The key duties of the position include The Role As part of the Program Performance team, the APS5 Assurance Officer is accountable under limited direction to monitor and deliver governance, assurance, auditing and corporate reporting activities in support of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide (RCDVS) Defence Implementation Program (the Program). They will understand and apply assurance and governance procedures, practices and frameworks. The APS5 Assurance Officer will conduct research and develop documents to facilitate assurance improvement activities, analyse and suggest improvements to assurance policies and procedures to ensure appropriate performance against best practice. They will interpret numerical data and written information to support assessment of the Program's effectiveness in the delivery of Government objectives. The APS5 Assurance Officer will liaise with stakeholders in relation to complex program issues. They will be required to identify, anticipate and respond to stakeholders' needs and expectations to achieve work unit and Program outcomes. They will provide advice on quality assurance processes and business improvement activities. They will build team capability through coaching, feedback and developing the quality of work undertaken by others within a work unit. They may exercise the associated people and financial responsibilities to achieve work unit outcomes. About our Team The Defence Royal Commission Program Management Office (DRCPMO) is responsible for the governance and oversight arrangements for the RCDVS Defence Implementation Program. As such, the DRCPMO works with the Groups and Services to ensure the implementation of the RDCVS recommendations aligns with Government intent. The Assurance team is a small team that integrates with the other APS staff within the Program Performance Directorate. The Assurance team supports the assessment of the Program's effective and efficient delivery of meaningful change that addresses the factors that lead to suicide and suicidality in the veteran community. Our Ideal Candidate You will work independently with the opportunity for reasonable autonomy and accountability for the achievement of outcomes of your work. You will exercise initiative and judgement in the interpretation of policy and in the application of practices and procedures. You will contribute to the strategic review of assurance systems in the areas of strategic and business planning, performance measurement and continuous improvement. You will have proven organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple and competing priorities, as you will be accountable for accurate completion of work within timeframes and to the required standard. As a team player, you will share your expertise with others, particularly to guide and mentor less experienced members of the team. You will demonstrate strong communication skills, tailoring communication style and language according to the audience's level of knowledge, skill and experience, and build and sustain effective relationships with team members, management and stakeholders. You will seek opportunities for ongoing self-improvement and professional development.
