Program Assurance Lead

PAE Government Services Inc.; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Program Assurance Lead in Adelaide, Australia to oversee the program assurance function and establish the assurance framework across projects. The role provides independent oversight of governance, controls, and compliance to ensure adherence to policies and standards.

Key responsibilities include leading the assurance team, developing audit plans, conducting assessments, and driving continuous improvement in governance and delivery processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in program assurance, governance, audit, risk management, or project controls.
• Strong understanding of project and program governance frameworks.
• Experience developing and executing assurance or audit programs.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to influence outcomes and drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Program Assurance team.
• Establish, implement, and maintain the program assurance framework and associated assurance activities.
• Develop and manage assurance and audit plans across the program and its projects.
• Conduct audits, reviews, and assurance assessments to evaluate governance, risk, and control requirements.
• Identify and document observations, findings, and improvement opportunities.
• Communicate audit and assurance outcomes to project and program leadership.
• Monitor and follow up on corrective actions to ensure timely resolution of findings and recommendations.
• Provide independent assurance regarding the effectiveness of project governance, management controls, and delivery processes.
• Collect, analyse, and maintain assurance data, lessons learned, and knowledge to support continual improvement.
• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of the Program Governance function through process improvements and assurance insights.

Skills

Program assurance

Governance

Audit

Risk management

Project controls

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical reporting

Verbal/written communication

Influence outcomes

Job description

Amentum is a leader in global engineering, project management and solutions integration, trusted to modernise the most critical missions anywhere in the world.

Driven to create a safer, smarter, cleaner world, we innovate as a team of inventive doers passionate about making a difference.

Underpinned by a strong culture of ethics, safety and inclusivity.

Amentum is fiercely committed to operational excellence and successful execution.

Are you seeking a career that offers a healthy work-life balance, a friendly company culture, and engagement with a supportive community?

We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity.

We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring.

We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, please refer to our Enterprise Agreement and www.fairwork.gov.au for more information.

Role Description

The Program Assurance Lead is responsible for leading the Program Assurance function and establishing the assurance framework across the project. The role provides independent oversight of governance, controls, and compliance activities to ensure projects are delivered in accordance with approved policies, processes, and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Program Assurance team.
• Establish, implement, and maintain the program assurance framework and associated assurance activities.
• Develop and manage assurance and audit plans across the program and its projects.
• Conduct audits, reviews, and assurance assessments to evaluate compliance with governance, risk, and control requirements.
• Identify and document observations, findings, and improvement opportunities arising from assurance activities.
• Communicate audit and assurance outcomes to project and program leadership.
• Monitor and follow up on corrective actions to ensure timely resolution of findings and recommendations.
• Provide independent assurance regarding the effectiveness of project governance, management controls, and delivery processes.
• Collect, analyse, and maintain assurance data, lessons learned, and knowledge to support continual improvement.
• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of the Program Governance function through process improvements and assurance insights.

Essential Requirements

• Experience in program assurance, governance, audit, risk management, or project controls.
• Strong understanding of project and program governance frameworks.
• Experience developing and executing assurance or audit programs.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to influence outcomes and drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Required Security Clearance Level

NV1

Location & Hours

• Location: Adelaide
• Weekly Hours: 40