The Audit and Risk Management Team
The Audit and Risk Management team provides an independent and objective assurance and consulting activity that is guided by a philosophy of adding value to improve the operations of the University. It does this by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the University’s risk management, control and governance processes.
Internal Audit has independent status within the University, as described by Council in the Internal Audit Charter. The Director: Planning and Assurance Services is responsible functionally to the Audit and Risk Management Committee of Council, and administratively to the Vice Chancellor in relation to internal audit matters. The Committee reviews and approves the scope of the annual internal audit work program, and is responsible for oversight of the processes for the identification and assessment of legislative and general business risks, and for reviewing the adequacy of the University’s system of internal control.
The particular skills and knowledge that this team offers the University community include:
- undertaking audit programs and facilitating self assessment
- conducting fraud reviews
- managing the risk management framework and process
- providing high level advice and support on governance
- assessing and managing the University’s legislative compliance.
This team of four staff is led by the Manager: Audit and Risk Management, Phill Armanas. Other team members are:
- Pat Watson (Senior Internal Auditor)
- Ian Furness (Senior Internal Auditor: Occupational Health, Safety, Welfare and Injury Management)
- Anthony Bak (Internal Auditor)