an impact? Explore our current vacancies and learn how to apply for jobs with us. 

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Last updated: 25 Jun 2026

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