- Ongoing & Non-ongoing for an initial period of up to 12 months, Flexible working arrangements will be considered
- Woden, ACT or Brisbane, QLD
- Location: Woden, ACT or Brisbane, QLD
- Application Closing Date: 23-Nov-2026

Classification APS Level 6 ($101,657 - $114,239)

Employment Type

Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for an initial period of up to 12 months)

This role is being advertised as both ongoing and non-ongoing, with the employment type to be determined in negotiation with the preferred candidate and the NIAA delegate.

Where a non-ongoing specified term is offered, this would be for an initial period of up to 12 months, with possibility of extension up to a maximum period of two years.

A non-ongoing offer may result in conversion to an ongoing offer of employment, however this must occur within 18 months from the opening date of this advertisement.

Flexible Work

Flexible working arrangements will be considered The Opportunity The Finance and Integrity Division has an exciting chance for dynamic, motivated, and experienced individuals within the Integrity, Performance and Assurance Branch. The Audit and Assurance Team ensures that process and system controls are operating as intended, provides confidence that risk is being managed appropriately and legislative requirements are being met. You will be responsible for undertaking work that is complex in nature, working with some autonomy and under limited direction.

You will contribute to implementing the NIAA audit and assurance work program with key duties including:

- assisting in the delivery of the Integrated Audit and Assurance Work Program, NIAA Assurance Strategy and Grant Assurance Framework




- delivering high-quality audit and assurance products and undertaking complex data analysis
- maintaining culturally competency and commitment to continual development of cultural competency skills
- coordinating assurance reporting including cyclical reporting to NIAA's audit and risk committee, other governance committees and relevant government agencies
- leading the development and implementation of projects to improve NIAA audit and assurance practices, monitoring and control
- identifying emerging trends and ongoing issues from assurance reviews and keeping the leadership team informed of risks. Suggesting strategies to resolve these matters
- interrogating data, systems and processes in order to identify risk and areas for improvement.

Our Ideal Candidate We are seeking motivated, adaptable and collaborative professionals who enjoy contributing to high-performing teams. You will bring emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, along with excellent verbal and written communication abilities. With sound analytical, research, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, you can quickly learn new systems and processes, manage competing priorities, and work independently to deliver quality outcomes.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

- experience in audit, assurance, compliance, finance and/or evaluation within a government or complex organisational environment




- a strong understanding of relevant legislation, policy frameworks and governance requirements
- the ability to lead strategic initiatives, manage complex projects and deliver outcomes within competing priorities
- excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain productive stakeholder relationships.

Highly desirable: Relevant Audit/accounting/investigations qualification(s) and/or equivalent experience.

Identified Position

This position is Identified which signifies that the role has strong involvement in matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

This position is required to liaise with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and service providers. You will require cultural competency, including:

- understanding of the matters impacting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- demonstrated capability and commitment to continue to develop cultural competency.

Eligibility To be eligible for this position you must be an Australian Citizen. The successful candidate will be required to be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check.

Security Clearance Required

Baseline Vetting (Protected)

Contact Officer

Brendan Mason on 02 6152 3402 or [email protected]

Please Note – This is an unclassified web based recruitment system so your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your one page pitch and resume.

📌 Assurance Officer - Integrity, Performance and Assurance (Woden Valley)
🏢 Australian Government
📍 Woden Valley