APS6 Assistant Audit Manager

Our client, a large Federal Government organisation, is seeking an APS6 Assistant Audit Manager to join their team. This role presents an opportunity to be part of a significant project that will have a substantial impact on the Australian community.

What you'll do:

As an APS6 Assistant Audit Manager, your role will be pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of a significant project. Your duties will be to:

• Provide operational support to end-to-end delivery of internal audits while working collaboratively with the agencies internal audit service provider including:

• development of work plans, resource requirements and test programs
• conduct of audit fieldwork
• drafting and reviewing of audit reports, including presenting findings in a clear, concise and easy to understand manner
• management of stakeholders
• document and maintain accurate records

• Assist with audit related business/process improvement initiatives and contribute to the provision of advice and assurance support to management on matters of governance and practice management.

• Develop and support key internal and external relationships, including managing stakeholders to achieve work area and agency goals.
• Support innovation and uphold continued improvement approach towards delivery of Audit and Assurance services, including review and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures.
• Draft strategic reports and briefing papers on complex issues for presentation to committees.
• Monitor, action and assign items and tasks from group email inboxes, as per business rules.
• Make and communicate decisions using good judgement, expertise and knowledge, governed by legislation, regulations, best practice principles or relevant operating instructions and procedures.
• May be required to supervise a team to ensure high quality outputs, including the development of team members at lower classifications, building team capacity and encouraging career development.

• Perform additional duties or assume responsibility of functions as directed from time to time.

What you bring:

• A well-developed understanding of governance and assurance frameworks for the Commonwealth Government
• Experience working within an internal audit function and applying the relevant International Professional Practices Framework (issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors), and industry-accepted/best practice controls frameworks to internal audit assignments.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working in a complex environment and successfully managing competing priorities and delivering quality results within agreed timeframes.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively whilst responding to stakeholder needs and expectations across a geographically dispersed network.
• Analytical abilities to draw accurate conclusions and apply innovative solutions for the purpose of contributing to change and business improvement strategies.
• Demonstrated personal integrity whilst achieving results within legislative and policy parameters.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of, or ability to quickly gain knowledge of Australian electoral law and practice.
• Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly gain knowledge of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 and related frameworks.
• Strong skills in Word, Excel and Adobe Pro.
• Membership with Institute of Internal Auditors or ISACA, or the ability to hold a professional membership.

What sets this company apart:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a large Federal Government organisation that prides itself on its commitment to service design and human-centred outcomes. They offer long-term positions with opportunities for growth and development. Working here, you will be part of a high-performing team and have the chance to contribute to a large-scale project that will significantly impact the Australian community.

What's next:

Apply by clicking on the link.

Please note that candidates will need to be an Australian Citizen, hold a current NV1 and complete a national police check.