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Independent Auditor of The Australian National

3 months ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Full time
Application Closing Date: 10-Sep-2023


The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C) invites interested parties to submit Applications to be considered for the role of Independent Auditor of the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO).


Employment Type


The successful applicant would hold the office on a part-time basis from the time of appointment (expected 1 January 2024) for between three-to-five years.

It is anticipated that the successful applicant will be notified by the end of 2023 in order to provide ample opportunity for a transition between officers.


The terms and conditions of appointment will be as specified in a Letter of Appointment to be issued following appointment by the Governor-General.

Schedule 2 of the Auditor-General Act 1997 also sets out conditions of appointment and other matters that have effect in relation to the office of Independent Auditor.


The successful applicant is able to sub-contract staff or other resources to support them in their duties as Independent Auditor.

Any staff members must undergo relevant conflict of interest and confidentiality checks.

Subject to approval by the Prime Minister, remuneration for the audit of the ANAO
_financial statements_ is anticipated to be in the range of $90,000 to $100,000 per annum.

A daily rate of $3,300, plus relevant expenses, is provided for the conduct of
_performance statement audits_ and
_performance audit_ activities. These fees may be adjusted periodically to reflect CPI or other increases.

Schedule 2 of the
_Auditor-General Act 1997_
- _sets out the conditions of appointment and other matters that have effect in relation to the office of Independent Auditor.

**The Opportunity
The Independent Auditor is a part-time office, created by section 41(1) of the
_Auditor-General Act 1997_, to undertake independent financial and performance auditing of the ANAO for the Parliament of Australia.

The functions of the Independent Auditor are to:

  • audit the annual financial statements for the ANAO in accordance with section 43 of the _Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013_; and
- carry out performance audits, at any time, under section 45 of the _Auditor
  • General Act 1997_.

This results in three main audit activities:

  • Financial statement audits
  • Performance statement audits
  • Performance audits


The appointment of an Independent Auditor is made by the Governor-General on recommendation by the Prime Minister, following approval from the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA).


  • Have recognised standing in the field of auditing, accounting and consulting and hold a prominent and respected role in the profession.
  • Have knowledge of, and experience in, the use of contemporary audit methodologies and techniques, including the standards issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).
  • Have a strong understanding of, and experience in, public administration, particularly the role of the Parliament and the Commonwealth Auditor-General.
  • Have a general knowledge and understanding of the changing nature of public sector organisations and financial administration in a devolved environment.

Eligibility

  • Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013_, which include, but are not limited to: a duty of care and diligence, exercising their powers and performing the functions of the role honestly, in good faith and for a proper purpose, and not improperly using information to gain, or seek to gain, a benefit or an advantage for themselves or any other person.

Other eligibility requirements include:

  • Australian citizenship on the completion of the recruitment process
- be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the required level (minimum Baseline)
- hold and maintain essential professional qualifications


It is also important for the applicant to not be affiliated with a political party and to be apolitical in undertaking their role.


People with disability, women, Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have an equal opportunity for appointment to this position.

Reasonable adjustments may be made as part of the recruitment process, if requested.

A merit list may also be created to fill possible future vacancies.

Security Clearance Required
Baseline Vetting (Protected)

Contact Officer

How to Apply

  • Current CV (maximum 3 pages)
  • Statement of claims against evaluation criteria (word limit of 600)
3. (if required) A disclosure of any perceived, real or potential conflicts of interest, and proposed mitigating actions.