Manager Audit and Assurance

Job Req ID

Home Affairs - 134398

Location

ACT; NSW; NT; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA 

Classification

APS Level 6 - $90,199.00 and $103,770.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

Employment Type

Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time / Part-time 

Flexible work

Flexible arrangements available 

Contact Officer

Sean Reynolds on 02 6264 1185 or Sean.Reynolds@Homeaffairs.gov.au 

Applications close on 04/11/2024 at 11:59pm AEDT (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

About our opportunity

This process is being used to fill multiple immediate vacancies. A merit pool may be established and used to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months. 

About our team

Chief Operating Officer Group | Integrity Security & Assurance | Audit & Assurance | Internal Scrutiny

Audit and Assurance Branch provides independent advice and assurance across the department and the ABF and enables effective external oversight of the department's functions and activities. The role of the Branch is to provide confidence that risks are being managed and the department is meeting its obligations to the community.

Core functions include:

• Overseeing the internal and external audit and fraud control arrangements
• Managing the Department's statutory obligations under the Public Interest Disclosure scheme
• Managing the relationships with external scrutiny bodies such as the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO), the Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman, Australian Human Rights Commission and the Australian Red Cross
• Providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice, statutory reporting and insight on immigration detention and the management of individual long-term detention cases
• Monitoring and assessing the Department's compliance with its key obligations and assuring the integrity of the policy and procedure control framework.

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Our ideal candidate

The Department is looking for people who enjoy working in a high paced, rapidly evolving and forward-thinking environment, are able to work with limited direction and be accountable for organising their own workflow to support the outcomes of their team. Our ideal candidate will help to maintain and further develop our processes. In these roles you will be exposed to a range of technology-based systems and platform and have access to training resources to assist you to excel in your role and support your professional development.

Our ideal candidate will also:

• Be self-motivated, flexible and able to manage their time effectively
• Be able to explore innovative solutions to solve complex problems
• Be analytical thinkers and able to effectively research, extract and assess information from a variety of sources and systems to assist in preparing annual reports
• Possess a high level of attention to detail
• Engage with internal and external clients
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation
• Possess excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills.

Duties and responsibilities
 

• Engaging regularly with key stakeholders and develop strong working relationships within the Department and across other Government agencies
• Prepare and provide advice to management relating to key business risks, opportunities and vulnerabilities relating to the Department's key functions, operations and strategic direction
• Contribute to the work of Audit and Assurance Branch more broadly
• Maintain complete and accurate records in accordance with the current legislation and Departmental policy
• Responding to complex queries from business areas
• Assigned project work, including ad hoc tasks
• Review and update internal team standard operating procedures regularly
• Undertake other duties as directed to support the Section more broadly.
   

How to apply

Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 04/11/2024 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEDT  – Late applications will not be accepted.

As part of your application you will be required to prepare and submit a one-page applicant response document in relation to the advertised role, outlining:

• How your skills, knowledge, and experience will be relevant to this role
• Why you are interested in the role and what you can offer us
• Any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role

Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number – 134398 in the document footer.

Prior to preparing your response it is recommended you review the Work Level standards relevant to the classification you are applying to. It may also be useful to refer to the Integrated Leadership Systems information relevant to the classification.

Eligibility

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

The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance, and:
 

• ABF Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).
• Home Affairs Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Onboarding Check.
   

In certain circumstances, an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC) may be required in addition to, or in lieu of, an Onboarding Check, which will be determined by the delegate as necessary.  

Diversity and inclusion

The Department is committed to workforce diversity and applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background or have a disability are encouraged to apply.

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

Technical assistance

For technical enquiries please call or email for assistance:

• Email: recruitment@homeaffairs.gov.au
• Phone: 1300 793 883 (within Australia) or +61 2 6196 0444 (outside of Australia)

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Notes

The Department of Home Affairs offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position. The Australian Public Service (APS) Employee Value Proposition (EVP) highlights the top reasons our employees enjoy working in the APS.

The Department may provide relocation assistance to eligible APS employees required to relocate. The level of assistance will vary depending on the reason for relocating and your personal circumstances. For further information please enquire with the contact officer listed in the advertisement.

Information about employment and advice on how to apply for vacancies can be obtained from the Department’s website at https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/careers

Candidates should be aware that in roles where vaccination against COVID-19 is required by public health orders/directions or other legislation proof of vaccination will be required. If a candidate is not fully vaccinated or is unwilling to be vaccinated within a reasonable time period, they may not be offered that role.