Assistant Director

EL 1 - $112,294 - $120,780 per annum plus superannuation
- Legal & Governance Division
- Brisbane, QLD,Canberra, ACT,Other
- Work with us right around Australia to protect this beautiful country from biosecurity risks, building more sustainable agriculture, fisheries and forestry, and contributing to a prosperous future. We focus on engaging in authentic consultation with First Nations Australians and seek to embrace and learn from their traditional knowledge. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) operates all over Australia. We connect with industries and communities in a large number of cities and regions. Our footprint enables our staff to work with us and stay connected with their local communities. Diversity is one of our department’s core values, and we work hard to maintain an environment where people feel safe to bring their authentic selves to work. We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce where staff are well supported. DAFF’s inclusion networks play a critical role to achieving this. Our First Nations Staff Network provides support and guidance to our Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander staff in a culturally safe environment. This contributes towards opportunities for effective consultation, collaboration and engagement with our staff and leaders._

**Who we are**
Internal Audit’s role includes monitoring, assessing and analysing organisational risks and controls and reviewing compliance with policies, procedures and legislation. Internal Audit works with the Audit and Risk Committee to provide the secretary and executive management with assurance that controls are effective, and risks are being managed or mitigated. Where there is room for improvement, Internal Audit makes recommendations for enhancing business processes. Internal Audit services are provided through an outsourced arrangement between the department and service providers. An annual Internal Audit Program outlines the planned audit activity to be undertaken throughout the year.

**The Job**
As an Assistant Director you may lead a small team to assist the Director - Internal Audit and Chief Internal Auditor to manage systems, processes and reporting relating to external scrutineer and internal audit recommendations. Your responsibilities will include:

- assisting department business areas to develop recommendation implementation plans
- monitoring and assisting business areas to report on the status of the implementation of recommendations
- assessing recommendation closure information and providing advice to the business area
- advising the Director, Internal Audit on the closure of recommendations, and facilitating endorsement by the audit committee of the closure of recommendations
- drafting high-quality reports for presentation to the audit committee
- drafting high-quality internal audit communications relating to recommendations
- facilitating the extraction of data required by the ANAO in performance audits
- developing and incorporating better-practice in IT systems and procedural documentation relating to the above
- supporting other internal audit streams as required
- cross training with other internal audit assistant directors.

**Work location**

**What we are looking for**

**Knowledge and experience**
- Good understanding of the internal audit process within the Commonwealth Government context.
- Good understanding of audit committee and requirements as outlined in the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 and related Rules.
- Knowledge and experience in risk management.
- Experienced staff manager.

**Eligibility**
The successful applicant must note that if the position requires unescorted access within an aviation or maritime security zone, you will be required to obtain and maintain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) or Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC).