Job description
Agency Attorney-General's Department Work unit Audit, Risk and Integrity
Job title Director Audit, Risk and Integrity Designation Administrative Officer 7
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $113,938 - $122,574 Location Darwin
Position number 18342 RTF Closing 10/09/2025
Contact officer Sarah McMaster on or
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APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment
process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the
merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures
plans, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Mange the internal audit functions of the Attorney-General's Department (AGD)and the Department of Corrections (DoC)
under a shared service model. The incumbent is expected to operate autonomously and use a high degree of initiative in
undertaking responsibilities within the role.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Manage the insourced internal audit function for two different agencies to ensure delivery of timely and quality internal
audit services, enabling the CEO to meet relevant obligations under the Financial Management Act 1995 (within AGD and
DoC).
1. Promote continuous improvement across both client agencies
2. Provide administrative and secretariat services to the AGD and DoC RMACs.
3. Oversee the work quality and work tasks of the Audit Officer.
4. Provide internal control advisory services as requested by the Director or Senior Director.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Experience managing and overseeing the work of an internal audit function, including in planning and conducting risk-
based internal audits in accordance with professional standards.
2. Experience in preparing high-quality written reports, submissions and briefings that are clear, objective, defensible, and
tailored to executive audiences, using appropriate formats and plain language
3. Experience in managing or supporting the operations of a Risk Management and Audit Committee (RMAC) or equivalent
governance body.
4. Good consultancy and negotiation skills with a strong track record of success in working collaboratively with others with
demonstrated experience in building sound networks and relationships with senior management.
5. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, in articulating complex matters clearly and succinctly.
6. Strong conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving capability.
7. Good judgement, discretion and ethical decision-making, particularly in handling sensitive matters, escalating issues
appropriately and navigating complex governance, compliance and integrity issues.
Desirable
1. Relevant tertiary and postgraduate qualifications.
1. Membership of a relevant professional body.
2. Contemporary knowledge of internal audit as it pertains to a public sector environment.
Further information
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant
from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. Some travel within the Northern Territory may be required.