Audit & Assurance Officer (Flexible APS6)

Chandler Macleod; Griffith City; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Audit & Assurance Officer to support governance, risk, audit and business continuity functions within a Federal Government environment.

This is an APS6 role that coordinates internal audits, supports assurance and risk management, maintains governance frameworks and contributes to business continuity planning across senior stakeholders and governance committees.

Qualifications

• Experience in audit, assurance, risk management, governance or compliance within a complex organisation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities.
• Excellent written communication skills, including experience preparing reports, briefings and executive-level documentation.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within tight timeframes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Experience supporting governance committees and working with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the delivery of internal audits, including planning, stakeholder engagement, audit monitoring and reporting.
• Maintain audit recommendation registers, track management actions and provide timely reporting to leadership and governance committees.
• Manage relationships with internal audit service providers and support assurance, compliance and risk management activities.
• Prepare high-quality reports, briefings and committee papers relating to audit, risk, assurance and business continuity.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of governance, risk and assurance frameworks, policies and processes.
• Support business continuity planning, testing activities and organisational resilience initiatives.
• Coordinate external reviews, risk workshops and assurance activities as required.

Skills

Audit & Assurance

Governance

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Reporting

Job description

Chandler Macleod is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Audit & Assurance Officer to support governance, risk, audit and business continuity functions within a Federal Government environment.

This is an APS6 role that coordinates internal audits, supports assurance and risk management, maintains governance frameworks and contributes to business continuity planning across senior stakeholders and governance committees.