Assurance specialist

• Leading the development of the assurance framework, including principles, policies, and guidance materials
• Providing expert guidance on assurance approaches, maturity, and the effectiveness of controls
• Strengthening grants management processes at the award activity level and identifying gaps or trends through complex data analysis
• Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders including auditors and governance committees to embed consistent practices
• Preparing high-quality briefing materials and reports regarding assurance outcomes and risks

• Must be an Australian citizen
• Must undergo an ID verification check and a Police Check
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing assurance, governance, or risk management frameworks within Commonwealth agencies
• Strong awareness of the PGPA Act, Commonwealth Grant Rules and Principles, and general APS governance requirements
• Proven capacity to interpret complex information and form sound judgements on control effectiveness
• Exceptional writing skills to produce persuasive assurance documents and the ability to influence stakeholders
• Ability to design practical and scalable assurance tools that deliver impactful outcomes

Qualifications in assurance, risk management, governance, auditing or a related field are desirable