el1 assistant director, audit and assurance.

• Location: Sydney CBD
• Classification: EL1 Equivalent
• Rate: $602.55 per day + Super
• Term: Contract - 2 month contract

About the Opportunity

Are you an audit professional looking to apply your expertise to a high-profile Federal Government client? We are seeking an Assistant Director, Audit & Assurance to join a mission-driven department in the Sydney CBD.

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain insights into Australia’s clean energy and environmental initiatives. Working within the Office of the CFO, you will play a critical role in ensuring that the agency meets its business objectives through robust risk management and excellent assurance operations.

The Impact You Will Make

As a key member of the Risk and Assurance team, you will lead a wide range of internal audit and general assurance activities:

• Coordinate the internal audit program, including planning, scheduling, and monitoring deliverables.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors and internal audit service providers (including the ANAO).
• Support the continuous improvement of assurance and control frameworks, preparing high-quality briefs and papers for Senior Executives and Audit Committees.
• Build a positive culture around audit by developing strong relationships across various business areas to influence and support audit outcomes.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve audit coordination, reporting, and follow-up practices.

What You Bring

To be successful in this EL1 role, you will be a dynamic and responsive professional with:

• Demonstrated experience in internal audit, risk management, or governance preferably within a Commonwealth or public sector context.
• The ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and exercise initiative when managing complex stakeholder relationships.
• Strong written and verbal skills, with experience preparing executive-level advice and influencing business areas to implement recommendations.
• Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance, audit, or risk are highly desirable.

Why This Role?

This contract offers the chance to work in an impactful, evolving environment at the heart of the Sydney CBD:

• Daily Rate: $602.55+ per day + Super.
• Gain a front-row view of the energy transition and government-led research initiatives.
• Benefit from a team culture that values open communication, collaboration, and flexible working arrangements.
• Contribute to an agency that is making a significant positive impact on Australia’s economy and environment.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply immediately.
Apply Today, or feel free to reach out on the contact number below for a confidential chat.
*Please note that successful applicants will be required to undergo a series of pre-engagement checks including but not limited to a National Police Criminal Check, and provide two viable reference checks.

Jade Duggan
Senior Client Specialist

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