Assistant Manager, Systems Assurance

The Victorian Auditor General's Office (VAGO) is a critical part of Victoria's integrity system. Independent to Parliament, VAGO ensures the accountability of the State Government through audits and assurance reviews of public sector agencies. To achieve this, VAGO annually conducts over 500 financial audits and numerous performance audits across a diverse range of portfolios including infrastructure, transport, health and social services, education, water, local government, insurance, justice, treasury and superannuation. Such a broad range of portfolios allows our people to gain unrivalled audit experience working throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria. 

Our organisation is filled with people who love what they do, enact change and uphold our values. We are a workforce of highly motivated, empathetic and collaborative people, who encourage innovation and knowledge sharing.    

We strive to build and maintain an inclusive workplace that brings out the best in our people. We encourage and celebrate our diversity, and actively support work life balance and flexibility across all our roles.    

We have two audit portfolios within VAGO: Parliamentary Reports and Services and Financial Audit. Our audit support function is split into the Office of the Auditor-General and Corporate Services.

In the role of Assistant Manager, Systems Assurance, you'll work closely with our financial audit teams to enhance their understanding of our clients' IT environments, including how technology and systems are integrated into their business operations. You will identify and assess IT-related risks and support the design of effective audit responses to address those risks.  

Your responsibilities will include evaluating and testing General IT Controls (GITCs), information processing controls, and performing other specialized IT audit procedures. Additionally, you will contribute to innovative projects that leverage AI agents to drive transformational change and continuously improve the way IT audit supports the broader financial audit process.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical capability and genuine interest in data analytics, technology, and developing innovative solutions to automate or streamline processes. They will lead and advocate for innovation and continuous improvement within the team and broader audit practice.  

They will be able to communicate effectively and with influence, with the ability to engage, collaborate with, and negotiate outcomes with stakeholders at various levels, including audit clients and senior management. They will exercise sound professional judgment and show confidence in making complex or sensitive decisions, including guiding teams through ambiguity, and assessing the implications of different courses of action.  

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Qualifications 

• You must have a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in IT audit, IT security, systems analysis, or carrying out IT audits to support audits of financial reports.  
• You must be a Chartered Accountant Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, or Certified Practicing Accountant with CPA Australia, or a Certified Information Systems Auditor with ISACA.  
• Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Accounting or related fields would be advantageous.

We are a diverse bunch at VAGO so you'll be part of an organisation where the different backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people are celebrated. We are committed to building a workplace that welcomes applicants of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians.     

Within our collaborative and team-oriented environment, you will have the opportunity to take on a leadership role, providing guidance and creating growth opportunities for our junior staff.    

We welcome applications from everyone and encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments you may require to our recruitment process or the role itself. If you are a candidate with a disability or access requirement, let us know how we can provide you with additional support.   

If you would like to learn more about this role or life at VAGO, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team, via 

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Applications close at 11:59pm on 27 November

For more information, you'll find the position description here: Assistant Manager, Systems Assurance