Advisor, Quality Assurance

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Detail information about job Advisor, Quality Assurance . Terms and conditions vacancy

• Be part of an organisation that protects the financial wellbeing of Australia
• Opportunity for flexible working arrangements
• APRA values diversity, inclusion and work/life balance

APRA’s Enterprise Performance Division is looking to strengthen its Quality Assurance team, with an Advisor opportunity. The Quality Assurance team, which is a second line of defence function, is responsible for review and challenge of practices in APRA’s supervision divisions  . This includes implementation of an assurance framework across the first and second lines of defence that support quality supervision outcomes. 

The Advisor, Quality Assurance will play a pivotal role in working with APRA’s Executive team and business/ industry group heads to provide assurance to the Board, and to develop and execute appropriate techniques and controls to enable APRA to deliver quality outcomes. This rare opportunity exists for a motivated and experienced individual to join this dynamic and professional team. The role has responsibility for: 

• Identifying issues and risks, and recommend solutions that align with APRA’s strategic plan

• Maintaining and developing relationships with internal and external stakeholders in order to provide advice that focuses on current and critical APRA issues

• Providing well balanced advice which accounts for the various competing interests of relevance

• Fostering a culture of ownership and accountability for the assurance and risk frameworks across APRA

• Continuing to develop and enhance APRA’s assurance and risk frameworks based on international, government and industry better practices.

The successful candidate will have a proven ability to operate effectively within a quality assurance or risk assurance function within a professional services environment, regulatory agency or ratings agency. You will have a passion to improve business outcomes, create pragmatic solutions, voice your ideas and partner with key stakeholders to embed changes. APRA is a collaborative working environment, and so we look for employees that value this.  

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) is the prudential regulator of the financial services industry. It oversees banks, credit unions, building societies, general insurance and reinsurance companies, life insurance, private health insurers, friendly societies, and most members of the superannuation industry. APRA currently supervises institutions holding $6 trillion in assets for Australian depositors, policyholders and superannuation fund members.

APRA invests in contemporary technologies to enable our employees to achieve work life balance, via flexible working practices. We are dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaboration and continuous improvement. APRA provides ongoing studies support, structured training programs and excellent career progression opportunities all within a highly professional environment.

APRA is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability status.

For a role statement and to apply, please visit our careers page on www.apra.gov.au. Applications are to be submitted via the website. Applications will be continually reviewed, please submit your application as soon as practical. For further information or assistance with your application, please email [email protected].