Assurance Officer, Integrity, Performance and Assurance

National Indigenous Australians Agency; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Indigenous Australians Agency is seeking an Assurance Officer within the Integrity, Performance and Assurance Branch in Brisbane. You will contribute to implementing the NIAA audit and assurance work program and deliver high-quality audit products while undertaking complex data analysis.

You will engage with governance committees, maintain cultural competency, and drive projects to improve audit and assurance practices, balancing risk with timely delivery in a government context.

Responsibilities

• assisting in the delivery of the Integrated Audit and Assurance Work Program, NIAA Assurance Strategy and Grant Assurance Framework
• delivering high-quality audit and assurance products and undertaking complex data analysis
• maintaining culturally competency and commitment to continual development of cultural competency skills
• coordinating assurance reporting including cyclical reporting to NIAA's audit and risk committee, other governance committees and relevant government agencies
• leading the development and implementation of projects to improve NIAA audit and assurance practices, monitoring and control
• identifying emerging trends and ongoing issues from assurance reviews and keeping the leadership team informed of risks
• interrogating data, systems and processes in order to identify risk and areas for improvement.

Job description

Assurance Officer, Integrity, Performance and Assurance

The Finance and Integrity Division has an exciting opportunity for dynamic, motivated, and experienced individuals within the Integrity, Performance and Assurance Branch. The Audit and Assurance Team ensures that process and system controls are operating as intended, provides confidence that risk is being managed appropriately and legislative requirements are being met. You will be responsible for undertaking work that is complex in nature, working with some autonomy and under limited direction.

You will contribute to implementing the NIAA audit and assurance work program with key duties including:

• assisting in the delivery of the Integrated Audit and Assurance Work Program, NIAA Assurance Strategy and Grant Assurance Framework
• delivering high-quality audit and assurance products and undertaking complex data analysis
• maintaining culturally competency and commitment to continual development of cultural competency skills
• coordinating assurance reporting including cyclical reporting to NIAA's audit and risk committee, other governance committees and relevant government agencies
• leading the development and implementation of projects to improve NIAA audit and assurance practices, monitoring and control
• identifying emerging trends and ongoing issues from assurance reviews and keeping the leadership team informed of risks. Suggesting strategies to resolve these matters
• interrogating data, systems and processes in order to identify risk and areas for improvement.

The Finance and Integrity Division has an exciting opportunity for dynamic, motivated, and experienced individuals within the Integrity, Performance and Assurance Branch. The Audit and Assurance Team ensures that process and system controls are operating as intended, provides confidence that risk is being managed appropriately and legislative requirements are being met. You will be responsible for undertaking work that is complex in nature, working with some autonomy and under limited direction.

You will contribute to implementing the NIAA audit and assurance work program with key duties including:

• assisting in the delivery of the Integrated Audit and Assurance Work Program, NIAA Assurance Strategy and Grant Assurance Framework
• delivering high-quality audit and assurance products and undertaking complex data analysis
• maintaining culturally competency and commitment to continual development of cultural competency skills
• coordinating assurance reporting including cyclical reporting to NIAA's audit and risk committee, other governance committees and relevant government agencies
• leading the development and implementation of projects to improve NIAA audit and assurance practices, monitoring and control
• identifying emerging trends and ongoing issues from assurance reviews and keeping the leadership team informed of risks. Suggesting strategies to resolve these matters
• interrogating data, systems and processes in order to identify risk and areas for improvement.

The key duties of the position include:

We are seeking motivated, adaptable and collaborative professionals who enjoy contributing to high-performing teams. You will bring emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, along with excellent verbal and written communication abilities. With sound analytical, research, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, you can quickly learn new systems and processes, manage competing priorities, and work independently to deliver quality outcomes.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• experience in audit, assurance, compliance, finance and/or evaluation within a government or complex organisational environment
• a strong understanding of relevant legislation, policy frameworks and governance requirements
• the ability to lead strategic initiatives, manage complex projects and deliver outcomes within competing priorities
• excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain productive stakeholder relationships.

Highly desirable:

Relevant Audit/accounting/investigations qualification(s) and/or equivalent experience.

Notes

The National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) has a range of flexible working arrangements available to its employees under the Enterprise Agreement and relevant policies and guidance materials. Working arrangements can be negotiated with successful candidates on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration the operational requirements of the role and the individual's personal circumstances and preferences.

Getting to know the National Indigenous Australians Agency

The National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) works directly to, and supports the Minister for Indigenous Australians, to implement whole-of-government policies and programs to improve the lives of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This includes liaising closely with State and Territory governments, Indigenous peak bodies, stakeholders, and service providers to ensure that Indigenous programs and services are delivering for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as intended. The NIAA team includes people across Australia who work closely with communities to address their unique needs.