Job description
Agency Attorney-General’s Department Work unit Audit, Risk and Integrity
Job title Audit Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 30/06/2027
Salary $99,519 - $110,953 Location Darwin
Position number 41432 RTF 347567 Closing 08/06/2026
Contact officer Jason Blake on 08 8935 7603 or [email protected]
About the agency https://agd.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=347567
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people
with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process or job,
please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the
OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go
to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
To undertake internal audits and reviews, as per schedules or at the request of line management and support the Risk Management
and Audit Committee (RMAC) secretariat function.
Context statement
The Audit, Risk and Integrity branch is a small team responsible for the risk management, fraud control, and internal audit functions
of the Attorney-General’s Department (AGD). The role is part of the internal audit function that provides internal audit and RMAC
secretariat services to both AGD and the Department of Corrections under a shared service model. Due to the diversity and
complexity of the client agencies, this role is suited to an emotionally mature, resilient, and professional auditor.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Develop individual audit plans and communicate the plans to relevant internal stakeholders.
2. Conduct audits and reviews, producing quality audit working papers.
3. Communicate identified audit issues to relevant internal stakeholders.
4. Prepare audit and review reports, including recommendations for improvements.
5. Support the RMAC secretariat’s function by drafting meeting minutes and by following up on outstanding audit actions with
relevant divisions, for reporting to RMAC.
6. Support line management with internal control advisory projects.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Knowledge and experience in planning and conducting internal audits and reviews and assessing and evaluating risks and
business control practices in large organisations.
2. Strong conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
3. Strong interpersonal skills including sound written and verbal communication.
4. Strong self-management skills with the ability to prioritise and meet critical deadlines whilst undertaking a diverse range of
activities.
5. Highly effective relationship management skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Desirable
1. Qualifications in audit, governance, risk, or related areas.
2. Membership of a relevant professional body.
Further information
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from
this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. Some travel within the Northern Territory may be required.
