Risk and Audit Support Officer

Job description

Agency NT Police Work unit Risk Management and Internal Audit

Division

Job title Risk and Audit Support Officer Designation Administrative Officer 5

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $88,2+7 - $+2,687 Location Darwin

Position number +276 RTF 304060 Closing 11/0+/2026

Contact officer Penny Storch, Acting Manager, RMIA on 08 8+85 7007 or penny.storch@pfes.nt.gov.au

About the agency www.pfes.nt.gov.au

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=304060

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 for 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

Assist and support the Manager, Risk Management and Internal Audit Division with the implementation, continual

improvement and execution of the agency’s risk management and internal audit framework and program.

Context statement

The Risk Management and Internal Audit Division have embedded a risk management framework throughout the agency at

all levels and covers the identification and management of operational and strategic risks. It also undertakes a program of

internal audits to provide an independent evaluation of the effectiveness of the control measures in place and to address all

identified risks associated with the agency’s strategic and operational objectives.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide timely and relevant advice and support to the Risk Management and Internal Audit Division on a diverse range

of issues, which include governance, policy and business practices as appropriate.

2. Assist in undertaking risk management activities and internal audits in relation to business practices and procedures in

accordance with the Risk Management Framework and the Annual Audit Plan.

3. Undertake research and prepare reports on a range of risk activities, audits, procedures and other written submissions

for senior executive and government as required.

4. Ability to undertake and provide timely and high quality administrative and secretarial support.

5. Develop and maintain positive relationships and collaborative partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders

and organisations in relation to risk management and audit.

6. Capacity to identify and summarise sensitive issues and the ability to negotiate and resolve problems.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated ability to manage own work performance and to establish priorities in an environment characterised by

competing demands and tight deadlines.

2. Well-developed understanding of risk management and audit principles, concepts, methodologies and practices.

3. Demonstrated experience in conducting research, analysing and evaluating issues.

4. Strong written, verbal and inter-personal skill with the ability to prepare clear, concise and detailed reports to a range of

stakeholders including the senior executive.

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualifications in business, governance, risk management, audit or other relevant discipline.

2. A sound understanding of the functions and responsibilities of the agency and the Northern Territory Government and

government processes.

Further information

The successful applicant must consent to a check by Police of criminal records and intelligence data to confirm they have no

significant criminal history record.