Director, Financial Audit

Director, Financial Audit

Details: The ACT Audit Office is an independent Officer of the Legislative Assembly. The Audit Office supports the Auditor-General in carrying out the functions of the Audit Office, with a view to promoting public accountability in the public administration of the Australian Capital Territory. To achieve this, the Audit Office performs a range of activities, which includes conducting performance audits and financial statement audits and considering public interest disclosures received under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2012.

The Audit Office is seeking a senior executive of proven ability to lead its Financial Audit Group. The Director, Financial Audits reports to the Auditor-General and is a key member of the Audit Office's Executive Team. The Director is responsible for:

• achieving planned outcomes for the Audit Office as set out in the Audit Office's Strategic Plan and supporting Financial Audit Action Plan;
• completion of the financial statement audit program in accordance with relevant Auditing Standards and within required timeframes;
• demonstrating leadership and modelling integrity by applying sound judgement and ethics and providing frank and fearless advice in meeting responsibilities as a key member of the Audit Office's Executive Team; and
• building strong relationships and collaborating effectively by representing the Audit Office to the Legislative Assembly and its Committees, public sector agencies, interacting with staff and stakeholders in a fair, decent and professional manner and responding effectively to staff concerns.

As Chief Finance Officer, the Director, Financial Audits is responsible for oversighting the Audit Office's financial and budgetary management and reporting.

Eligibility and Other Requirements: Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or professional memberships are highly desirable. All ACT employees are required to undergo employment screening. This position is a Position of Trust 1 and therefore, the successful candidate will be required to gain and maintain a Baseline National Security Clearance. If a security clearance is not successful, employment in the position will not commence or, if already commenced, will be terminated.

Remuneration: The successful applicant will be engaged under a performance-based contract (up to five years); which includes a remuneration package ranging from $228,037 to $237,944 depending on current superannuation arrangements of the successful applicant. This includes a cash component of $180,124.

Contract: The successful applicant will be engaged under a performance-based contract for a period of up to five years. Prospective applicants should be aware that long-term engagements are tabled in the ACT Legislative Assembly.

Notes: Assessment of applicants for this position may include a review of written applications, psychometric and practical skills analysis, consideration of referee comments, and one or more interviews.

The position is located in Canberra. A relocation allowance is available to assist successful applicants to relocate from a residence outside the ACT to Canberra.

Contact Officer: Further information about the position is available from Rosario San Miguel (Acting Principal, Professional Services) (02) 6207 0905 rosario.sanmiguel@act.gov.au.