Audit and Assurance Officer

2 months ago

Ballarat, Australia City of Ballarat Full time

**Permanent, Full-time position****:

- **Band 6 from $82,922.84 to $89,577.28 per annum (exclusive of superannuation)****:

- **Exciting opportunity for a talented risk and audit professional to contribute to a dynamic, fun team***

**City of Ballarat**

The City of Ballarat, 100km west of Melbourne’s CBD is one of the largest inland regional cities in the country. Ballarat is uniquely located with easy access to Melbourne, Geelong and Bendigo and is the Western Victorian capital for a region of 250,000 people.

The City of Ballarat has a growing economy that attracts and retains innovative businesses, employs a highly skilled workforce and attracts new residents whilst promoting the city’s unique heritage and vibrant cultural life. It has all the services, retail and entertainment opportunities you'd find in a capital city but with a relaxed country attitude. With affordable housing at a fraction of Melbourne prices and a progressive leadership team, now is a great time to join the City of Ballarat.

**The Role**

Reporting to the Senior Risk Officer, this position partners with business units within the City of Ballarat to identify, manage and report on risk and facilitate the completion of internal audits and recommendations. The role is responsible for contributing to and coordinating the timely preparation and distribution of high-quality reports to City of Ballarat’s Audit and Risk Committee, while ensuring that the Committee is meeting its legislative obligations. Working in a dynamic and varied environment with a collaborative and fun team, as we deliver a high-quality audit and assurance function to the City of Ballarat.

**About You**

We are looking for an organised and collaborative individual with well-developed expertise in risk management, audit management and/or assurance. You are well-known for your ability to communicate and partner with stakeholders to gain cooperation and achieve outcomes. You have a well-developed ability to analyse and critically consider information to provide advice, recommendations and options to stakeholders. You are comfortable managing competing priorities with a positive attitude and a commitment to continuous improvement and managing risk.

**Qualifications and Experience**

Degree or diploma course in risk management/audit/assurance/compliance or related field with relevant experience, preferably in the local government sector.

**Benefits of working for the City of Ballarat**
- Competitive salary packaging options
- Work in a collaborative, open and transparent work culture where you are a valued employee
- Training and development opportunities are supported and encouraged
- Employee recognition and service awards
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible working arrangements with the ability to work from home in a hybrid model (3 days in the office and 2 from home)
- All equipment is provided to safely set you up to work at home
- Paid Parental Leave
- Active social club with regular events

**To Apply**

**Key selection criteria**
- Demonstrated ability to champion, model and promote the corporate values.
- Well-developed expertise and proficiency in risk management, audit management and/or
within the areas of Local Government or private enterprise (risk or audit management).
- Highly developed ability to work as part of a collaborative team and contribute to the team
environment.
- Well-developed ability to conduct investigative research, legislative and policy interpretation,
including the ability to analyse and critically consider findings to provide advice, recommendations
and options to relevant stakeholders.
- High level customer service skills and excellent communication skills including the capacity to deal
with people face-to-face, over the phone and via other mechanisms of communication as required.
- Knowledge and understanding of health and safety issues relevant to work activities and work
area.
- The City of Ballarat is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of the protected attributes or characteristics protected by law. The City of Ballarat are proud to provide employment and recruitment accommodations during the recruitment process. Once our team review your resume, you will be contacted for an interview and at that point we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. _
- The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check._

**Contact**

**Job Ref**:

- WB000007

**Submitted**:

- 30-08-2024

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