Australian National Audit Office | El2 Senior Director, Quality Frameworks | South Canberra

Australian National Audit Office – Barton ACT
The Quality Frameworks section supports audit quality and integrity throughout the ANAO, including the secretariat function of the ANAO Quality Committee, a sub-committee of the ANAO's Executive Board of Management.
The section establishes, manages and monitors the implementation of the quality management framework and prepares the ANAO Quality Report.

The Quality Frameworks section is part of the Professional Services Group (PSG).
PSG also provides technical accounting and audit advice and support to the Auditor-General and provides vital support to auditors from all parts of the ANAO, through our management of the ANAO's technical audit supports including audit policy, audit methodologies and guidance, and our delivery of learning and development courses.
We offer timely and high quality technical auditing and accounting advice to our auditors when they are in the field.
The group provides the Auditor-General with assurance that the work of the ANAO is of a high quality and in accordance with ANAO Auditing Standards.

The opportunity
This is an opportunity to understand how the Australian National Audit Office holds itself to account for quality and integrity and contribute to ongoing improvement.

As the Senior Director, Quality Frameworks you will build and refine your quality management skills and your expertise in the implementation of the national and international standards that support robust quality management systems and procedures across the audit and assurance profession.

The Quality Frameworks section supports audit quality and integrity throughout the ANAO, including the secretariat function of the ANAO Quality Committee, a sub-committee of the ANAO's Executive Board of Management.
The section establishes, manages and monitors the implementation of the quality management framework and prepares the ANAO Quality Report.
The Quality Frameworks section is part of the Professional Services Group (PSG).
PSG also provides technical accounting and audit advice and support to the Auditor-General and provides vital support to auditors from all parts of the ANAO, through our management of the ANAO's technical audit supports including audit policy, audit methodologies and guidance, and our delivery of learning and development courses.
We offer timely and high quality technical auditing and accounting advice to our auditors when they are in the field.
The group provides the Auditor-General with assurance that the work of the ANAO is of a high quality and in accordance with ANAO Auditing Standards.

The opportunity
This is an opportunity to understand how the Australian National Audit Office holds itself to account for quality and integrity and contribute to ongoing improvement.

As the Senior Director, Quality Frameworks you will build and refine your quality management skills and your expertise in the implementation of the national and international standards that support robust quality management systems and procedures across the audit and assurance profession.

The key duties of the position include:Duties include:
Designing and implementing the plans, policies and processes that support quality management, independence and integrity in the ANAO; Supporting the leadership of the groups within the ANAO to improve governance and quality standards; Preparing high-quality reports for the Auditor-General for Australia that set out how the quality framework has been operating and opportunities for improvement; Assisting with the planning and performance of quality assurance activities conducted over ANAO audits; Provide secretariat support to the ANAO's Quality Committee including the preparation and review of Quality Committee papers, minutes and reports; Assisting with the planning, coordination, development and delivery of training within the ANAO on quality management, independence and integrity; and Oversight of the work of junior staff, including providing coaching, guidance and feedback.

Who we are looking for
Our successful candidate will have the following:Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills; The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and a commitment to deliver high quality written outputs; Experience working within a team and willingness to work collaboratively across different teams/service groups; The ability to establish positive working relationships with team members and stakeholders; Experience developing and implementing policies, processes and or guidance; Experience looking at how policies, processes and or guidance have been implemented and whether the result is as intended; A willingness to exercise autonomy and responsibility under broad guidance; and A willingness to learn and develop expertise in quality management and integrity in a public sector audit context.
EligibilityDesirable qualifications
There are no mandatory qualifications for this role, however tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/ or experience in commerce, governance, accounting or audit are highly desirable.

Eligibility
Citizenship – To be eligible for employment with the ANAO, applicants must be an Australian citizen.

Security Clearance – The Australian community requires the highest level of integrity from ANAO employees.
The preferred applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Baseline level.
For more information about the AGSVA security clearance process, please refer to the AGSVA website.
NotesHow to apply

Applications must be submitted using the online recruitment system.
Applicants are required to submit a current CV/resume and a statement of claims (500 words maximum) outlining why you are interested in this position and why you believe that you have the skills, capabilities, knowledge and experience to be considered for this role.
Please provide examples which demonstrate your ability to perform the duties of the position.
We highly recommend that you refer to the ANAO Core Capability Framework when preparing your statement of claims.Closing date
Applications close 11:30pm (AEDT) on Wednesday, 27 November 2024.

Getting to know the Australian National Audit OfficeThe Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) is a specialist public sector entity that provides a full range of audit services to the Australian Parliament, the Australian Government and public sector entities.
The 'Auditor-General Act 1997' provides the legislative framework for the role of the Auditor-General and the ANAO.The purpose of the ANAO is to drive accountability and transparency in the Australian Government sector through quality evidence based audit services and independent reporting to Parliament, the Executive and the public, with the result of improving public sector performance.The Executive is accountable to Parliament for its use of public resources and the administration of legislation passed by the Parliament.
The Auditor-General scrutinises and provides independent assurance as to whether the Executive is operating and accounting for its performance in accordance with Parliament's purpose.

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