Director Financial Audit

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 a Director you are the recognised specialist in the portfolios you are managing, and you will engage with a broad range of clients and, working together with senior directors, lead a range of teams to deliver our external audit services. You will direct the strategy, risk identification and audit planning process, deliver Reports to Parliament, and provide expert advice and assistance to stakeholders and the Auditor-General. You will contribute to the Office’s forward work plan and identify opportunities for improving public services and accountability.

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

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.

• $190,430 total remuneration package

• continuous learning opportunities, including formal learning and personalised career development.

How to Apply

Closing date – Friday 6 December 2024

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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 recruitment@qao.qld.gov.au.

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 Damon Olive on (07) 3149 6064 or for further information email recruitment@qao.qld.gov.au.

Our values and our culture

Our values of Engage, Respect, Inspire and Deliver 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 rights and diversity.

We welcome applicants to share with the Director Human Resources (HR.General@qao.qld.gov.au) 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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