Assistant Manager
2 days ago
We are looking for
Someone who is committed to contributing to our vision of better public services, and our mission of independent and valued assurance and insights. You will bring an understanding of government and public sector operations, and ideally have experience in assessing government operations, programs and policies.
You will be have the ability to think strategically and a good analytical thinker, with strong client relationship skills. Your responsibilities within the performance audit team will include:
- leading fieldwork through analysis and evaluation of evidence to support the delivery of a diverse range of performance audits over the Queensland Public Sector
- undertaking research (such as analysis over policies, frameworks and better practice approaches), and interviewing a range of stakeholders to understand review topics and identify gaps and improvement opportunities
- preparing presentations for internal and external audiences and contributing to drafting of reports to clients
- contributing to a range of other deliverables and initiatives across the QAO, such as the forward work plan
- building capability and mentoring staff within the performance audit team
If you are looking for role which is both challenging and rewarding, come join our team and help contribute to better public service delivery and outcomes
About us
The Queensland Audit Office
As the independent auditor of the public sector and local governments, we are vital to Queensland's integrity system. We provide independent, professional audit and assurance services, giving parliament and the public trusted assurance and insights.
We have hundreds of audit clients from a wide range of industries across the beautiful state of Queensland. We help them improve their financial management and performance, so they can deliver better public services for the community. We support the Queensland Parliament in holding entities to account for the effective, efficient, and economical use of public resources. We also engage with many other stakeholders, such as integrity bodies, accounting standards boards, and Australian and international audit offices.
Innovation, teamwork, and client relationships are at the heart of what we do.
Our Performance Audit function
Within the QAO, our Performance Audit team assesses how efficiently, effectively and economically the government implements its policies and programs. We work across a broad range of sectors and topics, providing the Queensland Parliament and the community with independent assurance over the performance of the government. Refer to our website and fact sheet for further detail on what a performance audit entails.
Working at QAO
We aim to represent the community we serve, and greatly value the diverse experiences our people bring. QAO's culture sets our workforce up for success – we invest in our people so they can be best in their field. We are passionate about innovation, we welcome new ideas, and we invest in advanced audit capabilities such as data analytics.
We also offer:
- A Brisbane based role with hybrid work arrangements – work from client sites, in the office and from home.
- salary commensurate with experience – $135,982 to $145,222 (includes 12.75% superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading)
- continuous learning opportunities, including formal learning and personalised career development.
Next Steps
Please submit:
- Your CV
- A cover letter (no more than 2 pages) detailing why you would like to join our team, and which addresses how your skills and experience are suitable for the role (including any relevant examples)
More information on the role responsibilities and assessment criteria is provided in the role description available from our Career Opportunities website or via email at
The role description also provides other important information including qualification requirements, pre-employment checks, and the probation period.
For consideration of permanent appointment at QAO you must
- be an Australian citizen or,
- be a permanent resident in Australia with permission to work in Australia or
- hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
For a confidential discussion about the role please contact Joel Godwin on or for further information email
Our values and our culture
Our values of Engage, Respect, Deliver and Inspire underpin all that we do and define how we work with our clients and each other. They help us be the best we can and make QAO an enjoyable place to work.
Our culture also reflects the independence and objectivity of our role, which is embedded in the ethical and professional codes we apply to our staff.
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rightsand diversity.
We welcome applicants to share with the Director Human Resources ) any health condition, disability, and/or cultural or linguistic background, so that we may make any necessary adjustments to enable you to equitably participate in the recruitment process.
Direct applications only please.
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