Assurance Lead

Serco; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Leadership development

Wellbeing programs

Employee networks

Internal mobility

Job summary

Serco is seeking an Assurance Lead in Australia to strengthen risk, quality and compliance across its Asia Pacific division. You’ll plan and deliver assurance engagements, assess controls and processes, and work with teams to address findings and improve operations.

Working across operational, contract and enabling teams, you’ll embed practical risk management and assurance practices that drive strong business outcomes. Industry bodies and ISO standards are valued.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in assurance, risk, governance, compliance, audit or quality
• Experience in large, complex, highly regulated or government-facing organizations
• Strong capability in planning and delivering assurance engagements
• Working knowledge of quality management systems and continuous improvement
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Tertiary qualifications in business, risk, governance, assurance, audit or a related field

Responsibilities

• Delivering assurance reviews across technical areas, contract operations and enabling services
• Assessing risks, controls and processes and identifying practical improvements
• Supporting quality management systems, ISO accreditations and assurance frameworks
• Facilitating risk workshops and supporting risk assessment activities
• Maintaining assurance reporting and tracking remediation activities
• Contributing to business continuity, crisis management and continuous improvement

Skills

Assurance

Risk governance

Compliance

Audit

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in business

Tools

GRC systems

ISO standards

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

• Perfect for a pragmatic and commercial Assurance professional looking to continue growing with a trusted brand

Serco is a place where you can grow

Your impact makes a meaningful difference, and we're committed to supporting your professional and personal goals.

You’ll also have access to flexible benefits designed to support your wellbeing and growth, including:

• Work with senior leaders and diverse operational teams
• Contribute to Serco’s enterprise risk management journey
• Work across complex, government-facing environments
• Flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance
• Leadership development and internal mobility opportunities
• Access to wellbeing programs and Employee Networks

Make an impact at Serco

As Assurance Lead, you’ll support the Head of Risk and Assurance to strengthen risk, quality and compliance across Serco’s Asia Pacific division. You’ll plan and deliver assurance engagements, assess controls and processes, and work with teams to address findings and improve how we operate. Working across operational, contract and enabling teams, you’ll help embed practical risk management and assurance practices that support strong business outcomes.

As an Assurance Lead in the Legal & Compliance team, you’ll make a positive impact by:

• Delivering assurance reviews across technical areas, contract operations and enabling services
• Assessing risks, controls and processes and identifying practical improvements
• Supporting quality management systems, ISO accreditations and assurance frameworks
• Facilitating risk workshops and supporting risk assessment activities
• Maintaining assurance reporting and tracking remediation activities
• Contributing to business continuity, crisis management and continuous improvement

Serco is a place for you

You could be a great fit if you have:

• 5+ years’ experience in assurance, risk, governance, compliance, audit or quality
• Experience in large, complex, highly regulated or government-facing organizations
• Strong capability in planning and delivering assurance engagements
• Working knowledge of quality management systems and continuous improvement
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Tertiary qualifications in business, risk, governance, assurance, audit or a related field

Membership of professional bodies such as IIA, IRM, CPA Australia or CAANZ will be highly regarded, as will certifications such as CA, CPA, CIA, CRMA or CISA. Experience with GRC systems, ISO standards and Lean Six Sigma will also be valued.

Are you ready to do important work that really matters?

At Serco, we bring together the right people, the right technology, and the right partners to create impactful solutions that address some of the world’s most urgent and complex challenges.

We focus on serving governments all over the globe. The work we do has touched the lives of millions in Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong, and offers unique opportunities to leverage your skills across our core capabilities in Health, Defence, Maritime, Justice, Immigration, and Community Services.

We seek and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and cultures. By joining Serco you’ll have access to Employee Networks led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Impact a better future at Serco.