Assurance Officer

As the Assurance Officer, you will play a key role in the scoping and progression of assurance activities. Working closely with your assurance team, your main focus will be ensuring that registered training organisations are adhering to the compliance requirements of the Skills Assure Supplier (SAS) Agreements and its associated funding program policies.In your role, you will be responsible for conducting pre-assurance activities, gathering and organising key information, providing support and showing your ability to work both independently and as part of a team to achieve key priorities. Attention to detail is essential as you create and maintain comprehensive electronic records that accurately reflect the assurance process. These records must follow departmental policies and procedures, ensuring accountability and compliance throughout the process.About The RoleAs the Assurance Officer, you will Support the planning of assurance activities by collecting and organising complex information and data from various sources and identifying and analysing trends to inform pre-assurance tasks. Identify and escalate non-compliance issues by preparing clear, evidence-based findings and supporting documents for the Lead Assurance Officer to review. Work as part of the assurance team to assist and occasionally lead assurance activities for registered training organisations. This includes assessing compliance with SAS Agreements, reviewing evidence and providing advice to stakeholders on compliance matters and assurance outcomes. Contribute to monitoring SAS performance by engaging in continuous improvement processes and collaborating with internal stakeholders and state and federal entities. Develop and maintain accurate and detailed electronic records of assurance activities, ensuring they comply with departmental policies and procedures. Perform other duties and provide relevant support to team members and stakeholders as required, ensuring agreed outcomes and deadlines are met.What We Are Looking ForThe position requires an applicant who can: Demonstrate knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of, the vocational education and training sector in Queensland, particularly as it relates to SAS Agreements. Apply comprehensive research, data collection and analytical skills to investigate issues, make decisions and provide recommendations to achieve objectives. Apply highly developed written and verbal communication skills to present information in a clear and concise manner, while using effective interpersonal, consultation and negotiation skills to engage with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrate personal responsibility for completing work accurately and on time, showing commitment and energy to achieving team and departmental goals. Contribute to team activities and projects by using initiative to solve problems and make considered, ethical and courageous decisions based on insight into the broader context. Work flexibly without supervision by effectively managing new and unexpected events and apply judgement about when to escalate issues. Refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities and what we are looking for.How To ApplyTo apply, please submit the below via the SmartJobs application page: Your current resume Provide a short statement (of no more than one page) telling us why you are interested in this role and outlining what your motivation is to join us.Please ensure you refer to the Role Description 'Interested in applying' section for more information on what to include as part of your application. We're committed to appointing the best-suited person for each role. This includes considering equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion needs within our agency. We believe that these elements are essential for the success of our team, and we strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to reach out to the designated contact for the vacancy.Applications to remain current for 12 months.Occupational group Auditing & Compliance