Director Audit and Risk Management | Full-time Permanent

Closes: 28 August 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 72107
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 31 July 2026
Contact Officer: Jo Williams on Jo.Williams@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 1289

Details: Are you an experienced regulatory leader with expertise in audit, risk management, compliance and governance?

Education and Care Regulation and Support (ECRS) is seeking a highly motivated and strategic Director, Audit and Risk Management to lead a specialist team responsible for monitoring and supporting compliance across the ACT's education and care sectors. This leadership role provides oversight of audit, risk, and regulatory functions relating to education and care services and non-government schools.

We are seeking a collaborative and innovative leader who can develop staff, foster a positive and high-performing team culture, build strong stakeholder relationships, and drive continuous improvement in audit, risk and compliance practices.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements: Tertiary qualifications and demonstrated experience in administrative law, auditing, regulation, risk management, governance, compliance, or a related field are highly desirable. Applicants with experience in regulatory oversight, auditing or the interpretation and application of legislation and policy will be highly regarded.

Related qualifications and equivalent professional experience may also be considered where applicants can demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and capabilities required to successfully perform the responsibilities of the role.

Equivalent combinations of qualifications, professional experience, and demonstrated capability may also be considered where applicants can show strong knowledge and practical experience relevant to the responsibilities of the role.

This position requires:

• A current driver’s licence
• The ability to be approved and operate as an Authorised Person under section 67 of the Education Act 2004 and the ability to be approved and operate as an Authorised Officer under section 195 of the Education and Care Services National Law (ACT).
• Prior to commencing in this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 will be required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to www.ors.act.gov.au.

Notes: A merit pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply:

Expressions of interest are sought from potential candidates and must include:

• A supporting statement of no more than two pages outlining experience and/or ability relative to the Professional/ Technical Skills and Knowledge, Behavioural Capabilities and Compliance Requirements/Qualifications as outlined in the Position Description.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• Contact details of two referees, one of whom should be a current supervisor.

Applications should be submitted .

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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