Location: BrisbaneApplications Open: 27 October 2020Applications Close: 10 November 2024Senior AuditorDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Full Time – APS6 $91,944 - $104,393 Our professional auditor workforce conducts regulatory audits and other assurance activities to manage the compliance of import and export registered establishments, industry, Authorised Officers and entities operating under approved arrangements.We conduct audits of:Biosecurity approved arrangementsPlant export property accreditationsPlant export registered establishment auditsPlant Authorised Officer verificationsFish, eggs and dairy export registered establishmentsMeat processing export registered establishmentsLive animal export approved arrangements and accredited propertiesSenior Auditor Duties: Undertake audits across commodities and functions against the relevant criteria to build strong industry compliance.Operate within the parameters of the Auditor Management Framework and manage, coach, and mentor other auditors who operate under this framework. Provide technical input and support to management and other colleagues as required.Include interstate or intrastate travel; all audit competencies and other training requirements will need to be maintained to audit a range of commodities including high risk or complex functions.Knowledge and Experience: Knowledge related to import and/or exports or agricultural industries is desirable.Skills and Capabilities: Ability to lead, supervise or perform audits to ensure services are provided in accordance with operational policy, procedures, legislation, and standards, providing feedback to Auditors on operational or technical issues.Ensure accurate and timely record keeping is maintained to meet guidelines and client service standards.Effectively communicate, liaise, negotiate with and respond to internal and external clients, including government agencies and industry parties, to achieve desired outcomes.Be ethical and open-minded with an ability to manage situations diplomatically.Provide accurate and reliable strategic, operational, and technical advice on operational issues and participate in the investigation and resolution of significant and/or complex operational issues and incidents, providing timely and accurate feedback on the outcomes.Be observant, perceptive, versatile, and able to make decisions in a collaborative environment.Manage, mentor, and coach other staff as required across commodities and functions, in preparation for competency assessment and to support best practice.Commit to and lead business improvement initiatives, demonstrating a positive attitude towards change.Build and maintain productive working relationships within the department, with clients and across industry.Flexible employment arrangements are available with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.#J-18808-Ljbffr