Director, Performance Audit

**Director, Performance Audit**

Are you ready for a career that creates meaningful impact? Here’s your opportunity to work for an organisation that informs and challenges government to improve outcomes for citizens.

An excellent opportunity to join a flexible, progressive, people focussed & inclusive culture

**Who are we?**

For over 200 years, the Auditor-General has assisted the Parliament of New South Wales to hold government accountable for its use of public resources.

Recognised as a centre of excellence in professional services, the Audit Office of New South Wales is an independent integrity agency. We conduct financial and performance audits across a diverse range of portfolios such as health, education, transport, local government, environment, justice, community services, industry and more.

Our work is diverse, challenging and meaningful. Our people interact with diverse stakeholders regularly and embrace opportunities to positively impact the lives of NSW citizens. A career at the Audit Office is more than you imagine.

We have a people-focused culture, supported by corporate values that encourage pride in purpose, curiosity and open-mindedness, courage and integrity. Our diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences help us deliver high standards of work that reflects the communities we operate in.

At the Audit Office, you won’t just fit in. You’ll belong.

**How will you contribute?**

Joining the Audit Office means being part of a team dedicated to excellence, integrity, and making a tangible difference for the people of NSW.

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader as part of the Performance Audit Executive team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for identifying and delivering a program of high-quality audits that align with the strategic priorities of the Auditor-General, while also considering broader Government objectives.

**Key responsibilities of this role include**:

- Deliver high-quality performance audits in line with the Audit Office’s methodology, professional standards, and legislation—within agreed timeframes and budgets.
- Lead and manage a team of performance auditors to achieve strategic goals, allocate resources effectively, and foster a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
- Identify and scope audit topics, issues, best practice methodologies, and improvement opportunities across public sector operations.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with senior stakeholders, including agency executives, experts, and consultants.
- Collaborate with Financial Audit Directors to strengthen sector knowledge and enhance value for Parliament, clients, and citizens.
- Ensure audit reports are insightful, evidence-based, and clearly presented; deliver strategic objectives and ensure compliance with the Audit Office Code of Conduct and internal policies.

**Role Description - Director, Performance Audit.pdf**

**What will you need to succeed?**
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Demonstrated analytical skills and sound judgement to develop focused solutions, with performance audit or similar experience evaluating organisational performance in the provision of services, program management or the delivery of large and complex projects.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to engage, motivate and develop staff.
- Strong knowledge of NSW Government structures, functions and processes, or the ability to quickly acquire this knowledge.

**Essential requirements**:

- tertiary qualification in an appropriate analytic discipline such as business, economics, social science or law.
- A comprehensive understanding and knowledge of relevant legislation, professional standards, evaluation, research and auditing concepts and techniques, government operations and public sector reforms.
- Substantial experience in performance audit, policy analysis, research, program evaluation or program delivery at a senior level including ability to identify performance gaps and develop practical responses.
- Proven experience in developing high level, quality written reports
- Australian permanent resident or citizen or New Zealand citizen.

**What are the benefits?**

We provide genuine flexibility in the way we work, along with competitive benefits.

On offer is a 35-hour work week and a total remuneration package (including superannuation) from $ 236,452 to $ 302988 per annum depending on your experience, skills and capabilities.

The Audit Office is a rewarding, challenging and impactful place to work where we value diversity and take a collaborative approach to ‘getting things done’. Here you can have a rewarding career with purpose, and real work-life balance as well as unique opportunities for professional development and personal growth. You will work with passionate and talented colleagues to solve complex problems.

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