The Role
The acquisition of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines is an historic and transformative endeavour for Australia. The whole-of-nation effort to safely and securely deliver the cutting edge nuclear-powered submarine program will transform Australia's economic and national security landscape for decades to come.
This APS 6 position supports three portfolios, Fraud, Audit, and Corporate Risk and plays a key role in preventing, detecting, and responding to fraud and non-compliance in accordance with the Commonwealth Fraud Control Framework.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Assistant Director to deliver fraud control and investigation activities, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policy, and procedural frameworks.
Key responsibilities include:
* Analysing complex information and evidence to identify fraud and non compliance risks, and recommending appropriate enforcement, remediation, or corrective actions
* Preparing assessment and investigation reports and evidence based recommendations for decision makers
* Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies, regulatory bodies, and legal service providers
* Contributing to fraud detection and prevention initiatives, including fraud risk assessments, control testing and data analysis
* Ensuring all activities are conducted lawfully, and in accordance with APS Values and Code of Conduct, and the ASA Nuclear Mindset Principles
About our Team
The Directorate of Fraud, Audit and Corporate Risk is a small team responsible for preventing, detecting, and responding to fraud and non-compliance in accordance with the Commonwealth Fraud Control Framework and the Australian Government Investigations Standard.
The Directorate manages the ASA Internal Audit function which includes monitoring audit recommendations to closure.
In addition the Directorate plays a key role in Corporate Risk Management by identifying emerging risks, assessing their potential impact, and advising leadership on risk treatment strategies.
Our Ideal Candidate
We are a dynamic organization seeking employees who are agile, innovative and energised by high-paced work. We are seeking highly motivated and collaborative minded people who will have the opportunity to contribute to a once in a lifetime program.
Our ideal candidates will bring the following attributes and skills to the role:
* Proven experience in fraud prevention, detection, investigation, or compliance, ideally within a government or regulatory environment, along with a solid understanding of relevant legislation, fraud control frameworks, and risk management principles
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills, the ability to interpret data, identify patterns, and assess complex matters
* Well developed written and verbal communication skills, enabling them to prepare clear briefings and reports, engage effectively with stakeholders, and contribute confidently to decision making
* Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities, and collaborate constructively while supporting junior staff and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives