Assurance Officer

Ongoing & Non-ongoing for an initial period of up to 12 months, Flexible working arrangements will be considered
- APS 5
- Canberra, ACT or Brisbane, Qld

- Location: Canberra, ACT or Brisbane, Qld
- Application Closing Date: 24-Nov-2025

**Classification**

APS Level 5 ($88,887 - $95,028)

**Employment Type**

Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for an initial period of up to 12 months)

Where a non-ongoing specified term is offered, this would be for an initial period of up to 12 months, with possibility of extension up to a maximum period of two years.

A non-ongoing offer may result in conversion to an ongoing offer of employment, however this must occur within 18 months from the opening date of this advertisement.

**Flexible Work**

Flexible working arrangements will be considered

**The Opportunity**

Are you ready to bring your skills to a role that truly matters?

The Integrity Group is calling on passionate, driven professionals to join our Governance, Risk and Assurance Branch in a pivotal role within the Audit and Assurance team. This is more than just a job - it’s a chance to contribute to meaningful work that supports the Agency’s purpose: ensuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are heard, recognised, and empowered.

We’re looking for individuals who are:

- **detail-oriented and analytical**, with a knack for turning complex information into clear, actionable insights
- **motivated and experienced**, ready to take on challenges and deliver high-quality advice
- **collaborative and curious**, eager to work across teams to strengthen governance and accountability

In this role, you’ll help ensure that systems and processes are working as they should, risks are being managed effectively, and legislative obligations are being met. Your work will provide assurance that the Agency is operating with integrity and purpose.

As an APS 5 you will be expected to:

- engage in intellectually challenging work while exercising autonomy and professional judgement
- contribute to managing the NIAA audit and assurance work program
- ensure audit and assurance processes are rigorously followed, in keeping with relevant standards
- monitor appropriate auditing and assurance techniques, in compliance with relevant standards
- assist in completing assurance analysis and stakeholder interviews
- contribute to assurance reporting including cyclical reporting to NIAA's audit and risk committee/s, senior leadership forums and relevant government agencies
- assist with the development and delivery of assurance related advice, training and education to all staff, relevant stakeholders and partners
- contribute to the development and implementation of projects to improve NIAA audit and assurance practices, monitoring and control.

- enjoy being part of an agile team
- have demonstrated leadership, emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
- have well-developed verbal and written communication skills
- display sound analytical, research, decision-making and problem-solving skills
- are confident in learning new systems and processes
- can manage competing priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment
- can maintain cultural competency and commitment to continual development of cultural competency skills.

**Identified Position**

This position is Identified which signifies that the role has strong involvement in matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

This position is required to liaise with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and service providers. You will require cultural competency, including:

- understanding of the matters impacting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- demonstrated capability and commitment to continue to develop cultural competency.

**Eligibility**

To be eligible for this position you must be an Australian Citizen.

**Security Clearance Required**

Baseline Vetting (Protected)

**Contact Officer