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Senior Compliance Officer

A Senior Compliance Officer leads investigations, issues notices, prepares for court, and may manage a team, requiring leadership, accuracy, and teamwork.

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In Australia, a full time Senior Compliance Officer generally earns $2,080 per week ($108,160 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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This industry has seen an increase in employment numbers over the last five years. There are currently 7,200 people working in this area in Australia and many of them specialise as a Senior Compliance Officer. Senior Compliance Officers may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If a career as a Senior Compliance Officer interests you, consider enrolling in a Diploma of Local Government (Regulatory Services). This course covers a range of topics including coordinating investigation processes, leading investigation teams, reviewing and evaluating investigation outcomes and presenting evidence in court.

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Senior Compliance Officer careers

A Senior Compliance Officer leads investigations into public infringements on behalf of a local government authority. You might issue infringement notices for issues such as noise, parking or keeping pets. Senior Compliance Officers may prepare information for court hearings and attend court to represent a council area. You may lead a team of compliance officers or specialise in a particular type of compliance activity.

Senior Compliance Officers should have strong leadership skills and be able to follow correct procedures during their work. Attention to detail is crucial and you’ll need to be able to keep accurate records. Senior Compliance Officers must be able to work as part of a team and communicate clearly with people from a range of backgrounds.