National Manager International Audit and Governance

Civil Aviation Safety Authority; Canberra; On-site; AUD 233,000 - 276,000; Full time

Job summary

Civil Aviation Safety Authority seeks a National Manager, International, Audit and Governance to lead internal audit programs, governance functions, and international engagements. The role reports to FIAG and has a dotted line to the CEO/DAS, acting as Chief Audit Executive, with oversight of ANAO relationships.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in audits, governance, and international standards, with senior secretariat exposure and a strong aviation regulatory background.

Qualifications

• Experience leading, managing and mentoring staff.
• Experience in internal audit programs and international audit standards.
• At least five years managing or conducting audits to international standards.
• Strong governance background and senior secretariat experience.
• Current or recent membership of a professional standards organisation.
• Knowledge of national and international aviation legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage CASA's internal audit program and relationships with providers.
• Brief the CEO/DAS and coordinate with the ELT on reports.
• Attend BAR C meetings and liaise with the Committee Chair.
• Manage relations with ANAO for performance audits.
• Support delivery of CASA's strategic international engagement policy.
• Oversee agreements with overseas regulators and international bodies.
• Coordinate international engagement programs and ICAO tripartite matters.
• Ensure CMA/USOAP compliance and reporting.
• Represent CASA at ICAO and other conferences; build international relations.
• Support Governance Secretariat services for the Board and committees.
• As a Senior Leadership Team member, uphold CASA values, wellbeing, reconciliation.

Skills

Internal audit leadership

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Audit programs

International standards

Secretariat services

Job description

• Ongoing (Permanent)
• $232,723 to $275,816
• Canberra preferred; other locations will be considered

The Role

The National Manager, International, Audit and Governance reports to the Executive Manager, Finance, International, Audit and Governance (FIAG) Division. The position also has a dotted reporting line to CASA's Chief Executive Officer and Director of Aviation Safety (CEO/DAS) as the organisation's Chief Audit Executive. The position is responsible for the following deliverables, which represent ongoing bodies of work:

• Ensuring the successful performance of the internal audit function including:
  • managing CASA's internal audit program, including the relationship with CASA's contracted internal audit service providers, the development of topics for the internal audit program, and management of responses to internal audit reports.
  • briefing the CEO/DAS and managing internal audit relationships with CASA's Executive Leadership Team, including attendance at relevant meetings and collaborating on report preparation.
  • attending and presenting at the Board Audit and Risk Committee (BARC) meetings and maintaining a productive relationship with the Chair of the Committee.
  • managing key aspects of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority's (CASA) relationship with the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) for the conduct of ANAO performance audits.
• Supporting the delivery of CASA's strategic international engagement policy.
• Overseeing the development and maintenance of formal agreements and arrangements between CASA and overseas aviation safety regulators and/or international aviation safety organisations (this may include aspects of treaty-level agreements, memoranda of understanding, technical agreements and working procedures).
• Overseeing the coordination and delivery of CASA's strategic international engagement programs and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) tripartite matters.
• Overseeing CASA's compliance with the ICAO Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) Continuous Monitoring Approach (CMA).
• Representing CASA, and ensuring the support of other CASA representatives, at ICAO and other international and regional conferences, maintaining and developing relationships with counter-part representatives of other national and regional aviation authorities and other public and private sector organisations.
• Supporting the work of CASA's Governance Secretariat team to provide service and support to CASA's:
  • Board.
  • Board Committees and Sub-Committees.
  • Internal Governance Committees.
• As a member of CASA's Senior Leadership Team, exemplify and promote CASA Values and organisational initiatives that support inclusion and wellbeing, including:
  • understanding my obligations to support a positive workplace health and safety culture at CASA, including psychosocial wellbeing.
  • supporting CASA's reconciliation efforts and inclusion priorities by engaging in a sensitive, respectful, and equitable manner.

Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate must demonstrate the following:

• Experience leading, managing, and mentoring staff, developing team culture and implementing collaborative and coordinated work practices.
• Experience in the provision of internal audit programs and a strong understanding of relevant international standards for the professional practice of internal auditing.
• At least five (5) years' experience in the management or conduct of audits (or both) in accordance with recognised international audit standards.
• Strong background in corporate governance and/or providing secretariat services at a very senior level.
• Current or recent past membership of a recognised professional standards organisation, such as the Institute of Internal Auditors or equivalent, or be eligible for such membership.
• Knowledge, or the ability to acquire knowledge, of the national and international legislation that gives effect to Australia's obligations under the Chicago Convention and the Standards and Recommended practices specified in the relevant Annexes to that Convention.
• Knowledge, or the ability to acquire knowledge, of Australia's domestic and international aviation landscape.
• Contributing to maintaining a positive health and safety culture at CASA, including psychosocial wellbeing in the workplace and providing input, where appropriate, into decisions that may impact upon personal health, safety and wellbeing in the workplace.
• Demonstrating awareness of the diverse histories, cultures, and experiences of First Nations Peoples and other cultural groups. Communicating with respect and understanding of balancing work, family and community responsibilities.
• Positively engage in and respond to change, including supporting others through change.
• Other duties as required.

Eligibility requirements

Employment with CASA is subject to conditions prescribed within the Civil Aviation Act 1988 (the Act). The following eligibility requirements apply to this position:

• Relevant professional qualifications to address the Chief Audit Executive responsibilities.
• At a minimum, prospective CASA employees must undergo pre-employment screening and must be willing to provide the required information to successfully undergo a police record check.
• The position's occupant must be an Australian citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain the level of security clearance as required.

For further information, please contact

Simon Frawley | 02 6217 1190 | [e-mail]