Technology Risk / Audit Manager

• Technology Risk / Audit Manager

• Contract - 12 months plus extensions

• Federal Government Client

• Canberra

• NV1 or ability to obtain

Key duties and responsibilities

Duties may include some or all of the following ICT-related audit and risk management activities include:

• Provision of audit Subject Matter Expertise within the Technology & Digital Program Group for ICT audit and risk management;

•  In support of Audit Branch, Financial Accounting Branch, and the ANAO, facilitation of audits and associated fieldwork within the Technology & Digital Program’s Group to ensure quality and accuracy of outcomes, and management of risk;

• Manage stakeholder expectations in relation to audit requirements, including working with the agency’s partner agencies.

• Coordination, tracking, and reporting on audit status and audit recommendations for the Technology & Digital Program’s Group (both internal and external audit) to relevant Committees and Senior Executive; and

• Analysis of audit and risk findings and recommendations to identity common themes, and to assist in developing appropriate action plans to remediate audit findings and link the results with the Technology & Digital Program Group’s Risk Management Plan.

• Provide mentoring and guidance to team members on ICT audit and risk management related matters.

Knowledge / Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the conduct and coordination of ICT related audit and assurance functions within the Australian Government agencies, supported by relevant certification i.e. Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC).

• Demonstrated understanding of the complexities with large scale government ICT environment, and the ability to develop relationships with key technical Subject Matter Experts.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure positive outcomes (including audit officers, technical subject matter experts, ANAO and partner agencies.

• Demonstrated ability to research, analyse and effectively communicate technical issues and conclusions on topics related to audit and risk management, as relevant for Executives and governance committees.

• Demonstrated effective verbal and writing communication capability when dealing with stakeholders regarding subjects that relevant to ICT technology and business matters.

• Solid track record of coaching and mentoring of junior staff.

Technical skills

•Demonstrated experience working with COBIT and ITIL frameworks and with exposure to ISACA, IIA (Institute of Internal Auditors) and other professional bodies (membership desirable).

•Qualification/s (including industry recognised certification) and proven experience with ICT audit and risk management.