The NIAA has a range of flexible working arrangements available to its employees under the Enterprise Agreement. Opportunity Type Full-Time Opportunity Status Ongoing; Non-Ongoing Opportunity Employment Type Specified Term Opportunity Employment Type Details For an initial period of up to 12 months. Merit List/Pools and How They Will Be Used Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool. If the applicant agrees, the results may be shared with other Australian Public Service (APS) agencies for filling similar roles. Applicants may be offered a future role without the need to reapply. A merit list or pool may be used for up to 18 months. Position Overview The Program Compliance and Fraud Branch is responsible for delivering program compliance, fraud control, and investigation activities for the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA). The Branch comprises three sections and is responsible for the receipt, assessment, and investigation of allegations of fraud and serious non-compliance. Key Responsibilities As an EL 1 Assistant Director, Compliance, you will undertake a variety of work including but not limited to: Leading case work on NIAA funded service providers where there is suspected complex or serious non-compliance. Overseeing Serious Non-Compliance Reviews of NIAA funded providers. Providing advice on intensive support compliance matters to colleagues in the regions across Australia. Triage assessment of matters that have been referred to the section. Provision of financial expertise for Serious Non-Compliance Reviews. Researching, critically analysing, and responding to complex compliance matters. Managing or contributing to the development of compliance-related training and education. Preparing, reviewing, or delegating creation of reports and briefs. Ensuring processes are developed and in place for monitoring and reporting on compliance. Skills and Experience We are looking for applicants with a diverse range of skills and experience in one or more of the following: Financial accounting and/or auditing. Grants administration and/or program management. Program or regulatory compliance, risk and intelligence, or investigations. Experience working in a regional office or equivalent setting. Key Competencies The successful candidate will demonstrate: Analytical, research, and problem-solving skills in an operational compliance or fraud investigations environment. Ability to interpret and analyse non-compliance with funding agreements. Highly developed written and oral communication skills. Leadership and team management skills, including mentoring and developing staff. High level of emotional intelligence and a creative mindset. Well-developed organisational and interpersonal skills. Effective time management skills to respond to multiple priorities. Experience using specialised software for investigations and compliance. Commitment to APS Values and Code of Conduct and NIAA Values and Behaviours. Ability to travel interstate on occasions. Desirable Qualifications Desirable qualifications include: Certificate IV in Government Investigations. Relevant qualifications in conducting intelligence assessments. Relevant academic qualifications with membership of CA ANZ or CPA. Eligibility Requirements To be eligible for this position, you must be an Australian Citizen. Occupants must be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline level security clearance or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level. Notes These roles are being advertised as both ongoing and non-ongoing, with the employment type to be determined in negotiation with the preferred candidate. The National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) has a range of flexible working arrangements available to its employees under the Enterprise Agreement. Encouragement for Indigenous Applicants Indigenous job seekers are encouraged to apply for this vacancy. If the job is 'Identified', then part or all of the duties impact on Indigenous Australian communities. About NIAA The National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) works directly with the Minister for Indigenous Australians to implement policies and programs that improve the lives of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. #J-18808-Ljbffr