SES Band 2, Group Executive Directors, Audit Services (Multiple Vacancies)

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SES Band 2, Group Executive Directors, Audit Services (Multiple Vacancies) The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) is seeking highly skilled and dynamic leaders for the SES Band 2 Group Executive Director, Audit Services vacancies in the Financial Statements Audit Services Group, Performance Audit Services Group, and the Systems Assurance and Data Analytics Group. These senior leadership positions play a crucial role in delivering independent reporting to the Australian Parliament and promoting accountability and transparency within the Australian Government sector. As a Group Executive Director, you will be responsible for leading one of the three functional groups within the ANAO: Financial Statements Audit Services Group: Provides independent assurance on financial statements and financial administration for Australian Government entities and conducts assurance reviews. Performance Audit Services Group: Conducts performance audits of Australian Government entities and their activities, producing related publications and information reports. Systems Assurance and Data Analytics Group: Provides IT audit and data analytics support to ANAO’s assurance, performance, and performance statements audit work. These roles are vital in delivering the ANAO’s strategic objectives, ensuring the effective and efficient operation of each group, and maintaining high standards of audit quality. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, manage resources, provide strategic direction, and foster a collaborative environment across the ANAO. You will engage with senior government officials, stakeholders, and Parliament to deliver on the ANAO’s mission. Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic leadership of the ANAO as a member of the Executive Board of Management and support the Auditor-General in driving overall organisational performance and achieving the ANAO’s goals and vision. Provide expert leadership and strategic direction for your group, working closely with other senior executives to ensure alignment with the ANAO’s overall goals and vision. Lead and manage the delivery of audit and assurance services in your functional area, ensuring high-quality outcomes and adherence to relevant standards. Cultivate and maintain key relationships with senior government officials, stakeholders, and Parliament to support the ANAO’s work and enhance its public sector impact. Drive a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and developing strategies to respond to emerging challenges in public sector performance and accountability. Oversee resource planning, financial management, and the execution of key projects to ensure the effective operation of your group. Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, ensuring the group’s success and capability to meet the ANAO’s objectives. We are seeking strong and visionary leaders with the ability to see the big picture and drive transformational change that aligns with the ANAO’s goals. They will demonstrate strong decision-making capabilities, acting decisively and confidently even in complex environments. A core requirement of this position is the ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver innovative and strategic agency outcomes. A collaborative approach is essential, working effectively in partnership with others to foster a results-driven environment. Additionally, the candidate must be resilient, capable of leading through adversity and navigating complex challenges with a calm, solutions-oriented mindset. To be successful in these roles, you will demonstrate: Proven experience in leading and managing diverse, multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex audit and assurance services in a professional environment. Ability to think critically and strategically, providing expert advice to senior leadership and stakeholders on complex public sector issues, and working effectively in teams with other executives to deliver a shared vision and goals. Deep technical expertise in audit, assurance, data analytics, or IT systems, with a commitment to driving high-quality outcomes and improvements in public sector administration. Experience in managing complex relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior government officials and parliamentary bodies. High standards of integrity and professionalism, with a strong commitment to public service values and accountability. Integrity and Work Health and Safety All APS employees are required to comply with the APS Code of Conduct, including to at all times behave in a way that upholds the APS Values and Employment Principles, and the integrity and good reputation of their agency and the APS. This ensures public trust in the impartiality and reputation of the APS. Employees must also disclose any real or perceived conflicts of interest. SES leaders in particular are required to demonstrate the highest levels of integrity, uphold and promote the APS Values and Employment Principles by personal example and other appropriate means. There are no mandatory qualifications for this role, however, the following are highly desirable: Relevant tertiary qualifications in commerce, accounting, economics, law, public policy, IT, or a related discipline. Membership of relevant professional bodies or associations. Relevant experience in senior operational management, ideally within the public sector. Citizenship – To be eligible for employment with the ANAO, applicants must be an Australian citizen. Security Clearance – The Australian community requires the highest level of integrity from ANAO employees. The preferred applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the level of Negative Vetting 1. Applicants are required to submit a current CV/resume and a statement of claims (500 words maximum). Applications close: 11:30pm (AEDT) on Sunday 16 February 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr