APS 6 Assurance Officer - Adelaide, Australia - Department of Veterans' Affairs

Description

• Location: Canberra, ACT; Brisbane, QLD; Adelaide, SA;
• Salary Range: $97,735 - $110,982 + Attractive Superannuation
• Contact Officer: Gabrielle Dogan

The Provider Assurance and Support Section forms part of the Program Delivery Division. The Provider Assurance subsection is responsible for the design, implementation and ongoing management of assurance activities for DVA's healthcare programs within the Program Delivery Division. The program of work incorporates risk and data analysis to prepare and implement an annual review cycle, developing and refining the supporting assurance framework and analysing data and program assets for the purpose of assurance activities.

The Assurance Officer will be responsible for assessing compliance with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory framework across DVA's healthcare programs. They will conduct reviews, risk assessments, and make recommendations on corrective measures to maintain the integrity and reliability of DVA's healthcare programs.

We are searching for dynamic Assurance Officers who possesses exceptional problem-solving skills and a strategic mindset. The ideal candidates are critical thinkers who can navigate complex challenges and devise innovative solutions to mitigate risks effectively. While professional qualifications are valued, we prioritise individuals who demonstrate a strong ability to analyse situations, communicate effectively, and collaborate to drive results.

Our ideal candidates thrive in a fast-paced environment and can work autonomously while also contributing to the team's goals and priorities. They have an eye for detail and a proactive approach to identifying areas for improvement within our organisation's operations.

If you are a strategic problem solver with a passion for ensuring program compliance, we invite you to apply for this opportunity.

Duties

• Deliver assurance activities under the section's forward work plan.
• Engage with stakeholders to collect information and conduct reviews.
• Articulate information needs including data requests, and analyse data received in the context of assurance tests and reviews.
• Analyse and interpret information from review results against DVA policy, provider rules, guidelines and business rules other regulations to make appropriate recommendations and develop written reports for a broad audience.
• Complete documentation arising from review activities including communication of outcomes with stakeholders, referral for further action, updating relevant registers and artefacts.
• Produce and regularly review and update assurance team procedures, templates and guidance material.
• Contribute to the preparing the section's forward work plan.
• Produce and maintain accurate records of work in line with DVAs records management policies and procedures.

Eligibility

• Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS).
• All applicants external to DVA offered employment will be required to successfully undergo a pre-engagement screening check, even if they have a security clearance. The screening check is conducted in accordance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework requirements.

Notes

This recruitment process is being used to fill ongoing and/or non-ongoing position/s. For more information about the role, please see the Candidate Information Pack.

Where a non-ongoing position is offered, the role will be filled for an initial specified term of up to18 months.

A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created which may be used to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies should they become available over the next 18 months.

Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.

DVA embraces and fosters a culture that supports diversity, inclusion and respect, where people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. We are dedicated and committed to attracting and recruiting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and encourage applications from people with disability, people that identify as LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Take on a rewarding, varied, and broad career with an Australian Public Service Department that can bring balance and flexibility to your working life, while supporting you to stay connected to your community.

DVA is committed to improving the data skills and capability of our workforce to underpin our goal of becoming a leading data-driven organisation.

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