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About the opportunity 

The Specialist, Risk and Internal Audit, is a member of the Risk and Internal Audit team (R&IA) within the Office of the CEO. R&IA is responsible for developing, implementing and managing AUSTRAC’s risk and internal audit frameworks, and Comcover insurance requirements. R&IA’s program of work includes supporting the undertaking of:

• Enterprise and business unit risk profiling and related risk assessments
• Control assurance and testing programs
• Risk and internal audit maturity benchmarking assessments
• Performance, compliance and financial internal audits and hygiene checks
• Monitoring and reporting on the completion of outstanding recommendations from internal audits and hygiene checks
• Administration of Comcover insurance requirements.

What are we looking for 

While we are looking for these capabilities, we consider transferrable skills and encourage applicants who embody AUSTRAC's culture and values to apply.

• Relevant Qualifications and/or Experience - Relevant qualifications and/or experience in audit and risk related fields is desirable but not essential.
• People Focussed - Works collaboratively and maintains cooperative partnerships and detects the underlying concerns, interests or emotions that lie behind what is being said and done.
• Environmental Scanning - Understands the linkages between AUSTRAC work areas and incorporates this into planning and decision making and promotes AUSTRAC’s strategic themes and priorities to others based on a sound understanding of AUSTRAC’s role in the APS environment.
• Procedures and Instructions - Resolves problems effectively using legislation, established practices, policies and methodologies relevant to area of specialisation, and provides quality assurance.

Key Duties

The Specialist, Risk and Internal Audit, under limited supervision is responsible for:

• Providing specialist assistance and facilitating the coordination, implementation and on-going management of AUSTRAC’s integrated internal audit and risk management frameworks to ensure the agency effectively identifies, assesses and appropriately manages its risk.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of agency-wide and integrated risk management and internal audit policies, procedures and tools.
• Contributing to the development of a positive audit and risk culture within the agency through the development, coordination and delivery of staff education, training and guidance material.
• Providing general advice to business unit managers and staff on audit, control assurance, risk management or related activities.
• Supporting the planning, development and implementation of R&IA’s primary work programs including the annual Internal Audit Work Plan and the AUSTRAC Risk Management Strategy.
• Liaising with AUSTRAC’s Internal Audit contracted service provider to ensure positive external relationships are developed and effective management outcomes are achieved.
• Liaising with AUSTRAC’s insurance provider to ensure appropriate administration of insurance obligations. 

Eligibility 

To be eligible for this role you:

• Must be an Australian citizen at the time you apply.
• Will need to undertake AUSTRAC’s pre-engagement checks.
• Will need to obtain and maintain an ongoing Baseline Security Clearance

Affirmative Measures

This vacancy is also being advertised under Affirmative Measures, to apply under Affirmative Measures you must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. For more information, please visit the APSC Guide for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.

To be eligible to apply under Affirmative Measures provisions:

• Must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
• Provide evidence that you are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

*Please indicate in your application if you are applying under Affirmative Measures, by ticking the relevant box in the application form.

Why AUSTRAC?
Flexible, hybrid work environment: We are committed to providing flexibility in working arrangements to recognise the importance of balancing work commitments with family, caring and other personal commitments of employees outside of work. AUSTRAC currently operates under a hybrid work arrangement.

Diversity and Inclusion: Our core values of diversity, inclusion, and integrity drive everything we do. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, and those of mature age. We recognise that united behaviours and mindsets will support our agency today and guide us into the future.

Employer of Choice: We have a strong reputation as an Employer of Choice, renowned for our exceptional work culture and outstanding employee census results which highlight our dedication to creating a positive and engaging environment. 

Closing Date
Applications close at 11:30 pm on 26 October 2025
For enquiries, please contact: Sara Chenery - sara.chenery@austrac.gov.au