Position: APS 6 Senior Auditor

PART 1: KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1 / Execute compliance and performance audits and deliver audit reports. Maintain audit recommendations database, including issuing outstanding recommendation reports to management and coordinating responses. Prepare reports on the status of recommendations.
2 / Undertake fraud prevention activities. Manage fraud referrals in accordance with AHL policies and procedures, including recording referrals, conducting evaluations and preparing evaluation reports. Undertake fraud detection activities. Maintain fraud incident register and prepare reports on fraud.
3 / Maintain register of legislation and regulation pertaining to AHL including compliance requirements. Monitor and prepare reports on compliance.
4 / Manage complaints in accordance with AHL policies and procedures, including the complaints hotline, service desk and register. Monitor and prepare reports on complaints.
5 / Manage Freedom of Information requests, including receipt and allocation of requests, monitoring completion and maintaining the register. Prepare reports on Freedom of Information requests.

Whilst this duty statement summarises the purpose of the job and lists its key tasks, it is not a definitive list of all the tasks to be undertaken. Tasks can vary at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer, in consultation with the employee. To deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility is needed and the employee may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above.

Eligibility

To be eligible for employment with AHL, applicants must meet AHL's requirements for the following conditions:

Hold Australian citizenship;

Satisfactory National Criminal History Check;

Satisfactory Medical Assessment; and

Satisfactorily complete a Probation period.

This is an Identified Position and Indigenous jobseekers are encouraged to apply, as well as non-Indigenous jobseekers with a demonstrated commitment to working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and display respect and dignity in all their dealings with staff and residents.

PART 2: PERSONAL DETAILS – APPLICANT TO COMPLETE
Mr. / Ms. / Mrs. / Miss. / Other ______
Family Name: ______
Given Names: ______
Date of Birth: ______/______/______Address: ______
Suburb: ______State: ______Postcode: ______
Phone: ( )______Mobile Phone: ( )______Email:______
Please indicate your preferred hours of work:
Full-time Part-Time Weekend/Shift Work Irregular/Intermittent (Casual)
Have you worked for AHL before? Yes No
If yes, which Hostel or Office?
Do you have a relative that works for Aboriginal Hostels Limited? Yes No
If yes, Please provide details:
Do you hold a current Working With Vulnerable People Registration? Yes No
Expiry Date ______/______/______(If successful in employment with AHL you will need to provide a copy)
Are you an Australian Citizen? Yes No
If successful in applying for a position at AHL you must be able to provide proof of Australian Citizenship.
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
Have you received a redundancy/retrenchment benefit from the APS or a Commonwealth Government agency in the last 12 months?
Yes No Date of Redundancy ______/______/______
Are you currently employed within the Australian Public Service? Yes No
If Yes, please provide details: ______
Department/Agency: ______AGS Number: ______Classification: ______
Ongoing/Permanent Non-Ongoing/Temporary Casual
REFEREE DETAILS – Please provide details of two referees (if possible, please include a current supervisor)
Referee One
Name of Referee:
Organisation:
Referee’s Position:
Relationship to Candidate:
Contact Number:
Referee Two
Name of Referee:
Organisation:
Referee’s Position:
Relationship to Candidate:
Contact Numbers:
WORKPLACE DIVERSITY DETAILS (Optional)
Gender: Male Female Are you of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander decent? Yes No
Do you identify yourself as a person with a disability? Yes No If necessary, please describe assistance required to attend an interview:
Is English your first spoken language? Yes No
Will you require an interpreter for your interview? Yes No
If an interpreter is required, please state the language:
Please select how you became aware of this vacancy:
APS Jobs Seek.com Our Mob Koori Mail Regional Paper Facebook
Other: ______
IMPORTANT: DECLARATION OF CRIMINAL HISTORY - All candidates to be employed by AHL will be subject to pre-employment checks, including a National Police History Check. When answering these questions you are required to declare any convictions including driving related offences and/or any current matters pending before a court. General speeding or parking infringements that did not result in a summons to court are excluded.
Do you have any convictions, driving related offences or pending court outcomes which are less than 5 years old? If Yes, provide details below. / Yes No
Do you have any convictions, driving related offences or pending court outcomes which are over 5 years old, and/or where the sentence imposed was imprisonment? If Yes, provide details below. / Yes No
Are you currently the subject of/or applicant in any pending court matters? If Yes, provide details below. / Yes No
Have you ever been subjected to investigation under the APS Values and Code of Conduct? If Yes, provide details below. / Yes No
Details:
DECLARATION - In applying for a position(s) within AHL I hereby declare that:
As an Australian citizen I am eligible for non-ongoing or ongoing employment, and if successful can provide a valid passport and/or full birth certificate and photo identification to support my application. I consent to undergo pre-employment checks. If required, I agree to complete a Working with Children registration (or similar). I understand that the procedure and timeframe for obtaining certification is administered by the state or territory where the position is to be filled. I am aware that I must maintain my certification while employed by AHL.
I declare that the information provided by me in this application is complete and true. I understand giving false or misleading information in my application, including Section 8 Declaration of Criminal History, may be in breach of the APS Values and Code of Conduct, which may affect my employment with AHL.
Full Name(please print):______
Signature:______Date:______/______/______
(When submitting an application electronically only, a signature will not be required. You agree, that by choosing to submit your application electronically, you declare the above statements to be true.)
PART 3: SELECTION CRITERIA, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE – APPLICANT TO COMPLETE
Please address the skills and experience required for the role of APS 6 Senior Auditor.Responses must be provided to be considered for a position at Aboriginal Hostels Limited (AHL). Please note responses per criterion should not exceed 250 words. Your responses should take into account the Job Description for this position (Page 1). All applicants will be assessed in relation to their ability to perform in accordance with the APS Values and Code of Conduct, the social justice principles of equity and workplace diversity, and occupational health and safety in the workplace.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated:
  1. Commitment to working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This commitment will be shown by your capacity to:
Understand Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures;
Identify issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today; and
Communicate respectfully.
  1. Proven knowledge, skills and relevant experience in internal audit and fraud control.

  1. High level of written and oral communication skills, liaison and negotiating skills.

  1. Demonstrated competence in providing advice and assistance to management and staff on audit and fraud related issues.

  1. Demonstrated capacity to plan and organise work and manage priorities.

Please submit a completed Application Pack, including an up-to-date Resume to , by the closing date of 7 September 2016