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.

As an Audit Senior you will collaborate and work with a team to conduct and complete high quality audits, engage with clients, and apply our technology and tools to glean unique insights. You are a seasoned professional who draws on your expert external audit skills to help us deliver our client services. You have strong communication skills, the ability to think strategically, achieve results, and have a sense of adventure.

About us

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.

Working at QAO

QAO is an inclusive employer. We encourage flexible working and aim to create a work environment where all employees are respected, connected, and can contribute, regardless of age, culture, disability, family and caring responsibilities, gender identity, Indigeneity, religion, or sexuality. We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experience of marginalisation who meet our eligibility requirements to apply.

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 – $118,866 - $128,964 (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 someone who is committed to contributing to our vision of better public services, and our mission of independent and valued assurance and insights.

As an Assistant Manager, you manage a team for a number of low to medium risk audits or provide support on high-risk audits. You are a seasoned professional who draws on your expert external audit, consulting, or assurance skills to help us deliver our client services. You have strong communication skills, the ability to think strategically, achieve results, and have a sense of adventure.

About us

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.

Working at QAO

QAO is an inclusive employer. We encourage flexible working and aim to create a work environment where all employees are respected, connected, and can contribute, regardless of age, culture, disability, family and caring responsibilities, gender identity, Indigeneity, religion, or sexuality. We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experience of marginalisation who meet our eligibility requirements to apply. 

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.

Role description

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 have the ability to think strategically and be 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.

Role description 

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.

As an Audit Manager you manage a team for several low to medium risk local government audits or provide support on high-risk audits. You will work on audits in both South East Queensland and regional and rural Queensland. You are a seasoned professional who can draw on your financial audit experience managing local government audits to help us deliver our audits to our key client base. You have strong communication skills – both written and verbal, the ability to think strategically, achieve results, and have a sense of adventure to explore Queensland.

This role involves travel to local government locations, which may often include overnight stays. We provide advance notice of travel and work with you to support flexible arrangements wherever possible.

About us

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, including 77 councils. 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.

Working at QAO

QAO is an inclusive employer. We encourage flexible working and aim to create a work environment where all employees are respected, connected, and can contribute, regardless of age, culture, disability, family and caring responsibilities, gender identity, Indigeneity, religion, or sexuality. We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experience of marginalisation who meet our eligibility requirements to apply.

 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 – $150,000 to $161,000 (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 someone who is committed to contributing to our vision of better public services, and our mission of independent and valued assurance and insights.

As Senior Manager you will lead teams to manage large and / or complex local government audits in South East Queensland and regional and rural Queensland. You are a seasoned professional who can draw on your extensive financial audit experience with local governments to help us deliver our audits to our key client base. You have strong communication skills – both written and verbal, the ability to think strategically, achieve results, and have a sense of adventure to explore Queensland.

This role involves travel to local government locations, which may often include overnight stays. We provide advance notice of travel and work with you to support flexible arrangements wherever possible.

About us

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, including 77 councils. 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.

Working at QAO

QAO is an inclusive employer. We encourage flexible working and aim to create a work environment where all employees are respected, connected, and can contribute, regardless of age, culture, disability, family and caring responsibilities, gender identity, Indigeneity, religion, or sexuality. We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experience of marginalisation who meet our eligibility requirements to apply.

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 $175,000 (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 someone who is committed to contributing to our vision of better public services, and our mission of independent and valued assurance and insights.

As an Audit Manager you manage a team for a number of low to medium risk audits or provide support on high-risk audits. You are a seasoned professional who draws on your expert financial audit skills to help us deliver our audits to our key client base. You have strong communication skills – both written and verbal, the ability to think strategically, achieve results, and have a sense of adventure to explore Queensland.

About us

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.

Working at QAO

QAO is an inclusive employer. We encourage flexible working and aim to create a work environment where all employees are respected, connected, and can contribute, regardless of age, culture, disability, family and caring responsibilities, gender identity, Indigeneity, religion, or sexuality. We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experience of marginalisation who meet our eligibility requirements to apply.

 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 – $150,000 to $161,000 (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 someone who is committed to contributing to our vision of better public services, and our mission of independent and valued assurance and insights.

As Senior Manager you will lead teams to manage complex and high risk audits whilst providing advice on better practices. You are a seasoned professional who draws on your expert financial audit skills to help us deliver our audits to our key clients. You have strong communication skills – both written and verbal, the ability to think strategically, achieve results, and have a sense of adventure to explore Queensland.

About us

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.

Working at QAO

QAO is an inclusive employer. We encourage flexible working and aim to create a work environment where all employees are respected, connected, and can contribute, regardless of age, culture, disability, family and caring responsibilities, gender identity, Indigeneity, religion, or sexuality. We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experience of marginalisation who meet our eligibility requirements to apply.

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 $175,000 (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.