The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) is seeking highly skilled and dynamic leaders for the SES Band 1 Executive Director, Audit Services vacancies in the Financial Statements Audit Services Group, Performance Statements Audit Services Group, and the Systems Assurance and Data Analytics Group. These senior leadership positions play a crucial role in delivering independent reporting to the Australian Parliament and promoting accountability and transparency within the Australian Government sector.

As an Executive Director, you will be responsible for leading one of the three functional groups within the ANAO:

• Financial Statements Audit Services Group: Provides independent assurance on financial statements and financial administration for Australian Government entities and conducts assurance reviews.
• Performance Statements Audit Services Group: Conducts audits of Australian Government entities performance statements and measures.
• Systems Assurance and Data Analytics Group: Provides IT audit and data analytics support to ANAO’s assurance, performance, and performance statements audit work.

These roles are vital in delivering the ANAO’s strategic objectives, ensuring the effective and efficient operation of each group, and maintaining high standards of audit quality.

As Executive Director, you will provide leadership and direction across your branch, manage resources, provide strategic direction, and foster a collaborative culture across the broader ANAO. You will engage with senior government officials, stakeholders, and Parliament to deliver on the ANAO’s mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading, directing and being accountable for the planning, execution, reporting and delivery pf high-quality audit reports/opinions/products in accordance with ANAO auditing standards and policies and working closely with other senior executives to ensure alignment with the ANAO’s overall goals and vision.
• Cultivate and maintain key relationships with senior government officials, stakeholders, and Parliament to support the ANAO’s work and enhance its public sector impact. Representing ANAO to Parliament, audit agencies, and the public as required.
• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement within service group operations to respond to emerging challenges in public sector performance and accountability.
• Effectively manage business risks related to your areas of responsibility and branch operations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, ensuring the group’s success and capability to meet the ANAO’s objectives.

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidates will perform at the SES Band 1 leadership level and demonstrate the APS-wide DRIVE Leadership behaviours.

We are seeking leaders with the ability to see the big picture and drive transformational change that aligns with the ANAO’s goals. They will demonstrate good decision-making capabilities, acting decisively and confidently even in complex environments. A core requirement of this position is the ability to lead a multi-disciplinary branch to deliver innovative and strategic agency outcomes. A collaborative approach is essential, working effectively in partnership with others to foster a results-driven environment. Additionally, the candidate must be resilient, capable of leading through adversity and navigating complex challenges with a calm, solutions-oriented mindset.

To be successful in these roles, you will demonstrate:

• A proven ability to lead and motivate teams, with a strong record of leading and managing audit operations in a professional environment.
• Experience providing high-level strategic advice to senior executives and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
• A track record in client and project management, with experience in leading end-to-end audit operations.
• The ability to articulate issues to key stakeholders and influence outcomes through effective communication.
• Demonstrated integrity, sound judgment, and the ability to work under pressure while delivering projects on time and within budget.
• A commitment to empowering and developing staff to drive the ANAO’s purpose and vision.

Desirable qualifications

There are no mandatory qualifications for this role, however, the following are highly desirable:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in commerce, accounting, economics, law, public policy, IT, or a related discipline.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies or associations.
• Relevant experience in senior operational management, ideally within the public sector.

Eligibility

Citizenship – To be eligible for employment with the ANAO, applicants must be an Australian citizen.

Security Clearance – The Australian community requires the highest level of integrity from ANAO employees. The preferred applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the level of Negative Vetting 1. For more information about the AGSVA security clearance process, please refer to the AGSVA website.

Assessment process / Reasonable adjustment

As part of the assessment process, you may be asked to participate in one or more of the following assessment activities:

• Interview (in-person or virtual)
• Presentation

If you believe you may require reasonable adjustments to participate in the assessment process, please ensure this is indicated in your application. A member of our recruitment team will contact you to discuss the adjustments prior to the assessment process.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted using the ANAO’s online recruitment system.

Applicants are required to submit a current CV/resume and a statement of claims (500 words maximum) outlining why you are interested in this position and why you believe that you have the skills, capabilities, knowledge and experience to be considered for this role. Please provide examples which demonstrate your ability to perform the duties of the position. We highly recommend that you refer to the SES Work Level Standards, and demonstrate the APS-wide DRIVE Leadership behaviours in the preparation of your application.

We look forward to receiving your application and exploring how your skills and experience can contribute to our leadership team.

Contact

Name: Jonathan Beaumont on behalf of the ANAO

Phone: (02) 6126 4500

Email: [email protected]

Closing date

Applications close 11:30pm (AEST) on Sunday 6 July 2025.