Assistant Director, Program Compliance And Fraud Branch

Ongoing & Non-ongoing for an initial period of up to 12 months, Flexible working arrangements will be considered Woden, ACT; Newcastle, NSW; Sydney,NSW; Brisbane, QLD;Cairns, QLD; Melbourne, VIC; Adelaide, SA; Perth, WA; Darwin, NT; Alice Springs, NT (however other NIAA office locations may be condisered) Location: Woden, ACT; Newcastle, NSW; Sydney,NSW; Brisbane, QLD;Cairns, QLD; Melbourne, VIC; Adelaide, SA; Perth, WA; Darwin, NT; Alice Springs, NT (however other NIAA office locations may be condisered) Application Closing Date: 21-Nov-2024 Classification Executive Level 1 ($121,717 - $138,722) Employment Type Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for an initial period of up to 12 months) This role is being advertised as both ongoing and non-ongoing, with the employment type to be determined in negotiation with the preferred candidate and the NIAA delegate.
Where a non-ongoing specified term is offered, this would be for an initial period of up to 12 months, with possibility of extension up to a maximum period of two years.
A non-ongoing offer may result in conversion to an ongoing offer of employment, however this must occur within 18 months from the opening date of this advertisement.
Flexible Work Flexible working arrangements will be considered The Opportunity 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 3 sections and is responsible for the receipt, assessment and investigation of allegations of fraud and serious non-compliance.
The Compliance Section is responsible for undertaking compliance reviews of providers contracted to deliver services on the NIAA's behalf; providing advice to NIAA agreement managers in dealing with matters of serious non-compliance; and providing advice to internal stakeholders, including the Senior Executive, regarding the amendment and modification of compliance and risk management policies and procedures with the aim of ensuring that service providers expend NIAA funding in accordance with the terms and conditions of funding agreements.
As an EL 1 Assistant Director, Compliance, you will undertake a variety of work including but not limited to:  undertaking or leading case work on NIAA funded service providers where there is suspected complex or serious non-compliance, based on internal identification mechanisms and, referrals and/or information from third parties.
This may involve:  - 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: interpretation, analysis and summary of financial transactions and arrangements which may be used to support future criminal (and civil) proceedings.
researching, critically analysing and responding to complex and sensitive compliance matters.
Leveraging the expertise of others to assist in high quality responses and resolution.
managing or contributing to the development of compliance related training and education to all staff, relevant stakeholders and partners.
preparing, reviewing or delegating creation of reports, briefs or any other documents required by the Director, senior executive team, Agency governance committees and its advisory committees.
ensuring processes are developed and in place for monitoring and reporting on complex and serious non-compliance.
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.
Our Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will demonstrate: analytical, research and problem-solving skills, particularly in an operational compliance or fraud investigations environment managing and resolving compliance issues ability to interpret and analyse non-compliance with funding agreements and/or legislative obligations, manage sensitive information, and communicate relevant findings in standard formats (such as briefs, talking points and reports) highly developed written and oral communication skills  highly developed skills in leading and managing teams, including mentoring and developing staff, which may include staff working in different locations high level of emotional intelligence and a creative mindset  well-developed organisational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders effective time management skills to respond to multiple priorities experience using (or ability to learn) specialised software, including investigation/compliance case management software, accounting software and grant funding systems awareness and personal commitment to the APS Values and Code of Conduct and NIAA Values and Behaviours ability to travel interstate on occasions (or virtually support travelling colleagues), including remote locations.
Desirable Qualifications: Certificate IV in Government Investigations/ Certificate IV in Government Investigations (Regulatory Compliance Specialisation) relevant qualifications in conducting intelligence assessments relevant academic qualifications with membership of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) or Certified Practicing Accountants (CPA).
Identified Position This position is Identified which signifies that the role has strong involvement in matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
This position is required to liaise with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and service providers.
You will require cultural competency, including: understanding of the matters impacting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
demonstrated capability and commitment to continue to develop cultural competency.
Eligibility To be eligible for this position you must be an Australian Citizen.
The successful candidate will be required to be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check.
Security Clearance Required Negative Vetting Level 1 (Secret, Confidential, Highly Protected) Contact Officer Jodie Woodward on (08) 9424 3737 or ****** Please Note – This is an unclassified web based recruitment system so your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information.
This includes in your one page pitch and resume.
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