Fraud and Corruption Control Officers, Program Compliance and FraudFull time
The National Indigenous Australians Agency's Integrity Group is seeking to fill multiple vacancies in its Program Compliance and Fraud Branch (PCFB) and Integrity Advisory and Reporting team.
These are unique and exciting opportunities to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
The Fraud and Corruption Control Team (FCC) supports the NIAA to meet its legislated obligations as set out in Section 10 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Rule 2024 (the Fraud and Corruption Rule). FCC is responsible for maintaining the NIAA's Fraud and Corruption Control Plan and Fraud and Corruption Risk Register; providing advice and support to NIAA program owners to review and update Fraud and Corruption Risk Assessments; and monitoring the implementation of fraud and corruption controls.
The Fraud and Corruption Investigations Section (FCIS) conducts criminal investigations of suspected and actual fraud across NIAA activities in line with Section 10 of the Fraud and Corruption Rule 2024. FCIS investigations are carried out in accordance with the Australian Government Investigation Standards 2022 (the AGIS), and our investigators partner with law enforcement and intelligence agencies to carry out their investigation activities.
The Integrity Advisory and Reporting team (IAR) provides an end-to-end integrity advisory and issues intake, and assessment function. IAR coordinates internal and external referrals, including those made to the National Anti-Corruption Commission.
The APS5 Fraud Control Officer works with a general degree of self-direction. They undertake day-to-day activities to deliver high quality services and may implement small projects, or work as part of a team on larger projects for the Branch.
An APS5 Fraud Control Officer will perform duties including, but not limited to:
Assist in supporting the NIAA to meet its legislated obligations as set out in relevant legislation (for example, the Fraud Rule).Help maintain the NIAA's Fraud and Corruption Control Plan and Fraud and Corruption Risk Register.Facilitate NIAA staff (policy, program and corporate function owners) to undertake fraud and corruption risk assessments.Assist in the review of Grant Opportunity Guidelines through a 'fraud-control lens' and provide relevant feedback to strengthen controls and mitigate risks.Participate and provide advice, feedback, and suggestions during stakeholder meetings and respond to ad hoc requests for assistance/advice.Provide advice and suggestions to help mitigate or treat fraud and corruption risks.The EL1 Assistant Director, Fraud and Corruption Control works with a considerable degree of independence, under broad direction from the Director. They are responsible for planning and delivering the work program, and reporting on progress against performance and quality indicators. They are responsible for ensuring that performance measures are delivered.
The EL1 Assistant Directors will manage a small team to perform duties including but not limited to:
Delivery of services and functions that support the NIAA to meet its legislated obligations as set out in relevant legislation (for example, the Fraud and Corruption Rule).Provide subject matter expert advice, feedback, and guidance during stakeholder meetings and responding to ad hoc requests for assistance and advice.Support and mentor staff within the team to help build capabilities and strengthen skillsets.Provide advice and suggestions to help mitigate or treat fraud and corruption risks across the NIAA.Assist the team in maintaining the NIAA's Fraud and Corruption Control Plan and Fraud and Corruption Risk Register.Support NIAA staff (policy, program and corporate function owners) in undertaking fraud and corruption risk assessments.Review Grant Opportunity Guidelines through a 'fraud-control lens' and provide relevant feedback to strengthen controls and mitigate risks.Review and analyse written information and intelligence, through a fraud-control lens, to extract fraud and corruption controls, determine risks and risk sources, analyse control gaps and determine control effectiveness.Our Ideal Candidate: Candidates should exhibit sound judgement and professionalism appropriate to their level and have the capacity to work flexibly and responsively to achieve results.
To succeed in the role you will be able to demonstrate:
Effective communication skills, and an ability to work collaboratively.Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.Strong leadership skills and the ability to influence a diverse range of stakeholders.Behaviour that models and promotes APS Values and Code of Conduct and the NIAA Values and Behaviours in all aspects of the role.Excellent technical skills, and a commitment to learning and continuous improvement.Self-awareness, cultural competence and the ability to foster respect and diversity in the workplace.An appreciation, awareness and understanding of matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities and demonstrate commitment to ongoing development and learning.An understanding of fraud control related frameworks, legislation and practices, including the ability to identify sources of fraud and corruption risks in grant related programs.
A Certificate IV and/or Diploma in Fraud Control and/or an ability to quickly obtain the qualifications.
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