EL1 Director - Systems Assurance & Data Analytics

Australian National Audit Office; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) is seeking an EL1 Director to lead audit teams delivering IT, cyber and data assurance across agencies from its Canberra base. The role supports improving public sector performance through innovative audit methodologies and strategic capability development within the SADA group.

Based in Canberra with flexible hybrid arrangements, you will shape audit approaches for systems, AI and cyber audits, build senior stakeholder relationships, and drive quality

Qualifications

• Experience in IT, cyber, financial, data, and/or technology auditing with senior executive
• Strong leadership, negotiation, project management and communication skills
• Ability to influence and provide authoritative technical advice
• Capability to evaluate risks across emerging technologies
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in IT/cyber/data analytics/auditing or related fields (desirable)
• Demonstrated interest in auditing emerging technologies (desirable)
• Analytical skills-related experience (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage audit teams across multiple entities to deliver IT, cyber and data assurance procedures.
• Oversee delivery of systems assurance, cyber and AI-focused audit procedures.
• Drive quality, review work and provide specialist advice.
• Build relationships with senior executives and stakeholders.
• Contribute to strategic planning, capability development and innovation in digital auditing.

Skills

IT auditing

Cyber auditing

Data auditing

Technology auditing

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Risk assessment

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in IT/cyber/data analytics/auditing

Job description

The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) is seeking an EL1 Director to lead audit teams delivering IT, cyber and data assurance across agencies from its Canberra base. The role supports improving public sector performance through innovative audit methodologies and strategic capability development within the SADA group.

Based in Canberra with flexible hybrid arrangements, you will shape audit approaches for systems, AI and cyber audits, build senior stakeholder relationships, and drive quality