Our participants, Our people, Our purpose

Currently, there are around 4.3 million Australians with a disability. The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) implements the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which is one of the biggest social reforms in the country since Medicare. As an Agency, we support more than 600,000 participants with a significant and permanent disability, and the families and carers of those living with disability. For many Australians, this will be the first time they receive the disability support they need. The NDIA is designed to enhance the quality of life and increase economic and social participation for people with disability and will mean a peace of mind for every Australian.

A new role awaits

The Audit Branch provides independent and objective assurance and advice to the Agency. Core functions of the Audit Branch include Internal Audit, Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) Coordination and Controls Assurance.

The NDIA has a dedicated team of internal auditors who provide a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal control processes. The internal auditors are supported by NDIA’s contracted external audit partners for some engagements.

We are seeking candidates to fill EL1 Assistant Director Internal Audit (Professional Stream) vacancies.

Where you can add value

The EL1 Assistant Director Internal Audit (Professional Stream) role will lead a team responsible for conducting operational, financial and compliance internal audit engagements, as per the Internal Audit (IA) plan and NDIA IA methodology to improve governance, risk management and internal controls.

Responsibilities of the role may include:

• Leading a team to developing relationships with business areas throughout the NDIA to build trust and influence change.
• Supervising and supporting the team with conducting interviews, completing the Risk and Control Matrix (RACM) and presenting and negotiating audit findings/issues.
• Assisting in the preparation of engagement plans as well as contributing to annual internal audit planning.
• Preparing internal audit reporting for the Board, the Audit Committee and management; and follow up activities to evaluate sufficiency of evidence for closing issues in line with NDIA internal audit methodology.
• Providing leadership for increasing Agency-wide awareness and education of the Internal Audit function and value-add services.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders on auditing matters as well as periodically presenting to the NDIA Internal Audit team on engagement outcomes and lessons learned.
• Supporting the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) in their financial, performance and performance statements audits.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years’ demonstrated experience in conducting internal audits and risk management; with an in-depth knowledge about audit principles, methodologies and techniques.

They have strong leadership skills with the ability to provide direction to staff, foster collaboration within their team and understand their individual team members’ unique contributions with an ability to develop their capabilities.

Interact and build positive trusting relationships with members of the Executive.

They are proficient in articulating complex information and recommendations in plain English across a broad audience.

This position is within the professional job stream, you must possess relevant academic qualifications with membership of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA), Certified Practising Accountants (CPA) or other equivalent professional finance bodies (or holding equivalent finance related post graduate qualifications).

Your NDIA Experience

We work as one team. We are accepting, diverse and driven. We take a shared approach to making progress. We welcome and support each other and encourage different ideas, insights and opinions. We empower and enable each other to be our best. We collaborate, connect and work together to create a workplace that makes us proud. And while we're based far and wide across the country, we make sure nobody feels they are out on their own.

• You will work for a socially inclusive and culturally diverse workplace, that is making a meaningful impact to the lives of more than 600,000 Australians.
• Access to higher superannuation and above market leave entitlements
• Competitive remuneration and working conditions that support a positive work life balance
• Access to ongoing professional development and learning

While this role is ideally performed from Deakin - ACT, Surry Hills - NSW, Geelong - VIC or Richmond - VIC, flexible working arrangements may be considered. We intend to fill this role in an ongoing capacity, however non-ongoing roles up to 12 months with the possibility of extension up to 2 years may be offered.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police History check, Worker Screening check and/or Working with Children Check (where required) and provide evidence of Australian Citizenship.

Applications for this role close Sunday 1 June 2025 11:30pm AEST.

If you have any questions, please contact Murat Bakham on or email [email protected]

With the exception of personal details, applications can NOT be edited or updated once submitted for consideration. Please make sure you are completely satisfied with your entire application before submitting.

NDIA is committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and welcomes and encourages applications from People with Disability (PwD), First Nations peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, Mature age workers, as well as young workers and supporting an inter-generational workforce and supporting gender equity and families. NDIA will provide reasonable adjustments for candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process and discuss workplace adjustments to fulfil the inherent requirements of the role. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process (including alternate formats of the application form) or have an enquiry about the support provided, please contact Hoban on 1300 550 388 or [email protected].

RecruitAbility applies to this position: The RecruitAbility scheme supports people with disability applying for jobs in the Australian Public Service (APS) by giving you a better opportunity to put forward your skills and experience during the selection process.

There are certain roles within the National Disability Insurance that may require mandatory vaccination, subject to government order or directive. Evidence may be required prior to commencement.