The Professional Services Group (PSG) provides direct support to our Executive through independent quality assurance reviews and the provision of technical audit and accounting advice. We provide vital support to auditors from all parts of the ANAO, through our management of the ANAO’s technical audit supports including audit policy, audit methodologies and guidance, and our delivery of learning and development courses. We offer timely and high-quality technical auditing and accounting advice to our auditors when they are in the field. The group provides the Auditor-General with assurance that the work of the ANAO is of a high quality and in accordance with ANAO Auditing Standards.
The opportunity
This is a unique and exciting opportunity to take your audit skills to the next level. It is an opportunity to help build policy and methodology to support the ANAO’s work and to enhance your understanding of auditing standards and their application at the forefront of public service audit work.
As a Director within the PSG Audit Technical team, you will have the opportunity to:
* Become an expert and contribute to providing important advice to ANAO’s leaders, you will have access to learning and development activities, coaching, mentoring and ANAO’s generous studies assistance policy;
* Be involved in complex and challenging audit matters including supporting the ANAO Executive to make key decisions; and
* Work across different service groups within the ANAO, including Financial Statement audit, Performance Statements audit and/or Performance audit (if desired).
The key duties of the position include:
Under the broad supervision of the Senior Director, your responsibilities as a Director within the PSG Audit Technical team will include:
* Contributing to the Group’s provision of support to the Executive and audit service groups through the delivery of technical auditing advice and reporting about audit quality, including engaging and providing advice in the conduct of individual engagements;
* Undertaking technical research, and assist in drafting and reviewing of briefing papers and reports, for the provision of expert technical advice;
* Maintaining, developing and implementing audit related policies, methodologies and guidance, forming part of the ANAO Quality Management Framework, for our internal practitioners in line with our inclusive one-ANAO policy and culture.
* Supporting professional relationships with key internal colleagues and external stakeholders including ANAO senior management, peer auditing organisations, the Department of Finance, standard-setters and professional forums;
* Assisting with planning, co-ordinating, development and delivery of technical seminars and training; and
* Oversight of the work of junior staff, including providing coaching, guidance and feedback.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for applicants who are keen to build the skills and knowledge that will support them as a future audit and assurance leader. Your capability will be enhanced through a combination of learning and development activities and on-the-job-coaching. Further, ANAO Studies Assistance is available to support the achievement of accounting and other qualifications.
The successful candidate will have the following:
* Demonstrated critical thinking, analytical and presentation skills;
* Experience in auditing, reporting frameworks, research, evaluation, training or other relevant areas;
* A commitment to delivering high quality outputs, and exercise autonomy and responsibility under broad guidance;
* Experience working within a team and willingness to work collaboratively across different teams/service groups;
* The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; and
* The ability to establish positive working relationships with team members and stakeholders.
Please note:
* This recruitment process is being used to fill both ongoing and non-ongoing positions. Non-ongoing positions will be offered on a specified term basis for an initial period of up to 12 months with the possibility of being extended.
* A merit pool will be created from this activity that may be used to fill similar vacancies for a period of 18 months from the date of advertising.
* All positions are based in Canberra, with flexible working arrangements where the employee works partly in the office and partly from home, as agreed with the manager.
Eligibility
Desirable qualifications
There are no mandatory qualifications for this role, however tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/ or experience in commerce, governance, accounting or audit are highly desirable.
Eligibility
Citizenship – To be eligible for employment with the ANAO, applicants must be an Australian citizen.
Security Clearance – The Australian community requires the highest level of integrity from ANAO employees. The preferred applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Baseline clearance level. For more information about the AGSVA security clearance process, please refer to the AGSVA website.
Assessment process / Reasonable adjustment
As part of the assessment process, you may be asked to participate in one or more of the following assessment activities:
* Interview (in-person or virtual)
* Written assessment
If you believe you may require reasonable adjustments to participate in the assessment process, please ensure this is indicated on your application. A member of our recruitment team will contact you to discuss the adjustments prior to the assessment process.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted using the online recruitment system. Applications sent via email cannot be accepted.
Applicants are required to submit a current CV/resume and a statement of claims (500 words maximum) outlining why you are interested in this position and why you believe that you have the skills, capabilities, knowledge and experience to be considered for this role. Please provide examples which demonstrate your ability to perform the duties of the position.
We highly recommend that you refer to the ANAO Core Capability Framework when preparing your statement of claims.
Notes
Please note: Your email is our primary method of contacting you - please make sure the email address you provide us is correct, current and accessible.
We strongly recommend that you use a personal email address rather than your work email address to ensure you don’t miss updates and invitations to participate in the assessment process. Please also regularly check your junk or spam folders.
We look forward to receiving your application and exploring how your skills and experience can contribute to our agency.
Getting to know the Australian National Audit Office
The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) is a specialist public sector entity that provides a full range of audit services to the Australian Parliament, the Australian Government and public sector entities. The 'Auditor-General Act 1997' provides the legislative framework for the role of the Auditor-General and the ANAO. The purpose of the ANAO is to drive accountability and transparency in the Australian Government sector through quality evidence based audit services and independent reporting to Parliament, the Executive and the public, with the result of improving public sector performance. The Executive is accountable to Parliament for its use of public resources and the administration of legislation passed by the Parliament. The Auditor-General scrutinises and provides independent assurance as to whether the Executive is operating and accounting for its performance in accordance with Parliament’s purpose.