Job description
Agency Department of Logistics and Infrastructure Work unit Audit, Risk and Investigations Unit
Job title Assistant Director - Audit, Risk and Investigations Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 23/06/2028
Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Palmerston
Position number 36506 RTF 328262 Closing 18/08/2025
Contact officer Jessica Ryan, Director Audit on 08 8946 5260 or jessica.ryan@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://dli.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=328262
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with
disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss
this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the
OCPE website.
Primary objective
Lead and manage a team of audit and investigation officers in conducting internal audits and highly complex and sensitive investigations
into potential deception such as fraud, bribery, and/or corruption occurrences.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Coordinate and conduct audits and investigations ensuring the department meets its responsibilities under applicable legislation and
uses contemporary investigations methods.
2. Assist in the oversight and review of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework and risk register, making enhancements as required
to ensure it remains efficient and effective for all users.
3. Undertake risk assessments to determine the level of risk to the department and implement processes for responding to these risks.
4. Prepare high level, concise, factual reports and correspondence concerning the results of audits and investigations and activities of
the Audit, Risk, and Investigation Unit.
5. Provide leadership, guidance and support to a team of audit and investigation officers.
6. Develop and maintain sound corporate management practices and processes that foster good governance aimed at ensuring
accountability, transparency and integrity.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated strong audit and investigation experience with the ability to interpret and apply legislation, examine evidence, prepare
reports, exercise sound judgement and deliver defensible recommendations.
2. Sound knowledge of audit, accounting and investigative methodologies, processes, techniques, risks and controls.
3. Demonstrated ability in understanding and interpreting accounting system information and financial accounting software along with
high level data collection, as well as qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills supported by exceptional accuracy and attention
to detail.
4. Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to develop policies, guidelines and procedures which convey complex
concepts clearly and succinctly.
5. Relevant personal attributes including initiative, innovative and flexible solutions, forward planning, management skills, proactive
leadership, and resource management.
6. Ability to work independently in a complex and challenging business environment with excellent organisation skills and proven ability
to manage priorities, remain focused on outputs and deliver quality outcomes within tight deadlines.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualification in finance, business, accounting, law enforcement or related discipline relevant to the role.
2. A sound knowledge of the structure and business, including contract management, within the Department of Logistics and
Infrastructure.