Reference: VG/PES/20004108Occupation: AccountingSalary Range: $109,730 - $132,764About the Department The role of the Department of Education is to support Victorians to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives.It does this by supporting lifelong learning and healthy development, strengthening families and helping to equip people with the skills and knowledge for a 21st-century economy and society.The department supports a culture of leadership, learning and renewal in all workplaces with opportunities for career development and advancement.About the Division The Assurance, Knowledge and Executive Services Division (AKESD) has the following functions under the Assurance Branch, Knowledge, Privacy and Records Branch, and the Executive and Ministerial Services Branch:Internal audit planning and delivery, School Council Financial Assurance program and follow-up of audit action implementationSupporting the Victorian Auditor-General's Office (VAGO) performance audits and the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC)Cabinet and Parliament support, including board appointmentsFreedom of InformationBriefings and correspondence supportPrivacy advice and supportRecords and digital content management, SharePoint and copyright advice and supportAbout the Role The roles and responsibilities of the Senior Audit Officer (Schools) are to:Undertake internal audits (school and corporate) based on the Internal Audit Plan or ad-hoc requestsAssist in managing the schools Agreed-upon Procedures (AUPs) programFollow up on the implementation of management actions arising from the school and corporate auditsAssist in the annual development of a risk-based internal audit rolling program for schoolsPrepare reports and briefings for the department's ARC and the Executive BoardWork closely with business areas within the department responsible for overseeing (schools and corporate) financial and operational activities, and with other school auditors including VAGO financial auditorsAssist with audit and risk-related business/process improvement initiatives and contribute to the provision of advice and assurance support to school management on matters of governance, compliance, controls and risk managementTravel across the State of Victoria from time to time as part of delivering the auditsBuild strong relationships with business areas and act as a trusted advisorThis role may also be required to undertake other tasks such as maintenance of audit tools and assisting with the Division's activities as required.Capabilities The ideal candidate stays calm under pressure, is decisive and supports a culture of collaboration.They excel in finding innovative solutions for stakeholder issues and identifying underlying needs.They build mutually beneficial partnerships by addressing common issues and understanding organisational contexts.They clarify problems, negotiate actions, and manage risks effectively.Analysing issues from various perspectives, they propose and implement workable solutions, adjusting as needed.They communicate clearly and fluently, both orally and in writing, ensuring all communications are well-structured and purposeful.Comfortable with complexity, they generate creative ideas, reason through problems using analytical and conceptual skills, and translate ideas into workplace improvements.They highlight practical considerations, identify information gaps, look for logical sequences, and observe fine details.Desirable Qualifications and Experience The candidate demonstrates:Understanding of auditing, accounting and financial reportingExperience in applying internal controls to assess business processesKnowledge of IIA Standards, COSO, and ISO31000 risk management practices, and can assess the effectiveness of controls, risks, and governanceFamiliarity with risk and assurance tools, including data analytics and control self-assessmentAbility to conduct thorough research for audit planningKnowledge of government legislation, policies, and procedures related to internal audit and awareness of current and emerging risks to help develop the annual Internal Audit PlanMandatory Qualifications Essential: Bachelor's degree in a related fieldEssential: CA / CPA / CIA designation or equivalentHow to Apply Applicants are asked to provide a statement of no more than two pages against the Key Selection Criteria including addressing the essential qualifications and experience listed.Further Information For more details regarding this position please see attached position description.The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page.Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Uzma Hashim, Manager Compliance and Operational (Schools) via (03) 7022 0149 or ******.Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks.Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g.large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.Applications close 11:59pm on Friday 8 November 2024. #J-18808-Ljbffr