Assistant Director - Internal Audit

Department of Education and Training of Australia; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education and Training of Australia is seeking an experienced Assistant Director - Internal Audit to lead the department's internal audit program and provide expert assurance. You will oversee complex engagements, shape audit strategy and mentor staff while delivering independent advice to senior executives.

Applicants should have at least five years in internal/external audit, a relevant tertiary qualification, and strong knowledge of governance, risk management and auditing

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in internal or external audit; leadership of engagements.
• Extensive knowledge of global internal auditing standards and governance principles.
• Experience leading audit engagements in complex public or private sector environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex, high-risk internal audit engagements in line with standards.
• Develop audit scopes, methodologies and work programs addressing strategic risks.
• Advise senior executives and Audit Committee on governance and risk matters.
• Prepare high-quality audit reports with findings, root causes and recommendations.
• Supervise APS auditors and contribute to capability development within the function.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders and external assurance providers.
• Contribute to ongoing improvement of internal audit tools and practices.

Skills

Internal/audit leadership

Public/Private sector experience

Auditing standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in accounting/finance

Job description

We are looking for a highly experienced internal auditor who is interested in being part of an in‑house internal auditing capability in a dynamic internal audit function.

Why YOU are important to us and what impact will you have on the People, Property and Security Division and the departments’ goal.

We support our people across the employment life cycle, enabling the effective management of people‑related risk and building future ready leaders, people and culture. We prevent, detect and respond to misconduct, fraud and corruption, deliver objective and risk‑based internal audit, assurance and advisory services, and provide support to our two independent Inspectors‑General. We ensure the effective management of our property portfolio, facilities management, security, sustainability, facilities emergency management, and a range of corporate site services and commercial contracts nationwide.

The Security, Integrity and Assurance Branch is responsible for the delivery of the department’s integrated protective security and integrity frameworks. We prevent, detect and respond to security incidents, suspected misconduct, fraud and corruption and develop unique insights to proactively identify and mitigate risks to the department and its operations. Responsible for the provision of independent, objective and risk‑based internal audit, assurance and advisory services, we also provide independent support to the Inspector‑General of Biosecurity and Inspector‑General of Animal Welfare and Live Animal Exports.

This is where you play an important role.

As Assistant Director - Internal Audit you will provide leadership and expert advice in the delivery of the department’s internal audit, assurance and advisory program. The role is responsible for leading complex audit engagements, contributing to audit planning and strategy, supervising staff and supporting the effective operation of the department’s internal audit function.

Under broad direction, the duties of the role may include some or all of the following:

• Lead and manage complex, high risk internal audit and assurance engagements in accordance with professional auditing standards and departmental frameworks.
• Develop audit scopes, methodologies and work programs that address strategic, operational and compliance risks.
• Provide authoritative advice to senior executives and the Audit and Risk Committee on governance, risk management and internal control matters.
• Prepare high quality audit reports that clearly articulate findings, root causes, risk implications and practical recommendations.
• Supervise, mentor and quality assure the work of APS level auditors and contribute to capability development within the internal audit function.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with senior stakeholders across the department and external assurance providers.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of internal audit methodology, tools and practices.

Please note that this recruitment process will initially be used to fill one vacancy in the section and that the role may be able to be performed from any of the locations listed on the Job Description. The merit pool established through this selection process, which is valid for a period of eighteen months from the date the vacancy was advertised in the Public Service Gazette, may be used to fill future ongoing vacancies in the branch where the duties are of a similar nature.

Who we are looking for

Knowledge and experience

Our ideal applicant will have:

• At least 5 years' experience in internal or external audit, including leadership of audit engagements.
• Extensive knowledge of the global internal auditing standards, risk management frameworks and governance principles.
• Demonstrated experience leading audit engagements in complex public or private sector environments.

Mandatory Qualifications

A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. accounting, business, finance, risk or a related field).

VetPaths

The Australian Public Service (APS) values the unique skills, perspectives, and experiences that veterans gain during their Australian Defence Force (ADF) employment and encourage veterans to apply. Support may be available to veterans transitioning to meaningful APS careers through participation in VetPaths, which offers veterans an opportunity to participate in a six-month program offering formal learning and development, career mentoring and activities for wellness and peer support. More information can be found here . For additional information, please read the Job Description below.