Deputy Performance Audit Manager

Description:

Job status: Two ongoing roles available

Employment type: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Work arrangements: Flexible working environment – hybrid work

Salary: $85,790 pa - $95,413 pa (ASO5 classification level) plus 12% superannuation

Your new organisation

The Audit Office of South Australia strives to assist the South Australian public sector to operate to the highest levels of accountability and integrity. We provide timely, relevant information to Parliament on the performance and accountability of government agencies and local government from our audits, reviews, and examinations.

The Performance Audit Branch looks at how well government services, programs and projects are being managed. We review important citizen focussed areas and help government agencies improve their processes to deliver better outcomes to the South Australian community. Our work is reported to Parliament to keep everyone informed and the public sector accountable.

Your new role

As a Deputy Performance Audit Manager you will:

• plan, conduct and report on performance audits
• evaluate government operations using analytical and audit methods
• lead or support performance audits and draft clear, evidence-backed reports
• provide insights and recommendations to improve government functions and processes
• work with internal teams, experts, and stakeholders to meet work goals
• mentor junior staff and contribute to evolving work practices.

What you’ll need to succeed

• A curious mindset and critical thinking skills.
• Experience in undertaking research, collating and presenting analysis.
• Experience in preparing reports and making recommendations for improvement.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with clients and stakeholders.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• A tertiary qualification in an appropriate analytic discipline such as business, economics, law, public policy or social science would be desirable.

Specific requirements

Australian Citizenship or Australian Permanent residency at the time of applying.

Please refer to the Role Description document for the other specific requirements.

Benefits

This is a great opportunity to use your qualifications, skills and experience to build a purposeful and rewarding career. Comprehensive training and coaching will be provided to equip you with the auditing knowledge and skills required to succeed as a performance auditor.

You will be involved in work that makes a real difference to the community, offers good variety and explores a diverse range of interesting topics across multiple SA Government agencies.

You will also have access to flexible working arrangements, including working from home up to three days a week.

What you need to do now

If you have the required skills and capabilities, please ‘ click apply’ attaching your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Please see attached below:

• Role Description - for more information about the role
• About Performance Audit information sheet - to learn more about what performance auditing involves.

For enquiries, please contact Yvonne Scott at Hays - yvonne.scott@hays.com.au

Please visit our website for more information about our Office.

Our Office promotes diversity and flexible ways of working. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the diversity of our Office. We are committed to the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and women at the more senior levels.

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.