EL1 Assistant Director, Assurance Manager - New Framework Planning

Talent International is currently recruiting for an EL1 Assistant Director, Assurance Manager – New Framework Planning to work for one of our Federal Government clients based in NSW (Multiple Office Locations). The position is a 6-month contract role with the possibility of extension. The role pays $602.55 per day + Super.

7.6 hours per day and 38 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

Assurance Coordination and Delivery

Coordinate and manage day-to-day delivery of program assurance activities across internal, external and independent sources.
Develop and maintain integrated assurance plans and schedules aligned with program milestones and governance requirements.
Collaborate with delivery streams, corporate functions and assurance providers to manage dependencies and ensure successful outcomes.
Monitor assurance activities, escalating risks and issues where required.

External and Independent Assurance Support

Coordinate audits, reviews and independent assurance activities.
Manage the provision of evidence, documentation and subject matter inputs.
Act as the central point of contact for assurance providers.
Track remediation actions and ensure timely closure of assurance findings.

Assurance Analysis and Integration

Analyse findings, risks and issues across multiple assurance sources.
Prepare integrated assurance reports and program readiness assessments.
Deliver evidence-based insights to support senior executive decision-making.
Maintain visibility of assurance coverage and identify gaps.

Reporting and Governance Support

Prepare committee papers, executive briefings and Board-level assurance artefacts.
Provide assurance updates and consolidated reporting to governance forums.
Ensure traceability of findings, recommendations and actions.

Assurance Frameworks and Audit Readiness

Maintain assurance frameworks, registers and tools to ensure audit readiness.
Support program readiness by maintaining current and defensible documentation.
Drive continuous improvement across assurance processes and templates.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Essential Criteria

Demonstrated expertise in risk management and assurance within complex environments.
Strong strategic thinking and analytical capability.
Excellent judgement in evaluating complex and sensitive risk scenarios.
Highly developed stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills.
Ability to provide high-quality, evidence-based advice on complex issues.
Strong problem-solving, conceptual thinking and critical analysis skills.
Proven ability to build productive relationships and foster a positive risk culture.

Desirable Criteria

Experience working within a PMO or Portfolio Management Office.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Experience within Federal Government or highly regulated environments.
AGSVA Baseline Security Clearance (or higher).

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Uvez Ahmed on 0480 806 154 / uvez.ahmed@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.

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