Compliance and Audit Officer

About the role

Austroads, the association of Australian and New Zealand transport agencies, is hiring a Compliance and Audit Officer for its Transport Certification Australia (TCA) unit, based at the Austroads Sydney office. The role supports the Audit Lead in delivering, maintaining and improving the Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) compliance and audit framework, including leading audits with Approved Training Providers (ATPs) and writing the follow-up reports.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct audits of Approved Training Providers (ATPs) against service agreements as directed by the Audit Lead
• Prepare clear, accurate and timely audit reports and keep comprehensive audit records
• Support the audit and assurance program, including the framework, guidelines, procedures and processes
• Compile reports from multiple sources of data and respond to audit and compliance queries from stakeholders
• Ensure ATPs submit rectification plans within the timeframes set out in audit reports
• Maintain audit and compliance data in the Austroads Training Registry and prepare audit schedules
• Carry out and analyse surveys, such as phone surveys with key stakeholders
• Contribute to continuous improvement and follow Quality Systems processes

Required profile

• Minimum three to four years of experience with a compliance focus in a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) environment
• Understanding of the VET quality framework and Standards for NVR Registered Training Organisations
• Experience conducting audits and writing audit reports in the VET sector
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and organisational skills, with excellent written and oral communication
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with a professional image and ethical behaviour