Niraj Pau

Niraj is a highly accomplished finance and business leader with nearly 20 years of global experience spanning finance, risk management, organisational transformation, and change management. He has a deep expertise in regulatory frameworks and governance, having played a pivotal role in establishing community housing regulation in Victoria and shaping the National Regulatory System for Community Housing.

Currently, Niraj serves as the Chief Financial Officer and National Manager, Finance, Property & Procurement at AUSTRAC, where he leads strategic financial management, operational efficiency, and governance initiatives.

In addition to his executive role, he is an Audit and Risk Committee member at Central Gippsland Health and the Victorian Inspectorate, contributing his expertise in financial oversight, risk management, and compliance.