QBCC is seeking a skilled compliance professional to support the integrity of trust account requirements across Queensland’s building and construction industry. In this role, you will examine financial information, respond to potential breaches of legislation, and contribute to fair and transparent regulatory outcomes. Your work will help ensure industry participants meet their obligations and strengthen security of payment for contractors and subcontractors.

Job details

This temporary full-time opportunity until 26 March 2027 offers flexible work options, including the ability to work from regional offices and access flexible work arrangement, supporting a balanced and adaptable working environment.

About the role

As the Senior Trust Compliance Officer, you will contribute to the effective regulation of trust accounts by assessing compliance, reviewing financial material and supporting regulatory decision-making. You will apply sound investigative judgement to identify issues, manage evidence appropriately and prepare documentation that informs enforcement actions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Auditing trust accounts to confirm adherence to legislative requirements.
• Analysing financial data to detect irregularities or emerging concerns.
• Investigating suspected non-compliance using structured investigative approaches.
• Managing evidence in accordance with chain‑of‑custody and information security standards.
• Conducting formal interviews to obtain accurate and reliable information.
• Preparing case documentation including reports, notices and records that support regulatory outcomes.
• Identifying compliance risks and recommending appropriate responses.
• Supporting process improvement within the compliance and enforcement team.

Please refer to the Position Description for a full list of key role responsibilities and suitability requirements.  

About you

You are a detail-oriented professional with strong judgement and the ability to interpret financial information confidently. You bring regulatory compliance capability developed through applying legislation and assessing complex matters. Your investigative mindset enables you to recognise patterns, identify concerns and form evidence‑based conclusions. You are adept at documenting findings in a clear and defensible manner, and you maintain high standards of integrity when handling sensitive information. You also demonstrate confidence in engaging with stakeholders, conducting interviews and contributing to a constructive compliance culture.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of bookkeeping or accounting
• Experience in financial compliance, enforcement or investigative roles

Mandatory:

• Certificate IV in Government Investigations or Equivalent qualification or Experience in compliance and investigations

How to Apply

Please submit your current resume and a cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining how your skills, knowledge and experience align with the requirements of this role and the Position Description.

Your cover letter must address the following three questions:

• Describe your experience in performing compliance audits or investigations?
• How you have used financial records to identify non-compliance or irregularities?
• How you assess non-compliance and determine an appropriate regulatory response?

This is your opportunity to demonstrate your suitability and provide clear examples of how your background aligns with the role's responsibilities and capability requirements.

Referee checks - It is recommended you seek approval when nominating a person as a referee. Referees should have a thorough knowledge of your work performance and conduct, and it is preferable to include your current/ immediate past supervisor.  

By providing the names and contact details of your referee/s you consent for these people to be contacted by the selection panel. If you do not wish the panel to contact your referees without your permission, please make this clear on your resume. 

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date of this vacancy and may be considered for appointment to identical vacancies within the QBCC. Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Position Description - AO5 Senior Trust Compliance Officer (PDF, 164KB)
  Role Description
  
  QBCC Information for Applicants - June 2026 (PDF, 1.25MB)
  Information Package for Applicants