We are looking for someone with experience in assessing and evaluating government operations, programs, and policies. You will be committed to contributing to our vision of better public services, and our mission of independent and valued assurance and insights. 

You will bring a strong understanding of government and public sector operations, and a passion for better public services. You will be a strategic thinker who enjoys problem solving, with advanced client relationship skills, and an ability to influence our clients to make real change. Having a strong understanding of Queensland Government frameworks and policies (preferably in areas such as project management, procurement, and asset management) would be desirable. 

You will play a key role within the performance audit team and across QAO, with responsibilities including: 

• leading and managing teams in the delivery of a diverse range of performance audits over the Queensland Public Sector 
• building and maintaining effective stakeholder and client relationships at a senior level and delivering professional presentations 
• providing expert advice to internal stakeholders, including Directors and Assistant Auditors-General 
• contributing to a range of other deliverables ad initiatives across the QAO, such as the forward work plan 
• building capability and mentor staff across the QAO to support a high performing workforce and a strong culture. 

If you are looking for a role which is both challenging and rewarding, come join our team and help contribute to better public service delivery and outcomes! 

This is a temporary opportunity, with the role expected to conclude by 19 December 2025. The start date will be negotiated with the successful applicant.  

Secondment and mobility opportunities:

This temporary position is open to applicants as a secondment or mobility arrangement from other Queensland public sector agencies or entities, or from other State Audit Offices across Australia. We encourage suitably qualified employees from these organisations to apply in consultation with their current employer.

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 – $166,000 to $175,800 (includes 12.75% superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading)
• continuous learning opportunities, including formal learning and personalised career development.

Role description

We are looking for talented and passionate people to join our team in audit and assurance roles throughout the year. Please contact HR via email at recruitment@qao.qld.gov.au to discuss employment opportunities. 

For information on our graduate program, please click here.