Governance & Audit Assurance Lead (Flexible)

Chandler Macleod; Mildura; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is recruiting for an experienced APS 6 Audit & Assurance Officer to support governance, risk, audit and business continuity within a Federal Government environment. The role coordinates internal audits, maintains governance frameworks and strengthens resilience through stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement.

You will work with senior stakeholders, governance committees and external providers to deliver high-quality reports, briefings and committee papers while

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.

Skills

Audit experience

Risk management

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Report writing

Communication

Prioritisation

Job description

Chandler Macleod is recruiting for an experienced APS 6 Audit & Assurance Officer to support governance, risk, audit and business continuity within a Federal Government environment. The role coordinates internal audits, maintains governance frameworks and strengthens resilience through stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement.

You will work with senior stakeholders, governance committees and external providers to deliver high-quality reports, briefings and committee papers while