Assurance Reviewers
Reviewers
Reviewers can be sourced from the public or private sectors, depending upon the individual reviewer's suitability and availability. Reviewers sourced from the public sector are selected for their expertise in relation to a particular review, and not to represent their agency. Similarly, reviewers sourced from the private sector are selected for their expertise, not to represent their firm, and should not use the Assurance Review process to actively solicit business for themselves or their firm.
Responsibilities
The Responsibilities of the Reviewers include:
- Maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of the Assurance methodology;
- attending the Planning Meeting;
- identifying key stakeholders to be interviewed as part of the review, and conducting those interviews;
- identifying critical documentation to be reviewed, and examining the documentation;
- attending all days of the Review;
- working cooperatively with all participants in the Review including the Review Team, the Sponsoring Agency and the Assurance Reviews Branch;
- supporting the leadership of the Review Team Leader (RTL);
- considering material relevant to the review and forming an opinion on the adequacy of the material based on their experience and expertise;
- participating in the discussion on, and assessment of, the project or program under review in a professional and objective manner;
- completing the Review in the timeframe specified by Finance;
- contributing, as required, to briefing the Senior Responsible Official (SRO) on each day of the Review as required by the RTL, and on the Review's conclusions and recommendations on the last day of the Review;
- developing the Review Report content in accordance with the Review Guidance and Handbook and providing the final Report to the SRO on the last day of the Review. The Report should add to the SRO's understanding of the project or program's readiness to proceed to the next stage and should add value through its recommendations for action; and
- providing 360º feedback in relation to the Review Team's performance.
Review Team Guidance
The Review Team Guidance brochure provides an overview and practical guidance for review team members. It supports and should be read in conjunction with the primary Assurance Review publications.
- Review Team Guidance PDF Version [
147KB] - Review Team Guidance RTF Version [
102KB]
Contact Details
Assurance Reviews Branch,
Implementation and Performance Improvement Division
Department of Finance and Deregulation
John Gorton Building
King Edward Terrace
PARKES ACT 2600
Email: assurancereviews@finance.gov.au
Contact for information on this page: Assurance Reviews