Audit Manager

Professional 3 - Remuneration Package Range $130,663 - $146,130

(including salary $110,873 - $124,173)

Audits and Reviews

Darwin

One full time ongoing vacancy is available

Apply your senior level experience in audit practice and management to manage a variety of audits including large and complex audits in the Northern Territory.

The Northern Territory's Auditor-General Office (NTAGO) is an independent office that undertakes financial and performance audits of public sector entities, including government businesses in the Northern Territory.

As Audit Manager, your primary objective is to assist the Auditor-General and the Office in the discharge of their responsibilities under the Audit Act 1995 and other legislation. This includes managing audits undertaken by contracted audit firms and reporting on the outcomes of those audits directly to Parliament, which is essential in achieving NTAGO's mission of helping Parliament to hold Government accountable for its use of public resources.

Your key duties include project managing a portfolio of audit engagements to ensure their completion on time and budget, collaborating with key stakeholders to identify and resolve technical issues and ensuring adherence to NTAGO's audit methodology, policies and procedures, relevant legislative requirements and Australian Auditing and Accounting Standards. In addition, you will be required to contribute to the preparation of the Auditor-General's reports to the Legislative Assembly and undertake research and data analysis of responses from audited entities.

To meet the challenges of this key role you require degree qualifications in accounting, business or a related professional field, have experience at a senior level in audit practice and management, and already have or be eligible for membership of a recognised professional association relevant to the audit profession.

Demonstrated knowledge of Australian Auditing and Accounting Standards, the ability to build and maintain positive and productive working relationships and influence outcomes is essential.

Demonstrating your passion for promoting transparency and integrity in the public sector and your broad experience helping drive best practice and innovation will be key to your success.

This is a new and crucial role in the implementation of the NTAGO's new strategic roadmap. To help us on our journey, we offer you a competitive remuneration package, which includes free income protection insurance and time off over the holiday season on top of six weeks of annual leave. We will also provide you with a professional development allowance, secondment opportunities within the broader Northern Territory public sector and the ability to collaborate with audit offices in other states to further your career ambitions.

If you reside interstate, this is a great time to consider moving to the Northern Territory and experiencing the uniqueness of living and working in Darwin. To enjoy an enviable lifestyle and work-life balance, explore stunning landscapes, and spectacular sunsets, lightening displays and the warm tropical climate. Experience the rich multicultural society and community spirit, that makes Darwin an easy place to live, work and make new friends. Relocation assistance may be available if successful.

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For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Natalie Scott, Principal Auditor on or

Quote vacancy number: 47623

Closing date: 09/11/2025

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

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