Executive Director, Audit Services

Northern Territory Government; Darwin; On-site; AUD 198,145 - 268,079; Full time

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

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