Principal Assurance Officer

Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled assurance officer who will provide expert guidance to senior management and stakeholders on the Skills Assure Supplier (SAS) framework, ensuring the efficiency of risk-based assurance plans in alignment with the department’s Strategic Plan. This pivotal role will be responsible for executing complex assurance activities, addressing risk management, governance, compliance issues and providing leadership and direction to the assurance team. The VET Assurance team is responsible for assurance oversight of the registered training organisations (RTOs) that make up the Skills Assure Supplier (SAS) system. With a growth mindset, the team values learning and progress with innovation and building relationships. The team works with others across the department to achieve the goal of connecting people to quality training and services to prepare them for work now and in the future. About The Role As the Principal Assurance Officer, you will: Provide expert advice to senior management and stakeholders on the Skills Assure Supplier (SAS) framework and the effectiveness of SAS risk-based assurance plans in alignment with the department's Strategic Plan. Plan, manage, and conduct complex assurance activities within SAS frameworks to improve performance, identify trends, and offer recommendations. Lead assurance teams in addressing risk, governance, and compliance issues, overseeing assurance reports, and fostering a collaborative environment to achieve unit and departmental goals. Prepare high-quality written reports, including briefs and presentations, on assurance frameworks and outcomes, while representing the unit in internal and external meetings. What We Are Looking For The position requires an applicant who can: Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the vocational education and training sector in Queensland, including Skills Assure Supplier (SAS) Agreements, relevant legislation, and government policies. Apply advanced compliance assurance, technological and project management skills to evaluate complex compliance matters, utilising quality management systems, assurance principles, and evidence-based evaluation techniques. Lead and manage assurance teams, fostering a supportive environment and ensuring accountability for high-quality results through professionalism, ethical decision-making, and transparency. Communicate effectively, producing clear, concise, and tailored advice and recommendations for diverse internal and external stakeholders regarding SAS framework and Agreement compliance. Refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities and what we are looking for. How To Apply To apply, please submit the below via the SmartJobs application page: Your current resume Provide a short statement (maximum 1 page) telling us why you are interested in this role, outlining what your motivation is to join us and a recent example of a tangible complex assurance information insight that preferably draws on experience with analysing data that directly translates to vocational education and training (VET). Please ensure you refer to the Role Description 'Interested in applying' section for more information on what to include as part of your application. We're committed to appointing the best-suited person for each role. This includes considering equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion needs within our agency. We believe that these elements are essential for the success of our team, and we strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to reach out to the designated contact for the vacancy. Applications to remain current for 12 months. Job Ad Reference: QLD/618913/25 Closing Date: Thursday, 20 February 2025 Occupational group: Auditing & Compliance #J-18808-Ljbffr