The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) is seeking an experienced professional for the position of Assistant Director Audit Assurance in Canberra. This role is pivotal in ensuring the integrity and efficiency of DAFF’s audit operations, contributing to the department’s mission of safeguarding Australia’s agricultural resources.
Role Overview
As the Assistant Director Audit Assurance, you will:
- Lead Audit Operations: Provide strategic leadership to the audit team, ensuring the effective execution of regulatory audit and assurance activities.
- Develop Assurance Frameworks: Oversee the creation and maintenance of frameworks that support the Regulatory Assurance Strategy, ensuring alignment with DAFF’s objectives.
- Engage Stakeholders: Collaborate with various stakeholders, including government agencies, industry bodies, and clients, to enhance audit processes and address compliance issues.
- Manage Technical Support: Ensure auditors have access to accurate and timely technical advice, serving as the liaison between the Audit Assurance Branch and national programs.
- Furthermore, collaborate with key stakeholders to identify areas for growth while ensuring continuous improvement through regular assessments and feedback. As a result, these efforts will strengthen the team’s effectiveness and align with organizational goals
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Foster a cohesive national team culture, overseeing performance to ensure consistent execution of audit activities.
- Policy Development: Contribute to the development and implementation of export-related strategies and policies, ensuring they meet regulatory standards.
- Risk Management: Analyze audit data to develop risk-based strategies, directing resources to priority risk settings and providing assurance that risks are effectively managed.
- Furthermore, collaborate with key stakeholders to identify areas for growth while ensuring continuous improvement through regular assessments and feedback. As a result, these efforts will strengthen the team’s effectiveness and align with organizational goals
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate will have:
- Regulatory Experience: Background in regulation, policy, project management, or related fields, preferably within agriculture or similar industries.
- Leadership Skills: Proven ability to manage high-performing teams in dynamic environments.
- Analytical Abilities: Strong skills in data analysis and reporting to inform decision-making processes.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Experience in building and maintaining productive relationships with various stakeholders.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit their applications by [closing date], including a resume and a cover letter addressing the key responsibilities and qualifications.In addition, work closely with stakeholders to identify skill gaps and develop targeted solutions. Moreover, ensure the consistent implementation of best practices while promoting a culture of continuous learning. As a result, these efforts will not only improve team performance but also support long-term organizational success
Assistant Director Audit & Assurance Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry Canberra ACT
Assistant Director Audit Assurance role at DAFF in Canberra, overseeing audit operations and regulatory compliance.
Furthermore, collaborate with key stakeholders to identify areas for growth while ensuring continuous improvement through regular assessments and feedback. As a result, these efforts will strengthen the team’s effectiveness and align with organizational goals
Capability Building: Lead initiatives to improve the audit team’s capacity and capability. Focus on training, governance, and business improvement projects. Also, work with stakeholders to identify skill gaps and develop solutions. Ensure the consistent use of best practices and promote continuous learning. These efforts will improve team performance and support long-term success.
