Job description
Agency Department : Attorney- General and Justice
Work unit : Department of Corrections - Safety and Risk Management
Job title : Assistant Director, Risk and Audit
Designation : Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job type : Full time
Duration : Ongoing
Salary : 128,551 - $143,611
Location : Darwin
Position number : 45278 RTF 310230
Closing : 03 / 12 / 2024
Contact officer : Bradley Turley, Director, Safety and Risk Management on 0416 402 816
About the agency Primary objective Manage the risk management and internal audit portfolio within the Safety and Risk Management (SRM) business unit. SRM operates as an independent review and inspections unit responsible for providing work health and safety (WHS) and risk management (strategic and operational) support, guidance and advice to the Department of Corrections, as well as supporting internal audit functions delivered through a shared-services arrangement with the Attorney General's Department.
Key duties and responsibilities Support the Director SRM to develop, implement, and continuously improve an effective risk management culture that ensures action through the creation and implementation of appropriate policies and procedures. Foster and maintain effective working relationships with staff across all levels of the Agency and with external stakeholders, to ensure the early identification and management of current and emerging risks. Provide specialist support, guidance and assistance to Executives, Managers and staff in the areas of strategic and operational risk management. Support the delivery of the Departments internal audit program in collaboration with the Internal Audit function from the Attorney General's Department. Support the Director SRM and the agency in responding to inter-jurisdictional, in-court, coronial, and anti-discrimination matters as required. Actively participate in and support the broader functions of the SRM business unit, including WHS (and other) functions and act as the Director SRM to ensure coverage during periods of leave. Selection criteria Essential Extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience in the application of risk management and integrity frameworks to identify and analyse risk, develop appropriate controls and evaluate control effectiveness within a large, geographically and operationally diverse organisation. Extensive experience in the delivery of internal audit programs and experience in the development and delivery of programs to periodically test an organisations internal control environment and check compliance levels across a range of areas. Well-developed oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work and negotiate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders to influence change. Exceptional written and oral communication skills and extensive experience in the provision of high-level written documents including formal briefs, policies, procedures, instructions and investigation reports. Demonstrated experience in managing highly sensitive and confidential information. A current Northern Territory drivers' licence with the capacity to travel to regional and remote areas of the NT. Desirable An understanding of the complex operations of a correctional services environment. A relevant tertiary qualification in Public Administration or Business Management. Further information The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check (fingerprint and name check) and an internal Departmental Integrity Check prior to confirmation of employment. A positive criminal history will not necessarily exclude an applicant from this position. The Department of Corrections is a smoke-free environment and staff are not permitted to smoke anywhere on Departmental premises, facilities or in vehicles, nor whilst working off-site.
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