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Are you an experienced audit and compliance professional looking to make a real impact? Join DCITHS as a Senior Audit and Compliance Officer, where you will play a key role in delivering high quality internal audit and compliance services across our principal department and portfolio agencies.

About the role

As a Senior Audit and Compliance Officer, you will be part of a dynamic team responsible for delivering independent, risk-based assurance and compliance management. You will work closely with our co-sourced internal audit provider to oversee and coordinate internal audit activities while also driving compliance initiatives within the principal department.

In addition, the role will be responsible for preparing high quality reports and updates to senior management and the Audit and Risk Committee on audit and compliance matters. Responding to emerging issues and developing evidence-based solutions will be a large part of this role.

This role will be reporting to the Associate Director Audit & Compliance and will be an advocate for the audit function to our internal stakeholders, with a particular focus on vendor management to improve services being offered.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Rovina Krishna, Associate Director Audit & Compliance at rovina.krishna@dciths.nsw.gov.au. To learn more about the role, please click here to download the role description.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in internal audit and/or compliance management preferably in a public sector environment.
• Strong knowledge of internal audit methodologies, risk management and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence and support business areas.
• The ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and drive audit and compliance outcomes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications, professional certifications or equivalent relevant experience in the delivery of internal audit, corporate governance and/or compliance activities.

If you are a proactive audit and compliance professional looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply!

Your application must include a cover letter and an up-to-date resume that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the above role.

Closing Date: Monday 17th March, 2025 [10.00AM]

Recruitment Enquiries: Amanda Paterson, Talent Acquisition Partner Amanda.paterson@dciths.nsw.gov.au

Working at the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport

At the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport we bring vibrancy to NSW by growing our creative industries and workforces, driving strong visitor and night-time economies, ensuring a responsible hospitality sector, and putting arts, culture and sport at the heart of our communities.

Together we:

• Create social and economic opportunities for the state
• Support the creation of jobs across the creative, visitor and night-time economies
• Prioritise First Nations artists, stories and culture
• Ensure arts, culture and sport are at the heart of every community to be enjoyed and accessed by all
• Drive visitation through events, campaigns and visitor experience development
• Activate our night-time and creative economies to unlock unique precincts and community spaces
• Deliver a vibrant and responsible hospitality, liquor, racing and gaming environment
• Support NSW's key Cultural Institutions to ensure access for all, enable community experiences and education and preserve the state's diverse cultural assets and history.

We believe diversity across our department allows us to be a true reflection of NSW citizens. We are a respectful workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles for this role or similar roles that may become available over the next 18 months.