Address JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title Internal Audit Principal
Classification PWC Band 4 Admin Corporate Services FT Position no. 41989
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Business unit Safety, People and Governance Location Darwin
Reports to Senior Manager Risk, Compliance and Audit Reports to p/no. 36499
Power and Water values diversity in the workplace. Therefore, under an approved special measures plan,
Special Measures Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) applicants will be given priority selection, provided they meet
all essential selection criteria and are suitable at the level commensurate with the position.
Information for Applications must be limited to a one-page summary sheet and an attached resume/cv. For further information
applicants for applicants and example applications: click here
Information above If you accept this position, a detailed summary of your merit (including work history, experience, qualifications,
selected applicant’s skills, information from referees, etc.) will be provided to other applicants, to ensure transparency and better
merit understanding of the reasons for decision. For further information: click here
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
The objective of the role is to manage, coordinate and enhance Power and Water’s Internal Audit program including review and evaluation
activities to ensure accountability, improved performance and a reduction in the organisation's exposure to risk, as well as procurement
and management of any outsourced Internal Audit service provider.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The “WHAT” to be delivered
Responsible for the leadership, innovation, governance, and management necessary to manage the relationship with Power and
Water’s outsourced Internal Audit providers, manage the Internal Audit program and reporting, and to monitor and facilitate the timely
completion of actions responding to audit findings.
Assist management and the board in developing a rolling three-year audit plan and scopes.
Develop and maintain Internal Audit management tools and practices to analyse and report audit outcomes to the executive and board
(through its Audit and Risk Management Committee).
Manage the completion of Power and Water’s annual audit plan and ensure that audit scopes are aligned to Power and Water’s
strategic objectives.
Liaise with all levels of the business to ensure the appropriate and realistic responses to audits and verify that actions are completed.
Promote organisational audit best practice through workshops, education and awareness supporting an ethical culture.
Manage the work performed by outsourced Internal Audit providers to ensure quality output, including clear, concise, and outcomes-
focused reporting, robust findings and appropriate actions with realistic timeframes for completion.
Carry out duties in accordance with Power and Water's safety, environmental and quality policy, safety principles, corporate values,
and strategies.
COMPETENCY PROFILE
“HOW” to do it
Builds effective teams Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
Courage Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said
Cultivates innovation Creating new and better ways for the organisation to be successful.
Customer focus Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
Directs work Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.
Interpersonal acumen Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people
Plans and aligns Planning and prioritising work to meet commitments aligned with organisational goals.
Resourcefulness Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
LAST UPDATED: February 2024
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MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
No. of direct reports 0 No. of indirect reports 0
Key interactions: External stakeholders (as per single point accountability framework), directors, executive leadership team, senior leadership group, all employees, external customers
COMPLIANCE
We expect you to:
Actively align, support and promote Power and Water Corporation’s (PWC) Values and support building a constructive workplace
culture that celebrates achievement through its people.
Carry out duties in accordance with PWC’s Safety and Environmental policies and procedures, working towards our goal of Zero
Harm.
Ensure all activities undertaken as a Power and Water employee comply with PWC’s Code of Conduct , Management Standards and
Procedures, relevant Acts, legal demands and that you manage all of your activities and responsibilities within the PWC risk
management framework.
SELECTION CRITERIA
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS EXPERIENCE
Highly developed organisational skills, particularly the Significant experience, knowledge and awareness of
ability to balance conflicting priorities and meet deadlines contemporary issues relating to audit including best
in an environment undertaking continuous improvement practice.
and change. Extensive knowledge of and experience in the delivery and
To be a self-starter, motivated and have the ability to work management of Internal Audit in a large organisation.
independently as well as part of a small team. Demonstrated experience in the provision of concise and
Proven communication and interpersonal skills, including clear audit reporting to various audiences, including
the ability to maintain professional relationships with a directors and executive and senior management.
range of stakeholders to achieve strategic business Demonstrated experience in the procurement and/or
objectives. contract management of high quality and value for money
Demonstrated negotiation and influencing skills to ensure outsourced Internal Audit service providers.
Internal Audit is given appropriate priority in a busy
environment.
Demonstrated ability to assist executive and senior
management to address findings and develop appropriate
and timely solutions, including interim mitigations for high-
risk issues.
Membership of a relevant professional body, e.g. Institute
of Internal Auditors Australia
Post-graduate qualifications in a relevant discipline Experience managing Internal Audit in a utilities
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline environment.
FURTHER INFORMATION
1. Contact John Pease on 0412 067 127 for further information about the position
2. Information about Power and Water Corporation may be viewed at powerwater.com.au
3. The total remuneration package amounts published for this position include base salary, superannuation and annual leave
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Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=289621 Approved February 2024
Vacancy closes 22/02/2024 John Pease - Deputy CEO – Safety, People and
Governance
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