Deputy Audit Manager (Local Government Reviews)
Job No:
AUDITORSA201721715
Location:
Adelaide
Vacancy |
2017-22205 |
Employment type: |
Term/temporary - 12 months (two roles available) |
Eligibility: |
External vacancy - open to everyone |
Salary range: |
ASO6 - $87,384 - $92,743 pa plus 9.5% super |
Location: |
Central office located in Adelaide CBD. |
About us
If you join our Department you will become part of a friendly and supportive team committed to professional excellence. You will work collaboratively doing a variety of interesting and challenging work that you will find personally satisfying while building skills to advance your career.
Our extensive training and development programs include on the job training, in the classroom and online learning. These programs provide the skills to perform at your best.
Flexible working and leave arrangements are part of the way we operate. Balancing work and personal life is important and we provide a range of entitlements to meet these needs.
For more information on working with us please meet our people here.
About the role
The Deputy Audit Manager (Local Government Reviews) reports to the Principal Audit Manager (Local Government Reviews) for planning, conducting and reporting on examinations under section 32 of the Public Finance and Audit Act 1997 (PFAA).
In conducting these examinations, you will need to apply professional and technical skills, including the application of accounting and auditing standards and practices, interpretation of legislation and application of government accountability frameworks under the direction of senior staff.
Your duties will include:
- Assisting in the identification of issues and matters of significance relating to local government sector wide operations and client specific operations
- Under direction initiating, planning and conducting examinations of publicly funded bodies, publicly funded projects and local government indemnity schemes under section 32 of the PFAA
- Formulating opinions on issues and identify recommendations for improvement, including taking a lead role in the communication of findings to client management through the preparation of management letters and in exit interviews
- Reporting on the outcomes of examinations to the appropriate level of client management and for inclusion in the Auditor-General’s Report to Parliament.
To be successful in this role you must have experience in undertaking and reporting on complex matters of public interest, working as part of a small team and developing and maintaining effective working relationships with senior clients/management. You will also need to have excellent communication skills and well-developed research and analytical skills.
Essential requirements
An appropriate degree and membership of a professional accounting body as recognised by the Auditor-General
Special conditions
- Must have Australian citizenship or Australian permanent residency status at time of applying
- The preferred candidate will be required to undergo a criminal history check
How to apply
- Read the role description. Click here to download.
- Read the guidelines for applicants. Click here to download.
- Complete the form below and add your attachments. This must include:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Competency statement (response to each of the competencies listed in the role description)
- Academic transcript/s
- Proof of Australian citizenship/residency (if applicable)
- Successful criminal history check (only if you already have one)
Applications close 5pm Friday 18 August 2017
The Auditor-General’s Department promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.