The key duties of the position include: The Role Army Compliance and Assurance Unit (ACAU) is looking for an Assurance Assessor to work closely with an integrated team of supply chain specialists and become the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Supply Chain assurance activities. Some key duties of this role include, but are not limited to: Continual review and development of Supply Chain processes to ensure compliance Participate on Supply Chain assurance activities to ensure compliance with technical regulation Support unit corrective action remediation and reporting within the identified process for non-compliance Assist with all compliance and assurance activities and reporting on findings Provide compliance and assurance analysis and performance measurement, detail audit findings and recommendations for improvement of Army’s Supply Chain management Build and sustain effective relationships with team members and actively participate in team and group activities. Provide advice to stakeholders on Supply Chain compliance policies and regulations Interpret and comply with legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks About our Team ACAU is an Army unit to provide compliance and assurance to the Chief of Army. The unit, consisting of full time and part time uniformed members as well as APS SMEs, provide guidance and direction for all areas of governance. The team is extremely supportive and experienced in compliance and assurance activities, working collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders to deliver good governance across Army. Our Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will have an understanding of and a proven ability to apply compliance and assurance techniques within the Supply Chain management function. They are accountable to have and maintain a well-developed understanding of compliance to relevant legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Army’s mission and policy requirements. To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate: Previous experience as a Supply Chain officer Previous compliance and audit experience Sound written and verbal communication skills Experience in understanding and implementing government policy Analytical skills, including sound judgement and the ability to interpret legislation, policy, procedures and data to form evidence-based recommendations The ability to interpret legislation and complex matters then communicate in a clear and easy to understand manner Ability to use data and other supporting evidence when making decisions relating to assurance activities and to provide this in a written format to both internal and external stakeholders Ability to build positive, collaborative working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. Eligibility Security Clearance: Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”. Getting to know the Department of Defence The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees. Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job. Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work. Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few. We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce. To find out more about a career with Defence please visit https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers