Senior Director, Systems Assurance & AI Analytics

Australian National Audit Office; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) is recruiting for an EL2 Senior Director to lead Systems Assurance and Data Analytics (SADA). You will provide strategic direction for system assurance, AI, cyber and data audits, developing capabilities and managing high-impact engagements.

You will oversee diverse work across agencies, lead audit teams, and drive innovation and governance in digital auditing disciplines. Flexible Canberra-based arrangement supports office and home work.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated senior leadership in auditing or data analytics, preferably system, cyber or data assurance.
• Ability to influence organisational direction on emerging risks.
• Strong strategic thinking, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit teams across multiple entities delivering complex systems, cyber, AI and data assurance audits.
• Provide advice on emerging technology risks.
• Oversee capability and quality uplift across digital auditing disciplines.
• Manage senior stakeholder relationships and governance responsibilities.
• Drive innovation, resource planning and quality outcomes.

Skills

Senior leadership

Auditing

Data analytics

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in IT, cyber, data analytics, accounting, auditing

Job description

The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) is recruiting for an EL2 Senior Director to lead Systems Assurance and Data Analytics (SADA). You will provide strategic direction for system assurance, AI, cyber and data audits, developing capabilities and managing high-impact engagements.

You will oversee diverse work across agencies, lead audit teams, and drive innovation and governance in digital auditing disciplines. Flexible Canberra-based arrangement supports office and home work.