Assistant Director, Secretariat

Executive Level 1

• Canberra, ACT
• 115,996 - $128,200
• About the Department of Education

We contribute to Australia's economic prosperity and social wellbeing by creating opportunities and driving better outcomes through access to quality education and learning.

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The Internal Audit and Risk Section provides the secretariat function for two high level governance committees, the Audit and Assurance Committee (AAC) and Risk, Security and Governance Committee (RSGC). The committees provide independent advice to the Secretary and Executive Board on the appropriateness of the department's accountability and control framework regarding financial and performance reporting; systems of risk oversight and management; and system of internal control.

Reporting to the Director, Internal Audit and Risk, the Assistant Director will lead the Secretariat function for the committees. This role manages high-level relationships and communications with independent committee members and departmental officers, organises meetings and supports the committees, and drafts and coordinates briefing. This position will provide committees with high level secretariat and administrative support including :

We are seeking individuals with the following skills and capabilities :

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