Austroads employs staff across a range of specialised and technical disciplines, including for the core Austroads work program, the National Exchange of Vehicle and Driver Information System (NEVDIS), and Transport Certification Australia (TCA). Our rigorous recruitment process includes skills and psychometric testing. Due to the environment we work in, all successful applicants are required to undergo a National Police Check.
We promote a culture of professionalism, innovation and integrity, with a commitment to accountability, quality and excellence in the delivery of all the services we offer. We pay attention to maintaining a safe and welcoming work environment, where all staff have equal access to opportunities. We encourage our staff to participate in external and internal training to make sure their skills and knowledge are continuously improved.
Austroads takes inclusion and diversity seriously. We embrace difference and diversity of identity, experience and thought, and actively strive for inclusive behaviours across our company and our work.
In 2025, Austroads was recognised by HRD Australia Magazine as a 5-Star Employer of Choice, celebrating excellence in workplace culture, leadership, and employee engagement.
Austroads is looking for a full-time Compliance and Audit Coordinator to support the Audit Lead in the delivery, maintenance and continuous improvement of the Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) compliance and audit framework.
Major responsibilities/accountabilities
The role is responsible for:
- Providing accurate and timely administrative support in the maintenance of the audit and assurance program including the audit framework, guidelines, procedures and processes.
- Drawing upon multiple sources of data, information and other knowledge to provide reports.
- Responding to simple audit and compliance queries from stakeholders, while referring complex queries to the Audit Lead.
- Overseeing and coordinating Approved Training Provider application process from initial query through to Services Agreement.
- Overseeing and coordinating contract variations for Approved Training Providers.
- Reviewing, preparing and maintaining audit and compliance documentation as directed by Audit Lead.
- Entering and maintaining audit and compliance data in the TTM Registry.
- Assisting in audit preparation including audit schedule as directed.
- As required maintaining minutes, agendas and mailing lists.
- Conducting additional surveys as required for example surveys via phone.
- Analysing established surveys responses as required.
- Contributing to continuous improvement, identifying ways to enhance value for our members and the public.
- Maintaining and adhere to Quality Systems processes and procedures associated with the role.
- Other duties as directed.
Qualifications, knowledge, and experience
The position requires high-level skills in understanding the Vocational, Education and Training (VET) environment, VET quality framework and Standards for NVR Registered Training Organisations.
The Compliance and Audit Coordinator will possess:
- Minimum two years’ experience with a compliance focus in an Registered Training Organisation (RTO) training environment.
- Demonstrated understanding of the standards for NVR and regulatory requirements in the VET sector.
- Sound judgment and analytical/evaluative skills.
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reporting.
- Experience in data entry and report analysis and preparation.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with others or independently.
- Previous experience supporting and participating in audits is highly desirable.
Personal qualities
A successful candidate will need to present a professional image and build strong relationships across the enterprise. Specifically, the role requires:
- A strong problem-solving ethos.
- Strong networking and teamworking skills.
- Culture of delivery and closure on issues.
- Sound judgment and analytical/evaluative skills – i.e. ability to resolve simple issues and an eye for detail.
- Comfort working in an environment which is constantly evolving.
- Demonstrated ethical behaviour.
Contact
Maria McGrath
Human Resource Manager
