Assurance Lead

Serco; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Leadership development and internalmob

Wellbeing programs

Employee Networks

Enterprise risk management journey

Job summary

Serco is seeking an Assurance Lead to support the Head of Risk and Assurance across its Asia Pacific division. You’ll plan and deliver assurance engagements, assess controls and processes, and work with teams to address findings to improve operations.

This hybrid role based in Sydney or Melbourne involves engaging with senior leaders and diverse operational teams, contributing to risk management, continuous improvement, and ISO/quality initiatives within government-facing environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in assurance, risk, governance, compliance, audit or quality.
• Experience in large, complex, highly regulated or government-facing organisations.
• Strong capability in planning and delivering assurance engagements.
• Working knowledge of quality management systems and continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Membership of professional bodies such as IIA, IRM, CPA Australia or CAANZ is highly regarded; certifications such as CA, CPA, CIA, CRMA or CISA valued.

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 management

Governance

Compliance

Auditing

Quality management

Education

Tertiary qualification in business/risk/governance/assurance/audit

Tools

GRC systems

Job description

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

Location: Sydney or Melbourne

Fulltime Permanent Opportunity; Hybrid role (2 days WFH)

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.