Who we are The Compliance & Enforcement Division delivers regulatory outcomes that protect Australia from risks to our biosecurity and trade systems. Informed by science and intelligence, we set controls and deliver assurance activities to increase compliance with legislation; and respond appropriately and proportionately to any breaches. We work with internal and external stakeholders, domestically and internationally, across the regulatory continuum, responding to known and emerging risks to safeguard Australia's agriculture, economy, trade and way of life. The Audit and Assurance Branch (AAB) assesses and improves compliance through the delivery of regulatory audit and assurance activities. Responsibilities include the conduct of a range of audit and other regulatory activities to manage biosecurity, imported food, export, illegal logging and other regulatory risks. We implement a best practice approach to assurance to provide confidence about how effectively and efficiently the department's regulatory systems are managing risks. The branch supports and contributes to the broader department's compliance policy in developing and delivering a risk-based approach to regulation. Audit Operations is responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of regulatory audits and other activities to provide assurance in relation to the management of biosecurity and export risks. The nationally integrated team conducts regulatory audits of import approved arrangements, export registered establishments, accredited properties and industry authorised officers. The key duties of the position include The Job The Assistant Director, Audit Operations provides strategic leadership and support, fostering a cohesive national team culture. This role oversees the team's performance and contributions, ensuring the efficient, effective, and nationally consistent execution of regulatory audit and assurance activities. The department utilises audits and other assurance tools to regulate entities and ensure that Biosecurity and Trade risks are effectively managed. Core Duties: Lead a team in delivering nationally consistent audit activities which promote strong industry compliance, ensuring adequate and competent resources are available to deliver services in line with the national standards. Provide strategic operational support, advice and guidance on interpretation of technical policy in consultation with AAB technical leads; consult with key staff within AAB on training gaps/needs. Provide regional leadership for local internal/external stakeholders. Maintain a strong understanding of relevant legislation and policy frameworks and an awareness of changes in the broader work environment that may impact on work objectives and then be able to articulate this to others. Contribute to reporting against key performance standards; monitor team performance; ensure service delivery standards are met. Manage staff performance and learning agreement, providing regular feedback identifying potential skill gaps at the regional and national level. Promote skill development of auditors via training, coaching and mentoring. Manage, monitor and report on team resources and expenditure and exercise financial delegations appropriately. Maintain professionalism within the audit team through the conduct of professional verification activities in line with the Auditor Management Framework
