Senior Assurance Advisor

About ASL

ASL is an independent delivery partner for Australian governments undertaking energy infrastructure investment programs and is an independent subsidiary of AEMO.  Our dynamic market relationships and connection to AEMO and Government mean we are uniquely placed to be the bridge between what our energy system needs and those who can deliver it.  

Our in-house team of commercial, financial markets and energy system leaders provide expert advisory and tender delivery services to AEMO and Australia's governments, helping to develop transition pathways and deploy long-term investment in new renewable energy infrastructure. Our work fosters certainty around the energy transition, removing barriers to entry, accelerating investment, and helping turn project plans into the right infrastructure, at the right time and place.  

By leveraging innovation and efficiencies from the private sector, we deliver better outcomes for communities and consumers, secured through a best-practice tender process, proven in NSW and now deployed to support the Australian Government in the delivery of its Capacity Investment Scheme. 

Our vision is to create a net zero energy system that benefits all Australians. We are driven by our purpose of bridging ambition and action to deliver the energy transition. Through innovative solutions and a commitment to sustainability, we aim to lead the way in transforming the energy landscape, ensuring a cleaner, more equitable future for everyone. Join us in our mission to make a significant impact on Australia's energy future.

About the Team, Role & Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Head of Enterprise Compliance & Assurance, this role delivers independent and objective assurance and advisory activities aimed at adding value and improving ASL's operations. This is an integral role that supports Management to effectively fulfill their responsibilities by employing a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and strengthen ASL's governance, risk management, and internal control processes.

This role is suited to someone who can proactively build and maintain strong relationships with ASL'S business units (including Line 1), the enterprise risk and compliance team, and subject matter experts in areas such as financial markets, commercial, and system planning, to foster a strong compliance culture and continuous improvement mindset. Together, these efforts ensure the provision of an effective assurance function that helps to strengthen ASL's resilience, operational excellence, and long-term sustainability and ensures ASL is always compliant and delivering best practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Head of Enterprise Compliance & Assurance to establish and implement an Assurance Framework and Program for ASL
• Conduct assurance reviews of business processes to ensure compliance and strategic alignment
• Deliver insights and assurance reports to the Executive Team, Senior Management, the Board and Committees on the effectiveness of business processes
• Provide support for regulatory and third-party audits through a systematic and disciplined approach, promoting transparency, compliance, and continuous improvement
• Develop and implement a risk-based assurance plan, assurance maps, and monitoring of assurance actions in collaboration with senior managers
• Enhance internal control understanding by performing Line 2 assurance on business processes, aiding key decision-making
• Support the embedment and maturity of the three lines model, ensuring effective oversight of Line 1 responsibilities
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders through a proactive approach, developing assurance strategies, and providing guidance and recommendations
• Actively participate in the Risk & Compliance Community of Practice to share updates, information, and insights, driving improvements in assurance practices
• Maintain the Governance Risk Compliance (GRC) IT system in relation to the assurance process

About You & the Role Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in risk management and regulatory compliance, preferably within a consulting or medium/large organisation, with a strong understanding of Line 2 and Line 3 assurance activities in complex environments
• Proven ability to critically analyse and interpret complex information, applying advanced analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail to support effective, well reasoned decision making
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with a track record of delivering high quality work within agreed timeframes while managing competing priorities in dynamic, fast paced settings
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, including experience presenting to senior leaders, facilitating meetings, and producing clear, effective written reports
• Ability to build and sustain positive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, working both independently and collaboratively to achieve outcomes
• Understanding of, and genuine interest in, the energy sector, including its challenges and opportunities
• Tertiary qualifications in business, finance, law, or risk (desirable but not essential)