Senior Auditor
Senior Auditor
At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
- Provide risk-based assurance and advice to schools in NSW
- Clerk Grade 7/8 with salary ranges from $110,266 - $122,058 plus super & annual leave loading
- An ongoing, full-time role is available based in Warilla NSW.
- Regular travel to schools across the South Eastern and Riverina areas of New South Wales is required.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Auditor to join our high performing team. The Senior Auditor will be responsible for conducting audits of NSW schools. From time-to-time, Senior Auditors may also be involved in reviews of strategic and operational management systems, applications and programs.
You will be:
- Conducting audits of transactional data (including finance, procurement, and assets and equipment) and of compliance in the areas of child protection, WHS and student attendance.
- Supporting school performance through consultancies and provision of advice in the areas audited.
For further information please view the role description
Essential requirements of the role
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent workplace experience.
- Driver’s licence and willingness to travel
- Working with Children Check for paid employment
- Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the value of public education.
Key knowledge and experience
- Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.
About you
We look forward to hearing from candidates who:
- Have strong attention to detail and thrive working in an environment where you can problem solve
- Can build and maintain strong working relationships with relevant stakeholders
- Balance competing priorities and deliver to a timeframe
Benefits
- Opportunity to make a difference to student safety and wellbeing, and school performance in managing their resources
- Flexible work-life balance
- Competitive salary
- 35 hour week
How to apply
Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.
Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.
If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.
All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.
Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.
This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.
Closing date: Sunday 22nd June 2024
For role enquiries please contact Peter Hines on (M) 0407 941531 or peter.hines@det.nsw.edu.au
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.”
A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.
