APS5/6 Internal Auditor

Centrally-located in Canberra, our federal government client operates in a fast-paced work environment. This department is conveniently located close to shops, restaurants, and amenities.

The Opportunity

With the greenfield establishment of a new team, multiple roles are being offered as either an s26 permanent transfer or a 12-month non-ongoing contract with the view to permanency. There will be opportunities for high-performing APS5s or APS6s to have acting opportunities. You will be conducting internal audits on interesting and varied subject matter. You will be working for a strong performing Director who is highly approachable, supportive, and engaged with team members.
 
Salaried, non-ongoing contracts will be considered for those keen to move into the APS – this client is genuinely open-minded and keen to find a motivated person wanting to get their APS career off to a strong start. Salary increases and IFAs will also be considered based on a business case to attract high performers.
 
The Role

As an APS5 or APS6 Internal Auditor your key responsibilities include:

• Monitor and implement audit recommendations through the department's tracking database
• Perform project-based research, develop briefs and minutes for the department's Executive, offer advice to internal stakeholders, and apply critical and strategic thinking to address issues
• Coordinate internal audit and audit committee surveys, and analyse the results
• Provide advice and prepare meeting papers for the Assurance and Audit Committee under supervisor guidance
• Provide support to supervisor for the management of outsourced providers, including procurement processes and ongoing contract management
• Support communication of audit and fraud outcomes across the department, along with team administration tasks such as monthly accruals, budget monitoring, and access coordination for contractors and ANAO auditors

You are an experienced Internal/External/Performance/IT Auditor, or you have experience in Financial Audit, IT Audit, or HR Legislative Audit. You have working experience in the APS, Big 4, or a mid-tier consulting firm. You have a good attitude and exhibit a consultative and collaborative approach to your communication and are comfortable working with all levels of the organisation to understand their challenges. You can think outside the box, make recommendations for change, and negotiate outcomes that clearly improve the organisation you work for.
 
Relevant accounting degree qualifications with a CA/CPA or working towards them are desirable.

Applicants must be Australian citizens with an existing AGSVA Security Clearance

Salary / Rate

• $81k - $100k + 15.4% Super
• Opportunity to act up to APS6 or EL1 level
• S26 transfer for existing APS employees; or 12 month non-ongoing contract with view to permanency
• Central Canberra location

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link.
 
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Eileen Cheng on 02 6108 4*** quoting ref no. 18442
 
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