Compliance and Audit Officer

This position is based in the Austroads Sydney office.

The Compliance and Audit Officer is responsible for supporting the Audit Lead in the delivery, maintenance and continuous improvement of the Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) compliance and audit framework including assisting and taking the lead for completion of audits with Approved Training Providers (ATPs) and writing of subsequent reports.

Major responsibilities/accountabilities

The role is responsible for:

• Conducting audits of Approved Training Providers (ATPs) against established service agreements as directed by Audit Lead.
• Preparing clear, accurate and timely audit reports, and maintain comprehensive audit records and documentation in accordance with organisational, contractual and record-keeping requirements.
• Providing accurate and timely support in the maintenance of the audit and assurance program including the audit framework, guidelines, procedures and processes
• Drawing upon multiple sources of data, information and other knowledge to compile reports.
• Responding to audit and compliance queries from stakeholders.
• In collaboration with the Audit Lead ensuring that ATPs rectification plans are submitted in nominated timeframes as per audit report
• Entering and maintaining audit and compliance data in the Austroads Training Registry
• In collaboration with the Audit lead preparing audit documentation including audit schedule and communicate to appropriate stakeholders
• Conducting surveys as required for example surveys via phone to key stakeholders
• Analysing established surveys responses as required
• Contributing to continuous improvement, identifying ways to enhance value for our members and the public
• Maintaining and adhere to Quality Systems processes and procedures associated with the role
• Other duties as directed

Qualifications, knowledge, and experience

The role requires high level skills in understanding the Vocational, Education and Training (VET) environment, VET quality framework and Standards for NVR Registered Training Organisations.

The Compliance and Audit Officer will possess:

• Minimum three to four years experience with a compliance focus in a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) training environment
• Demonstrated understanding of the standards for NVR and regulatory requirements in the VET sector
• Demonstrated experience in conducting audits based on the standards for NVR and regulatory requirements in the VET sector
• Demonstrated experience in preparing and writing Audit reports
• Sound judgment and analytical/evaluative skills
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reporting
• Experience in data entry and report analysis and preparation
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with others or independently

Personal qualities

The incumbent will need to present a professional image and build a strong relationships across the enterprise. Specifically, the role requires:

• A strong problem-solving ethos
• Strong networking and teamworking skills
• Culture of delivery and closure on issues
• Sound judgment and analytical/evaluative skills (i.e. ability to resolve complex issues and an ‘eye for detail’)
• Comfort working in an environment which is constantly evolving
• Demonstrated ethical behaviour

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