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Program Assurance Lead

Pae

About Pae

  • Amentum is a leader in global engineering, project management and solutions integration, trusted to modernise the most critical missions anywhere in the world.
  • Driven to create a safer, smarter, cleaner world, we innovate as a team of inventive doers passionate about making a difference.
  • Underpinned by a strong culture of ethics, safety and inclusivity.
  • Amentum is fiercely committed to operational excellence and successful execution.
  • Are you seeking a career that offers a healthy work-life balance, a friendly company culture, and engagement with a supportive community?
  • We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.
  • We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.
  • People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.
  • Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity.
  • We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring.
  • We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.
  • Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, please refer to our Enterprise Agreement and www.fairwork.gov.au for more information.

Responsibilities

  • The Program Assurance Lead is responsible for leading the Program Assurance function and establishing the assurance framework across the project.
  • The role provides independent oversight of governance, controls, and compliance activities to ensure projects are delivered in accordance with approved policies, processes, and standards.
  • Lead and manage the Program Assurance team.
  • Establish, implement, and maintain the program assurance framework and associated assurance activities.
  • Develop and manage assurance and audit plans across the program and its projects.
  • Conduct audits, reviews, and assurance assessments to evaluate compliance with governance, risk, and control requirements.
  • Identify and document observations, findings, and improvement opportunities arising from assurance activities.
  • Communicate audit and assurance outcomes to project and program leadership.
  • Monitor and follow up on corrective actions to ensure timely resolution of findings and recommendations.
  • Provide independent assurance regarding the effectiveness of project governance, management controls, and delivery processes.
  • Collect, analyse, and maintain assurance data, lessons learned, and knowledge to support continual improvement.
  • Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of the Program Governance function through process improvements and assurance insights.

Requirements

  • Experience in program assurance, governance, audit, risk management, or project controls.
  • Strong understanding of project and program governance frameworks.
  • Experience developing and executing assurance or audit programs.
  • Strong analytical, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to influence outcomes and drive continuous improvement.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills Required Security Clearance Level : NV1 Location : Adelaide Weekly Hours : 40