Audit Officer

at  Department of Education

An exciting opportunity has presented itself for a highly skilled and self-motivated individual to join the Assurance Branch on a full time, ongoing basis.

• Undertaking internal audits (corporate and school-based) either as part of the Internal Audit Plan or in response to ad hoc requests (requires willingness to travel extensively across the State of Victoria from time to time as part of delivering the audits)
• Assisting in the development of a risk based internal audit rolling plan and program
• Assisting in preparing reports and briefings for the Audit and Risk Committee, the Executive Board and statutory authorities or other stakeholders as required
• Assisting with audit and risk-related business/process improvement initiatives and contributing to the provision of advice and assurance support to management on matters of governance, compliance, controls and risk management
• Working closely with business areas within the department responsible for financial and operational activities, other auditors and the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office’s financial auditors
• Building strong relationships with business areas and acting as a trusted advisor.
  This role may also be required to undertake other tasks such as assisting in the corporate and school audit follow-up process, schools agreed-upon procedures, maintenance of audit tools and assisting with the division’s activities as required.
  For more details regarding this position please see attached position description.
  The Department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website , HRWeb and our Diversity and Inclusion page.
  Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
  Information about the Department of Education’s operations and employment conditions can be obtained from the following websites: www.education.vic.gov.au and http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx.
  Applications close 27 June, 11:59pm