What we offer

AUSTRAC can offer you a wide range of employment benefits, including:

• an attractive salary that is competitive in the public sector
• with 4.2% annual salary increases in 2009 and 2010
• and opportunities to seek salary progression based on individual performance
• choice of super fund and generous rate of employer contribution for eligible employees
• access to salary sacrificing arrangements
• flexibility to negotiate working hours
• flex time arrangements for APS 1-6 employees
• one day off every month for EL 1-2 employees
• access to flexible work arrangements such as part-time work, job share, home based work, and purchased leave
• leave provisions that support the needs of employees and their families
• 20 days annual leave per year
• 18 days personal/carer’s leave per year to use for personal sickness and caring responsibilities
• 2 days compassionate leave and 3 days bereavement leave per occasion
• 14 weeks maternity and adoption leave
• 2 weeks supporting partner leave
• and up to 24 months unpaid parental leave
• a comprehensive learning and development program
• formal Welcome Program and Buddy System to help induct new starters
• in-house and external training courses
• specialised AML/CTF training
• regular Technical Forums on topics of interest
• a generous studies assistance scheme to support employees undertaking additional studies
• with up to 120 hours paid study leave and $4,000 reimbursement of study-related expenses per year, depending on the course of study and subject to approval
• wellbeing initiatives including the availability of an employee assistance program.

 
Please view the AUSTRAC Collective Agreement for further information on current salaries, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Being part of the Australian Public Service (APS) also has the additional benefits of:

• working for an employer who is committed to work-life balance, learning and development, occupational health and safety, and equity and diversity in the workplace
• being able to access to an extensive range of career opportunities
• being able to work across different agencies and departments without losing entitlements
• and knowing that you are making a meaningful contribution to the Australian community.