Grant Audit Management Officer | 9-Month Contract | 3-4 Days WFH

• Parramatta, Sydney
• $75 - $85 per hour + super
• 10 Mar 2025 – 19 Dec 2025

A dynamic government agency are seeking a highly organised Grant Audit Management Officer to lead the delivery of a grant audit function and oversee the first batch of audits in 2025. This role involves end-to-end project management of the audit process, working closely with an outsourced auditor, and ensuring compliance with required documentation and reporting standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management – Oversee the audit function, ensuring it meets budget, timeline, and quality expectations.
• Auditor Onboarding & Coordination – Engage and onboard the outsourced auditor(s) while managing their work effectively.
• Audit Planning & Scheduling – Develop a structured audit schedule that maximises coverage while minimising costs.
• Site Visits & Pilot Testing – Manage and participate in pilot site visits across NSW to establish audit processes.
• Documentation & Compliance – Ensure all audit-related documents are accurately completed, signed, and stored in the document management system.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Facilitate regular meetings with program leads to monitor progress, risks, and issues.
• Problem-Solving – Identify and resolve audit-related challenges efficiently and professionally.

Key Challenges

• Maintaining clear communication with internal teams, grantees, and auditors.
• Managing contracts and performance of the external audit company.
• Ensuring all documentation is accurate, standardised, and properly recorded.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Strong time management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing tasks across multiple teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• High attention to detail and discretion, ensuring accountability, transparency, and effectiveness in all audit-related activities.

If you are a proactive and detail-oriented professional with experience in audit management, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement, we encourage you to apply.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any questions, please contact Laura Bartch on [email protected]