Audit And Governance Officer

The Position
The Audit and Governance Officer will provide support to the Team Leader Governance and Executive Support in ensuring the compliance and facilitation of activities primarily across AlburyCity’s Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC), Internal Audit and other Governance functions. This will include supporting the administration of meetings, managing workflow, ensuring accountability is maintained, as well as engaging with internal and external stakeholders to assist with delivering key actions across these functions. Other Governance functions will include supporting the Governance and Public Information Coordinator with processing public requests for information, maintaining AlburyCity’s overarching compliance systems, as well as contributing towards governance frameworks across the organisation. 

• Working 35 hours per week with a fortnightly RDO
• Flexible working arrangement
• Come and work for an engaging and dynamic team

About us 
We are the facilitator of a thriving, resilient and liveable city full of opportunities, and the custodians of an environment like no other. We ensure Albury is a great place to live, work and invest. 
  
Qualifications & experience 

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Law or related discipline or extensive relevant work experience.  
• Good understanding of Governance and Audit principals relating to Local Government.
• Strong investigative skills.
• Strong ability to form effective working relationships.
• Strong co-ordination and task management skills.

Tasks & responsibilities 

• Ensure successful implementation and compliance with the NSW Office of Local Government Risk Management and Internal Audit Guidelines requirements through ARIC and Internal Audit functions. 
• Under the supervision and support of the Team Leader Governance and Executive Support, contribute to the development and successful delivery AlburyCity’s Internal Audit Plan, including managing the progress of internal audit recommendations, and providing ongoing education and awareness to internal staff to support and facilitate internal audits.
• Assist with providing administrative and Governance support across the ARIC function, including the preparation of relevant reports, agendas and minutes.  
• Maintain effective working relationships and engagement with ARIC members and Internal Audit facilitators.
• Assist with developing and maintaining policies, procedures and processes.

Hours
Based on a 35 hour week, with actual days and times being Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm, with an RDO in accordance with AlburyCity's RDO guidelines.

Benefits 
Live and work in a culture rich location minutes from the Murray River, just a short drive to one of Victoria’s best wine regions and with the ski fields so close you will be zooming down the mountains in under two hours.  

Our employee benefits include professional development and flexible working conditions. Our conditions of employment support equal opportunities and an ethical, diverse, and inclusive workplace. 

We also recognise and value your priorities beyond work. It’s important to us that you have a sustainable work–life balance, so we offer flexible working arrangements, a nine-day fortnight (full-time staff) and a range of leave options and support programs.

AlburyCity is committed to being a child safe organisation by creating cultures, adopting strategies and taking action to empower children. We work hard to keep them safe from harm because child safety is everyone’s responsibility.

This role closes on the 23 June 2024 The role may close earlier for the right applicant. Should you require any further information for this role please email Melissa Smead on *************@alburycity.nsw.gov.au or call on 0456 545 ***