senior auditor

Audit Office of South Australia

Job reference: 700519

Location: ADELAIDE

Job status: Ongoing

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Employment type: Multiple ongoing and term roles available

About us:

The Audit Office of South Australia is the independent auditor of the South Australian public sector. The Office reports directly to the South Australian Parliament on the audits of the finances, systems and processes of both state and local government agencies.

Our audits identify whether services and activities are effective, efficient and properly accounted for. We also provide recommendations to public sector agencies on future improvements they could make to deliver better outcomes to the South Australian community.

What we offer:

• A great place to grow your career, providing you with auditing, financial, accounting and management experience.
• A friendly and supportive team culture.
• Flexible ways of working, including part-time employment, flexitime, and work from home.
• Training opportunities to support your career development.
• Social events, to have some fun in your work life.

Please visit our website for more information about our Office.

About the role:

The Senior Auditor works in a small team within the Financial Audit Branch. The branch is responsible for planning, conducting and reporting on independent audits.

As Senior Auditor, your duties will include:

• undertaking and reporting on financial compliance audits and reviews of internal controls in the public sector
• providing on the job training and support for less experienced audit staff
• utilising professional skills and knowledge to assist with audit planning processes
• assisting with the conduct of extended reviews of issues of importance and interest in the public sector, to promote the best use of public sector resources.

During the audit report period, you will be working additional hours, and compensation is provided.

Please refer to the role description (attached below) for more information about the role.

About you:

To be successful in this role, you need to:

• understand and be able to apply accounting and auditing standards and practices
• have the ability to interpret legislation
• understand and be able to apply government accountability frameworks
• have sound verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate accounting and audit concepts to non-accounting staff
• have demonstrated ability to work effectively in a small team environment
• have strong client liaison skills.

Salary:

$76,561 pa - $80,256 pa (ASO4 classfication level) plus 12% superannuation

Essential requirements:

• Completed a Bachelor level degree in accounting or commerce (majoring in accounting), recognised in Australia under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
• The completed degree must meet the requirements for entry into the professional accounting program offered by CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (through their accredited tertiary degree entry pathways).

Specific requirements:

• Employment is subject to:
• completion of essential requirements
• being an Australian citizen, permanent resident or a VISA holder with acceptable work conditions, at the time of applying.
• Shortlisted candidate/s will be asked to complete a pre-employment declaration form.
• Successful candidate/s will be required to complete a national criminal history check.

How to apply:

Please click 'Apply' and it will direct you to our online application process.

Your application will need to include a cover letter, resume and any other relevant documentation that supports your application.

Please address your cover letter to Human Resources. Your cover letter should be a maximum of two pages and must directly address the following three competencies, listed in the role description:

• achieves results
• leading and relating to people
• problem solving

Please refer to the role description (attached below) and information for candidates (attached below) to help complete your application.

Please note: Visa holders will initially be offered a temporary contract if they are successful.

Enquiries:

Human Resources

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The Audit Office of South Australia promotes diversity and flexible ways of working.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the diversity of our Office.

We are committed to the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and women at the more senior levels.

Applications close: 20/10/2025 09:00 AM