Executive Director Audit Services

Northern Territory Government

Darwin

On-site

AUD 198,145 - 268,079

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Northern Territory Auditor-General's Office (NTAGO) seeks a strategic and innovative leader to fill the newly established role of Executive Director Audit Services in Darwin. You will lead a small team of audit staff and private sector firms, drive the annual audit program, and oversee complex, high‑risk engagements to deliver transparency and accountability across the NT public sector.

This executive appointment offers a challenging, influential role with a competitive remuneration package

Qualifications

Senior-level audit experience across public sector and private sector engagements.
Executive leadership capability with a track record of building high-performing teams.
Strong strategic, analytical and stakeholder engagement skills.
Active membership with a recognised accounting or auditing body.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of internal audit staff and private sector firms to support statutory audit duties.
Provide strategic and operational leadership to enhance audit quality and outcomes.
Foster relationships with stakeholders to advance NTAGO objectives.

Skills

Senior audit experience

Executive leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Critical thinking

Education

Tertiary qualifications in accounting or auditing

Current membership in a recognised professional accounting or auditing body

Job description

Executive Contract Officer 1- Remuneration Package $233,112

Audit Services

Darwin, Northern Territory

An Executive contract for up to 4 years may be offered

Contribute to delivering better outcomes for all Territorians

Lead a team of internal audit staff and private sector accounting firms to support the Auditor-General in delivering statutory audit responsibilities
Provide strategic and operational leadership to drive audit quality, enhance performance and achieve operational outcomes and organisational objectives
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across the Northern Territory public sector

The Northern Territory Auditor-General's Office (NTAGO) is seeking a strategic and innovative audit leader to fill the newly established role of Executive Director Audit Services.

NTAGO undertakes audits of public sector entities, including government businesses in the Northern Territory. As an independent statutory officer, the Auditor-General plays a critical role in promoting transparency, accountability, and improved performance across the Northern Territory public sector. NTAGO operates under a fully outsourced delivery model. Established in 1982, it is the only audit office in Australia that contracts out the vast majority of its public sector audit tasks to private sector auditing firms.

Reporting directly to the Auditor-General, your primary objective is to support the Auditor-General in the discharge of their responsibilities under the Audit Act 1995 and other legislation.

Your key duties include providing strategic and operational leadership to a small team of audit staff and private sector auditing firms, leading the delivery of the annual audit program and parliamentary reporting, and providing oversight of complex and high-risk audit and assurance engagements.

The role requires an innovative leader who can translate organisational priorities into coordinated and outcome-driven initiatives, ensure methodologies and quality assurance frameworks are robust, and build strong relationships with stakeholders of various levels in order to advance the objectives of NTAGO.

To be successful, you will bring:

Senior-level audit experience supported by strong technical and practical expertise, with the ability to apply professional knowledge across a diverse portfolio of audit clients, including in the public sector.
Demonstrated executive leadership capability with a proven ability to build, develop and lead high-performing teams.
Strong strategic, analytical and critical thinking skills, with experience contributing to forward planning and executive decision-making.
Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills and a demonstrated ability to influence and drive positive change.
Relevant tertiary qualifications and current membership of a recognised professional accounting or auditing body.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced audit professional seeking a role with significant influence and purpose.

NTAGO offers a competitive executive remuneration package, five weeks annual leave, professional development support, secondment opportunities across the Northern Territory Public Sector and collaboration opportunities with audit offices across Australia.

If you reside interstate, this is a great time to consider moving to the Northern Territory and experience the uniqueness of living and working in Darwin. To enjoy an enviable lifestyle and work-life balance, explore stunning landscapes, and spectacular sunsets, lightening displays and the warm tropical climate. Experience the rich multicultural society and community spirit, that makes Darwin an easy place to live, work and make new friends. Relocation assistance may be available if successful.

For a confidential discussion please contact: Jara Dean, Auditor-General on 08 8999 7004 or jara.dean@nt.gov.au

Quote vacancy number: 50139

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