Ex-Police Compliance & Regulatory Jobs in Australia
Compliance, AML/CTF and regulatory roles. Working to AUSTRAC, ASIC and APRA obligations is a stronger regulatory grounding than most civilian applicants can offer — firms increasingly recognise this.
- live matched jobs
- 35
- advertised pay
- A$67,478 – A$167,151
- employers hiring
- 26
- newest role
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- Part-time
Compliance Officer – NDIS Disability Services
Ample Care Support Services · Melbourne
A$67,478 – A$121,513Estimated
Your experience managing documentation, conducting checks, and ensuring procedural compliance in policing translates directly to maintaining staff and participant files and monitoring mandatory training. Your attention to detail and ability to follow strict protocols will serve you well in preparing audit-ready documentation and supporting quality improvement.
Posted Today
- Temporary
Director - Compliance and Investigations | Full-time Temporary
ACT Government · Canberra
A$149,172 – A$167,151Estimated
Your investigative experience and familiarity with regulatory frameworks like PACE and CPIA directly prepare you for leading compliance and investigations in this regulatory setting. Managing complex caseloads, making enforcement decisions, and leading teams under pressure are core policing competencies that translate seamlessly into this director role. Your ability to operate within strict legislative boundaries and produce defensible outcomes is exactly what this position demands.
Posted Today
- Full-time
Senior Compliance Officer (Third Party Provider Licensing Services)
Department of Transport and Planning · Melbourne
A$116,413 – A$140,849Estimated
Your experience managing complex regulatory frameworks like PACE and CPIA directly prepares you for leading risk-based compliance programs and ensuring third-party providers meet licensing standards. The role's focus on team leadership, stakeholder relationships, and clear reporting mirrors the operational command and multi-agency coordination you handled daily in policing. Your ability to assess risk, enforce procedures, and adapt to changing requirements makes you a strong candidate for this compliance leadership position.
Posted Today
- Full-time
Risk & Regulatory Compliance Officer - TeamKids HQ
TeamKids · Melbourne
Your policing background gives you a strong grounding in regulatory compliance, evidence handling, and stakeholder management, which are directly relevant to this role's oversight of child safety standards and regulatory requirements. However, the role specifically requires deep knowledge of the National Quality Framework and early childhood education qualifications, which are not typically covered by a policing career. Your incident command and investigation experience would help, but the sector-specific expertise is a significant gap.
Posted Today
- Full-time
Senior Compliance Officer, Health Regulator
Department Of Health · Melbourne
A$116,413 – A$140,849Estimated
Your policing background gives you direct experience of working under strict legislation, gathering admissible evidence, and conducting field investigations—all core to this compliance role. You're used to preparing detailed reports, managing pressured situations, and adapting to changing priorities, which mirrors the regulatory environment here. Your familiarity with interviewing techniques and evidence handling means you can step into assessing health practitioners and taking regulatory action with minimal retraining.
Posted Yesterday
- Full-time
Senior Manager, Research Laboratory Compliance Specialist
CSL · Melbourne
Your experience managing regulatory frameworks like PACE and CPIA gives you a foundation in compliance and audit readiness, but this role requires deep knowledge of laboratory research regulations, biosafety, and vivarium operations that policing typically does not cover. The strategic governance and multi-stakeholder coordination aspects might draw on your incident command and leadership skills, but the technical gaps are significant.
Posted Yesterday
- Full-time
Food Compliance Officer
Costco Wholesale · Sydney
Your experience working within strict regulatory frameworks like PACE and CPIA demonstrates the compliance mindset this role demands. Liaising with multiple agencies and managing complex documentation in policing translates directly to coordinating with Customs, DAFF and other bodies on import requirements. However, the role requires a degree in food science and deep knowledge of food-specific regulations, which typically requires additional training beyond a policing background.
Posted Yesterday
- Full-time
Food Compliance Manager
Costco Wholesale · Sydney
Your experience working within strict regulatory frameworks like PACE and CPIA demonstrates the discipline and attention to detail needed to manage food compliance and labelling approvals. The investigative mindset you developed handling incidents and conducting audits translates to coordinating product recalls and vendor assurance programmes, though you would need to build specific knowledge of Australian and New Zealand food safety laws to be effective in this role.
Posted Yesterday
- Full-time
Independent Member (Chair) - Qld Fire Department Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee
Queensland Government · Brisbane
Your policing background gives you a strong grasp of risk, audit, and compliance frameworks, and you are used to operating under intense scrutiny and reporting to senior leaders. However, this role demands board-level financial expertise and a proven track record chairing high-level committees, which are not typical strengths of an ex-officer without significant civilian governance and finance experience. The transferable skills here are limited without that additional professional development.
Posted Yesterday
- Full-time
Senior Compliance Officer, Health Regulator
Victorian Government - Department of Health · Melbourne
Your policing background gives you direct experience in regulatory enforcement, evidence gathering, and conducting inspections under pressure—exactly what this role demands. You're used to working with legislation like PACE and handling controlled substances cases, so the transition to monitoring scheduled medicines and preparing admissible evidence is a natural step. Your ability to manage out-of-hours work, travel, and adapt to shifting priorities mirrors the operational flexibility you already bring from the job.
Posted Yesterday
- Full-time
Compliance Officer (Vehicle Standards)
Department of Transport and Planning · Melbourne
A$100,894 – A$114,476Estimated
Your experience enforcing regulations, conducting risk-based assessments and managing complex stakeholder relationships maps well onto the compliance and engagement aspects of this role. However, the mandatory vehicle engineering or automotive trade qualifications and Licensed Vehicle Tester accreditation are highly specialised technical requirements that a typical policing background does not meet, making this a poor fit without substantial retraining or prior automotive credentials.
Posted Yesterday
- Full-time
Compliance & Governance Analyst
· Sydney
This role draws directly on your experience of working within a strict regulatory framework — PACE, CPIA and the Police and Criminal Evidence Act are as demanding as any financial services regime. Your ability to investigate incidents, analyse root causes and prepare findings mirrors the breach-investigation and remediation work described here, and your discipline in maintaining records, evidence logs and disclosure schedules translates exactly to managing compliance registers and governance documentation. The advisory and training elements also match your experience of guiding colleagues thro
Posted Yesterday
- Full-time
Program Manager - Whistleblower Protection and Competition Compliance
Downer Group · Sydney
Your investigative experience and understanding of legal frameworks like PACE and CPIA give you a strong foundation for managing whistleblower disclosures and compliance investigations. The role demands high integrity, discretion, and the ability to interpret legislation and assess risk — all skills you've honed through handling sensitive cases and working within strict regulatory boundaries. While you may need to build specific knowledge of competition law, your ability to manage complex processes and engage with senior stakeholders makes this a credible transition into corporate compliance.
Posted 2 days ago
- Full-time
RTO Qualilty and Compliance Officer
Surf Life Saving Queensland · Brisbane
Your experience working to strict regulatory frameworks like PACE, RIPA and CPIA means you already understand the discipline of maintaining compliance, conducting audits and managing documentation under pressure. The role's focus on internal audits, risk management and quality assurance maps directly onto your ability to assess evidence, identify gaps and follow procedure meticulously. You also have the calm, methodical approach needed to juggle priorities and ensure accurate reporting, which is exactly what this VET compliance role demands.
Posted 2 days ago
- Full-time
Senior Risk & Compliance Analyst (Hybrid/Remote)
Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC) · Canberra
Your policing background gives you a strong grip on incident triage, root cause analysis and regulatory compliance, all of which are core to this role. You're used to managing and reporting on incidents, assessing risk, and working within strict legislative frameworks, which translates directly to embedding controls and monitoring compliance obligations. Your experience with evidence and structured investigations also aligns with the analytical and assurance work this position demands.
Posted 2 days ago
- Full-time
Director – Compliance and Investigations | Full-time Permanent
ACT Government · Canberra
A$149,172 – A$167,151Estimated
Your experience leading investigations, managing complex operational workloads, and making decisions under legislative frameworks maps directly onto this regulatory leadership role. The interviewing, evidence handling, and enforcement skills you developed in policing are exactly what this team needs to deliver high-quality outcomes in education and care regulation.
Posted 2 days ago
- Full-time
RTO Compliance Officer Parramatta
Legend Institute · Sydney
A$80,499 – A$90,723Estimated
Legend Institute Pty Ltd is currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented RTO Compliance Officer to join our growing team in Parramatta, NSW. About Us Legend Institute is a registered training organisation (RTO Code: 41426 | CRICOS Code: 04002K) delivering quality vocational education and…
Posted 4 days ago
- Full-time
Safety and Compliance Officer
Cobra Waste Solutions · Sydney
A$90,000 – A$105,000Estimated
Your policing background gives you a strong foundation in regulatory compliance, incident investigation, and risk assessment—all core to this role. You're used to conducting thorough audits, documenting evidence, and leading root-cause analysis after incidents, which maps directly to the safety investigations and corrective action plans here. Your experience coordinating emergency response and managing high-pressure situations means you can step in and build a proactive safety culture from day one.
Posted 4 days ago
- Full-time
Compliance Officer
ASSA ABLOY Group · Melbourne
Your experience managing evidence continuity and adhering to strict procedures under PACE gives you a strong foundation for maintaining compliance registers and tracking corrective actions. The organisational discipline required to manage case files and audit trails in policing translates directly into coordinating audits and site inspections. Your ability to build working relationships across different teams and deliver clear, practical briefings will help you support operational teams with customer compliance requirements.
Posted 5 days ago
- Full-time
Your investigative background is directly relevant here, as the role centres on leading investigations into compliance breaches and customer complaints, which mirrors the case-file and evidence-handling discipline you used in policing. Your experience conducting structured interviews and writing clear, evidence-based reports for senior stakeholders will serve you well in preparing assessments and recommendations. While the role requires financial services knowledge, your regulatory grounding from working under PACE and your ability to manage complex investigations give you a strong foundation
Posted 5 days ago
- Full-time
Compliance Support Officer
Department of Education · Melbourne
A$81,496 – A$98,955Estimated
Your policing career has given you a strong grounding in compliance processes, evidence handling and meticulous record-keeping that map directly onto the administrative and operational compliance activities this role requires. You are accustomed to responding to enquiries, maintaining accurate files, and working under regulatory frameworks like PACE, all of which are directly relevant to supporting school compliance with minimum standards and child safety requirements. Your ability to manage competing priorities and communicate clearly with a range of stakeholders will serve you well in coordi
Posted 5 days ago
- Full-time
Compliance Support Officer
Department of Education · Melbourne
Your experience managing evidence, maintaining accurate records under strict protocols, and handling confidential information in policing translates directly into the record-keeping, data integrity and compliance support this role demands. The ability to respond to enquiries with clarity, work independently on assessments, and coordinate processes under pressure mirrors the operational discipline you developed on shift. While this is a support rather than investigative role, your grounding in regulatory frameworks like child safety standards and your attention to detail make you a credible can
Posted 5 days ago
- Full-time
Senior Privacy and Legislative Compliance Officer
NSW Government · Sydney
A$133,348 – A$146,945Estimated
Your experience working within PACE, RIPA and CPIA frameworks gives you a direct regulatory grounding that maps onto privacy and data governance legislation. The role's focus on advising senior stakeholders, conducting audits and managing compliance risks mirrors the investigative and procedural discipline you developed handling evidence, disclosure and case files. Your ability to interpret complex statutes and maintain political neutrality under pressure is exactly what this electoral commission role demands.
Posted 5 days ago
- Part-time
Senior Investigator/Senior Compliance/Project Officer, APS6, Consumer Fair Trading
Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) · Adelaide
A$102,947 – A$115,384Estimated
Your investigative background is a direct match here. The role centres on investigating potential breaches of consumer law, which means your experience in evidence gathering, conducting interviews under PEACE, and building case files will be used daily. You'll also bring the analytical discipline and report-writing skills needed to support compliance and enforcement outcomes, making you a credible candidate from day one.
Posted 6 days ago
- Full-time
Privacy Compliance Manager
ING · Sydney
Your experience managing sensitive personal data under PACE and CPIA, conducting investigations with meticulous evidence handling, and navigating complex regulatory frameworks gives you a strong foundation for privacy compliance. Your ability to assess risk, manage data breaches, and advise on legal obligations translates directly to this role, though you would need to build specific knowledge of privacy laws like GDPR and the Australian Privacy Act.
Posted 6 days ago
- Full-time
Senior Manager, Risk and Compliance - Retirement
Aware Super · Sydney
Your experience managing incidents, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with strict regulatory frameworks like PACE and RIPA directly translates to this role. You're used to handling breaches, root cause analysis, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders under pressure, which is exactly what this position demands in a regulated financial environment. While you'd need to learn superannuation specifics, your disciplined approach to control design and regulatory engagement gives you a strong foundation to step into this senior compliance role.
Posted 6 days ago
- Full-time
Licensing Compliance and Enforcement Officer
Department of Justice and Community Safety · Melbourne
A$100,894 – A$114,476Estimated
You bring direct experience of exercising legislative powers, conducting searches, and preparing briefs of evidence — exactly what this role demands. Your ability to negotiate with reluctant individuals, apply discretion under pressure, and work safely in teams on the ground means you can step into these inspections and investigations from day one.
Posted 6 days ago
- Full-time
Head of Line 1 Risk & Compliance
Sportsbet · Melbourne
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Posted 6 days ago
- Full-time
Field Officer Heritage Compliance
Fortescue · Perth
Your experience in conducting investigations, gathering evidence, and preparing reports translates directly to heritage compliance inspections and audits. Your ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders and work in physically demanding, remote environments aligns with the field-based nature of this role. Additionally, your discipline in adhering to regulatory frameworks and documenting compliance mirrors the requirements of the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act.
Posted 6 days ago
- Full-time
RTO Qualilty and Compliance Officer
Surf Life Saving Queensland · Brisbane
RTO Quality and Compliance Officer – Keep Our Training World-Class & Compliant! Are you passionate about high-quality education and precision in compliance?
Posted 6 days ago
- Full-time
Senior Compliance Officer, Regulatory Compliance and Operations
Department Of Health · Melbourne
A$116,413 – A$140,849Estimated
You bring a strong regulatory mindset from policing — working to legislation, codes of practice and evidentiary standards like PACE and CPIA maps directly onto administering health regulations and monitoring compliance. Your experience conducting inspections, gathering evidence, and preparing detailed reports for enforcement action transfers seamlessly to this role, and Certificate IV in Government Investigations is already listed as desirable. The job also involves out-of-hours work and travel, which you're used to from operational policing, and your ability to manage conflict and communicate
Posted 7 days ago
- Full-time
Senior Compliance Officer, Regulatory Compliance and Operations
Victorian Government - Department of Health · Melbourne
Your experience enforcing legislation under PACE and managing evidence gives you a direct head start in this regulatory compliance role, where you'll monitor and enforce the Health Services Regulations using the same investigative discipline. The Certificate IV in Government Investigations is already a standard qualification for police leavers, and your ability to conduct inspections, gather evidence, and provide clear regulatory advice mirrors the core duties of this position. You're used to working with complex legislation and managing stakeholder relationships under pressure, which is exact
Posted 7 days ago
- Full-time
Privacy and Legislative Compliance Officer
NSW Government · Sydney
A$116,981 – A$129,492Estimated
This role demands strong understanding of statutes and frameworks, stakeholder advice, and investigating possible offences — all areas where your experience with PACE, RIPA, and CPIA provides a rigorous regulatory grounding. Your ability to analyse complex situations, maintain accurate records, and manage multiple tasks under pressure directly mirrors the discipline of case-file preparation and evidence handling in policing. The need for political neutrality and a criminal record check further aligns with the integrity standards you already meet.
Posted 7 days ago
- Full-time
Global Financial Crimes Compliance Officer - Vice President
JPMorganChase · Sydney
Your experience in financial crime investigation, evidence handling, and regulatory compliance (PACE, RIPA, CPIA) directly prepares you for this AML/CFT compliance role. You'll leverage your skills in policy interpretation, risk assessment, and multi-agency coordination to build practical controls and advise stakeholders. Your ability to manage regulatory engagements and audits from your policing background is a strong asset.
Posted 7 days ago
- Full-time
Compliance Lead - Operations
Superloop · Sydney
Your experience working within strict regulatory frameworks like PACE and RIPA gives you a strong foundation for managing compliance programs and regulatory obligations. Your skills in risk assessment, incident management, and stakeholder communication are directly transferable to driving risk culture and ensuring operational resilience. However, the role's specific technology risk requirements and need for experience with complex telecom environments may require significant additional upskilling.
Posted 8 days ago
The compliance & regulatory market across Australia right now
There are 35 live compliance & regulatory roles in Australia matched for police leavers right now, from 26 employers, including ACT Government, Costco Wholesale and Department of Education.
Advertised pay runs from A$67,478 to A$167,151 a year, and the typical advertised role sits around A$116,000 — based on the 14 of 35 adverts that publish a salary.
Full-time 32 · Part-time 2 · Temporary 1 · newest role posted today. This page updates as our job feeds refresh.
What compliance & regulatory employers are asking for
We score every advert against the competencies police leavers build in service. Across the 35 live compliance & regulatory roles on this page, employers are signalling for:
- Working to legislation & regulation · 35 adverts
- Investigative casework · 7 adverts
- Team & shift leadership · 3 adverts
- Court & legal proceedings · 1 advert
- Financial crime & fraud · 1 advert
- Incident command & response · 1 advert