EOI - Assistant Manager - Performance, Governance, Audit & Risk

Expression of interest (EOI)

Assistant Manager – Performance, Governance, Audit and Risk - Executive Level 1

What you will do:
As the Assistant Manager you will work closely with the Section Manager and officials across the ACMA, to contribute to sustaining the ACMA's compliance with the PGPA Act and other administrative legislation.

In this role you will:

• support the team's delivery of the ACMA's Audit function through overseeing the effective day-to-day management of the internal audit and audit and risk secretariat functions including contract management and supporting outputs/deliverables.
• support the team's delivery of the ACMA's parliamentary function, including the Senate Estimates processes, parliamentary inquiry processes, ministerial correspondence and departmental liaison
• lead the weekly development of the ACMA's Chair's Weekly Meeting Brief for the Chair's Weekly Meeting.
• supporting the timely coordination of corporate and other processes for the division.
• work flexibly and undertake other duties as directed to support the deliverables of the section.

The skills & capabilities you need to perform the role:
We are seeking an engaged and dedicated team player with:

• sound decision-making skills
• strong ability to problem-solve and apply judgement
• a demonstrated ability to think strategically
• the ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities to deliver high quality work
• strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to tailor communications to different audiences
• a high degree of self-drive and initiative
• a demonstrated ability to take responsibility for own actions and work under limited supervision as well as within a team and the ability to respond positively to changing environments and work priorities.
• well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships.
• has a demonstrated understanding of the APS Values and Code of Conduct.

What you will gain from the experience:
The role involves a wide range of responsibilities from which you will gain a deep understanding of how the ACMA functions. You will be working closely with the senior executive cohort and will develop strong networks across the organisation. You will also have the opportunity to strengthen your communication skills.

About the team:
The Performance, Governance, Audit and Risk section is responsible for ensuring the ACMA's ongoing compliance with its governance requirements under the PGPA Act and other legislation. The section is responsible for the delivery of functions that support the Chair as the Accountable Authority and the senior executive leadership to discharge their responsibilities. The Performance, Governance, Audit and Risk section sits within the Research, Data and Governance Branch.

The Research, Data and Governance Branch is responsible for delivering high quality quantitative and qualitative research services on market, consumer, technological and emerging issues across the Agency to inform regulatory development, decision making and review. The Branch is also responsible for the Agency's data strategy and governance framework and coordination and management of the Agency's international engagement activities.

The successful applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a baseline security clearance or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.

Technical assistance: For questions relating to the online lodgement of your application, please email [email protected] before the closing date.