Total 658 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in Darwin City, Northern Territory

The incumbent will be an entry-level analyst and work with an audit team in a developmental capacity to conduct reviews of the efficiency and effectiveness of Department of Transportation programs. The incumbent makes key contributions to a variety of possible products, including audit reports, briefings to DOT leadership or congressional stakeholders, and management advisories. The incumbent conducts all assigned phases of the audit in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).

The incumbent will be responsible for assisting with:

preparing a comprehensive plan to guide the work, including the methodology for examining and testing (such as using statistical and/or judgmental sampling) of records and internal controls to determine the degree of efficiency and effectiveness of programs;

researching pertinent laws, legislative history, regulations, contracts, and internal controls to ascertain the purpose, scope, and objectives of the assigned program or function; the manner in which the program or function is conducted; and the nature and extent of management authority and responsibility for the program or function;

conducting site visits at field locations to gather evidence, based on the approved work plan;

conducting interviews with program officials at Headquarters and/or in the field;

analyzing quantitative and/or qualitative evidence gathered to identify potential findings;

writing sections of the debriefs to senior OIG management and drafting written products summarizing the results of the review, including potential findings and recommendations for program improvements;

preparing work papers that provide support for key findings and potential recommendations;

conducting entrance and exit conferences with the audited agency and conducting follow-up inquiries to evaluate the adequacy of corrective actions taken on prior audit findings; and,

supporting the team in issuing final written products that adhere to high quality standards and reflect internal OIG management review and comments received from the audited agency.

The work of this position primarily involves program audits. The incumbent, a professional auditor trainee, works with a team leader in a developmental capacity, to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of organizations, programs, and activities applicable to the Department of Transportation programs.  

The audits may cover the relevance or appropriateness of program objectives; the extent to which a program achieves a desired level of results; factors inhibiting satisfactory performance; alternatives for carrying out the program; the adequacy of management controls; and the validity and reliability of reported program effectiveness.

The incumbent of this position applies professional accounting and auditing knowledge, standards, and principles in performing an objective and systemic examination of pertinent information and documentation such as records, management reports, management controls, and policies and practices affecting the outcomes and results of the transportation programs.

The incumbent research conducted, laws, legislative history, regulations, contracts, and management controls to ascertain the purpose, scope, and objectives of the assigned program or function; the manner in which the program or function is conducted; and the nature and extent of management authority and responsibility for the program or function.

As a member of an audit team, the incumbent assists in all phases of audit work - planning the audit, conducting the audit, and preparing the final product.

The incumbent assists higher-level auditors and/or analysts with examining and testing (using statistical and/or judgmental sampling) records and management controls to determine the degree of efficiency, and effectiveness of assigned programs.

The incumbent conducts all assigned phases of the audit in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS). The standards require the incumbent to study and evaluate internal controls to determine the level of reliability; for the audit procedures required to answer audit objectives; and obtain sufficient reliable evidence through inspection, observation, inquiries, and confirmation to provide a reasonable basis for an opinion regarding the program under examination. These tasks are performed under the direction of a higher-level auditor/analyst.

The incumbent assists higher-level auditors/analysts in conducting interviews with employees of the program or activity under review. They also prepare work papers using Pentana, interview summaries, and briefing materials covering findings for use by team members.

The incumbent will also assist in conducting entrance and exit conferences with the audited agency and follow-up inquiries to evaluate the adequacy of corrective actions taken on prior audit findings; and, support the team in issuing final written products that adhere to high quality standards and reflect internal OIG management review and comments received from the audited agency.

The work of this position primarily involves program and financial audits. The incumbent, a professional auditor trainee, works with a team leader in a developmental capacity, to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of organizations, programs, and activities applicable to financial programs. The audits may cover the relevance or appropriateness of program objectives; the extent to which a program achieves a desired level of results; factors inhibiting satisfactory performance; alternatives for carrying out the program; the adequacy of management controls; and the validity and reliability of reported program effectiveness.

The incumbent of this position applies professional accounting and auditing knowledge, standards, and principles in performing an objective and systemic examination of pertinent information and documentation such as records, management reports, management controls, and policies and practices affecting the outcomes and results of financial programs.

The incumbent research pertinent laws, legislative history, regulations, contracts, and management controls to ascertain the purpose, scope, and objectives of the assigned program or function; the manner in which the program or function is conducted; and the nature and extent of management authority and responsibility for the program or function. As a member of an audit team, the incumbent  assists in all phases of audit work - planning the audit, conducting the audit, and preparing the final product.

The incumbent assists higher level auditors and/or analysts with examining and testing (using statistical and/or judgmental sampling) records and management controls to determine the degree of efficiency, , and effectiveness of assigned programs.

The incumbent  conducts all assigned phases of the audit in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS). The standards require the incumbent to study and evaluate internal controls to determine the level of reliability; for the  audit procedures required to answer audit objectives; and obtain sufficient reliable evidence through inspection, observation, inquiries, and confirmation to provide a reasonable basis for an opinion regarding the program under examination. These tasks are performed under the direction of a higher-level auditor/analyst.

The incumbent assists higher-level auditors/analysts in conducting interviews with employees of the program or activity under review. The incumbent also prepares work papers using Pentana, interview summaries, and briefing materials covering findings for use by team members.

The incumbent will also assist in conducting entrance and exit conferences with the audited agency and follow-up inquiries to evaluate the adequacy of corrective actions taken on prior audit findings; and, support the team in issuing final written products that adhere to high quality standards and reflect internal OIG management review and comments received from the audited agency. 

Directs a highly technical workforce that provides either air traffic control services and/or tactical and strategic support. The work impacts the effectiveness and efficiency of the day-to day operations of the facility. Work typically impacts the safe, orderly, and expeditious movement of aircraft as well as the efficient operation of segments of the aviation industry.

Provides training, coaching and guidance to subordinates and facilitates team building throughout area(s) of responsibility.

Integrates support resources with operational needs to maintain effective air traffic control service, and may work other than administrative shifts to meet this requirement. Using measures of organizational performance, continuously reviews work processes to assure that results meet the agency's mission and the customer's needs, adds value to facility services, and are efficiently achieved.

Assigns and reviews work. Plans work and sets priorities and schedules. Approves leave; prepares schedules for completion of work; assigns work to subordinates based on priorities; evaluates work performance of subordinates ensuring equity of performance standards and ratings; gives advice on work and on administrative matters; Identifies and arranges for developmental and other training needs of subordinates. Makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinates; hears and resolves group grievances and serious employee complaints; effects disciplinary actions; recommends/approves selections and transfers; recommends/approves awards. Deals with labor representatives concerning workforce issues. Adjusts staffing levels and work procedures to accommodate resource decisions made at higher levels. Provides input to and contributes to the accomplishment of facility goals and objectives. Serves as a member of the management team to improve organizational performance and to meet strategic goals.

Communicates and reinforces diversity and EEO policies and programs in all areas of responsibility, including selections, training, and transfers. Participates in the labor-management partnership process and fosters a work environment where all employees are treated in a fair and equitable manner.

Meets and has frequent contacts with both internal and external customers including subordinates, other peer management representatives, union representatives, administrative support staff within the facility, higher ranking managers and supervisors, members of the general public, and representatives of the aviation industry.

The Operations Manager reports to the Air Traffic Manager. Performance is evaluated upon the effectiveness with which assigned program objectives are achieved.

Supervises a staff of Air Traffic Control Specialists that is responsible for carrying out air traffic control assignments within a geographic area.

Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by subordinate employees. Sets work priorities and schedules. Approves leave; gives advice, counsel, and instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Evaluates performance of employees and recommends performance ratings. Hears and resolves complaints from employees and refers group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher level manager. Identifies and arranges for developmental and other training needs of employees. Finds ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed. Adjusts staffing levels and work procedures to accommodate resource decisions made at higher levels. Recommends goals and objectives for the area and tracks accomplishments.

Communicates and reinforces diversity and EEO policies and programs in all areas of responsibility, including selections, training, and transfers. Supports and participates in the labor management partnership process, and fosters a work environment where all employees are treated in a fair and equitable manner.

The Operations Supervisor reports to the Operations Manager. Performance is evaluated upon the effectiveness with which assigned program objectives are achieved.

• Support EPPI Operation Advisor representative in identifying opportunities for improved operational performance at the organizational level
• Draw up and / or review reports, organizational procedures, technical documentation;
• Support EPPI Operation Advisor representative in making sure the organizational procedures are understood and applied.
• Conduct regular visual audits of the facilities, main carriageway and equipment and produce audit reports, in compliance with contract requirements and company best practices.
• Conduct internal audits for client’s operation and EPPI operation
• Oversee the toll auditors in the routine audits of toll collection data (transactions, class discrepancies, collected revenues, revenue discrepancies).
• Manage the quality management system to achieve the overall goals of meeting the client’s and EPPI’s requirement.
• Reporting to MCX management on all quality control and quality assurance issues.
• Monitor the accuracy and exhaustiveness of data collected.
• Provide recommendations on business process improvements and best practices.
• Oversee the analysis of relevant project data to support recommendations for corrective action, improvements and best practices’ implementation on MCX.
• Monitor the production and the deadlines of the deliverables due to external stakeholders.
• Monitor the project’s performance against key performance indicators and delivery of all due contractual obligations.
• Assist in recommending and conducting trainings for the Staff.
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned from time to time.