As the Manager Human Resources you are accountable for managing and delivering the HR operational functions including recruitment and selection, employment conditions, technical HR advice, employee and industrial relations, workforce reporting, case management and workplace health and safety.

You will both manage and provide hands on delivery of services and advice to a range of stakeholders including contributing to the future employment framework for QAO. 

We are looking for 

You should be a HR generalist with experience in and/or knowledge of the Queensland public sector. You are looking for a challenge and an opportunity to enhance your professional development in this temporary role.

Working at QAO

QAO has a professional services culture, which means we invest in our people to be the best in their field.

We also offer:

• a Brisbane based role with hybrid work arrangements 
• superannuation salary sacrificing options to boost your total super contributions to 17.75 per cent
• salary commensurate with experience – $130,699 to $138,117 plus superannuation 

Next steps

More information on the role responsibilities and assessment criteria is provided in the role description below or via email at recruitment@qao.qld.gov.au. The role description also provides other important information including qualification requirements, pre-employment checks, and the probation period. 

For a confidential discussion about the role please contact Erica Urselmann on (07) 3149 6207 or for further information email recruitment@qao.qld.gov.au.

Role description

A QAO undergraduate position is an opportunity to start a rewarding and versatile professional services career in a close-knit and supportive team.  

We are looking for committed university students to join our Undergraduate Auditor program. You have a choice of commencing in October 2023 or February 2024. The program offers the opportunity to work part-time, gain valuable experience while studying towards your degree, and receive dedicated mentoring, training, and support.

As an Undergraduate Auditor, and depending on your discipline, you will assist teams with the completion of financial and assurance audits, information systems audits, or the implementation of data analytics solutions for our clients. 

Working at QAO

Innovation, teamwork, and relationships are at the heart of what we do. We invest in advanced audit capabilities with integrated analytics and information systems audits. Other benefits include:

• a starting fulltime equivalent salary of $59,450 (2023 rate) plus superannuation 
• travel throughout Queensland with your colleagues when performing client visits
• Brisbane based with flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• state of the art technology to enable you to work in head office, at client sites or at home
• active social club organising events throughout the year.

You must be available to work a minimum of 21.75 hours a week. You can choose to work across three or more days from Monday–Friday, depending on your university timetable.

Who can apply 

To apply for the Undergraduate program, you will need to meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen/Permanent Resident, or have permanent working rights within Australia
• Be studying at an Australian university in an appropriate tertiary qualification accounting, commerce, business, data science, information technology, information systems, mathematics/statistics, public policy or management. 
• You must be scheduled to complete your undergraduate level study by the end of 2024. 

More information

The position description outlining the role is provided below, and the timetable for our recruitment and selection process is available on our Graduates page on our website. Our Graduates page also has a variety of frequently asked questions about the program, and some insights from former graduates on their experience. For further information or any questions, please email graduate.recruitment@qao.qld.gov.au.

Role description

Learning and Development is recognised as a key function at QAO. We support the development of all staff, with a particular focus on the internal technical development of auditors. Our L&D Refresh Project provides a unique opportunity to make a difference. 

As Senior L&D Advisor you will:

• manage the graduate development program
• organise and manage the training blocks twice a year
• facilitate and support performance management program
• provide specialist advice on non-technical programs i.e., eLearning, in house delivery or sourcing external providers
• coordinate the development and implementation of appropriate program structures; learning design, delivery, assessment and evaluation approaches for training 
• liaise with stakeholders i.e. training providers, tertiary institutions and facilitators to ensure that L&D requirements are appropriately sourced, provided and evaluated
• manage administration, budget, record keeping and reporting 
• identify processes and tools for efficiency and effectiveness of L&D service delivery
• supervise L&D Support Officer, to ensure deliverables are met.

Please refer to the Role Description for the full range of activities.

You should have experience in a similar role with a demonstrated background in managing stakeholder relationships and an eye for detail.

This is a permanent role based in Brisbane with a flexible and hybrid way of working. 

Next steps

Please submit your resume and a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) demonstrating your relevant experience and outlining how you have contributed to building a positive learning culture.

More information on the role responsibilities and assessment criteria is provided in the role description below or via email at recruitment@qao.qld.gov.au. The role description also provides other important information including qualification requirements, pre-employment checks, and the probation period.

For a confidential discussion about the role please contact Roslyn Mason on (07) 3149 6095 or for further information email recruitment@qao.qld.gov.au.

Role description

Would you like to make a real difference to the lives of others while enjoying the benefits of a permanent role, as part of a supportive team?

No 2 days are the same as our communications officer. One day you’ll be tabling an Auditor-General report in parliament, and the next coordinating a client event, proofreading a blog post, or managing an agency to deliver data visualisations for our website. 

If you have exceptional attention to detail, an interest in learning digital communication tools, and like building relationships with others across the business, this is the role for you.

This is a permanent role with a flexible and hybrid way of working. 

Your tasks include:

• coordinating the production and tabling (publishing) of reports to parliament, including working closely with audit teams on timelines and proofreading final documents  
• writing engaging promotional materials for our website, email subscribers, social media channels, and more 
• uploading content on our website and intranet site
• editing and proofreading blog posts, fact sheets and presentations 
• managing events for our clients both in-house and at external venues
• designing icons and graphics for our publications using Word, PowerPoint, Adobe and Canva
• assisting the Communications Director in their provision of communications strategy, corporate publications such as our annual report, campaigns, and strategic guidance for executive management 
• multi-tasking to complete a variety of tasks at any one time 
• bringing new ideas to our team on how we can share the insights from our work.

Next steps

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter as to why you would like to join our team. Possession of an appropriate tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline, such as journalism, communications, or editing, is highly regarded.

More information on the role responsibilities and assessment criteria is provided in the role description. It also includes additional information such as qualification requirements, pre-employment checks, and the probation period. The salary range is: $92,500–$100,500. 

For a confidential discussion about the role please contact Lauren on (07) 3149 6000 or for further information email recruitment@qao.qld.gov.au.

Role description

QAO's 12-month graduate program will provide you with formal and on-the-job training, regular professional development sessions, mentoring, and a dedicated buddy to support you as you start working with a variety of clients throughout Queensland. You have a choice of commencing in October 2023 or February 2024.

Working at QAO

Innovation, teamwork and relationships are at the heart of what we do. We invest in advanced audit capabilities with integrated analytics and information systems audits. Other benefits include:

• a starting salary of $68,414 plus superannuation
• travel throughout Queensland with your colleagues when performing client visits
• Brisbane based with flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• state of the art technology to enable you to work in head office, at client sites or at home
• active social club organising events throughout the year.

Who can apply

To apply for the graduate program, you will need to meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen/Permanent Resident, or have permanent working rights within Australia
• Be studying, or have studied, at an Australian university in an appropriate tertiary qualification accounting, commerce, business, data science, information technology, information systems, mathematics/statistics, public policy or management.
• You must have completed a minimum of undergraduate level study within the last 2 years, or will complete a minimum of undergraduate level study prior to the program starting.

More information

The position description outlining the role is provided below, and the timeline for our recruitment and selection process is available on our Graduates page on our website. Our Graduate page also has a variety of frequently asked questions about the program, and some insights from former graduates on their experience. For further information or any questions, please email graduate.recruitment@qao.qld.gov.au.

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.