Strategic leader role with the opportunity to lead high-quality financial audits across a diverse and complex public sector portfolio, ensuring accountability, transparency, and public trust.
We are looking for
You are an accomplished and strategic audit leader who is committed to contributing to our vision of better public services and our mission of independent and valued assurance and insights. As a Senior Director you will be the recognised specialist in the portfolios you are managing, with significant experience working with a broad range of clients and leading teams to deliver timely financial audits within agreed budgets. You will direct the strategy, risk identification and audit planning, delivery and reporting process, deliver reports to Parliament, and provide expert advice and assistance to stakeholders and the Auditor‑General. You will also 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 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 and also engage with many other stakeholders, such as integrity bodies, accounting standards boards, and Australian and international audit offices. At the heart of our work is meaningful impact, professional growth, workplace culture, leadership and work‑life balance.
Requirements
QAO is an inclusive employer. We promote flexible working and an inclusive workplace, and strongly encourage applications from people with lived experience of marginalisation who meet the eligibility requirements. We aim to represent the community we serve and greatly value the diverse experiences our people bring. QAO invests in its people and innovation, supporting excellence through new ideas and advanced audit capabilities such as data analytics.
* A Brisbane based role with hybrid work arrangements – work from the office and from home.
* Salary commensurate with experience starting at $231,634 (includes 12.75% superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading).
* Continuous learning opportunities, including formal learning and personalised career development.
Next Steps
Please submit via SEEK: Senior Director - Financial Audit Job in Brisbane QLD - SEEK
* Your CV
* A cover letter as to why you would like to join our team.
Further details on role responsibilities, assessment criteria, and other requirements are outlined in the role description available on our Career Opportunities website or via email at, including qualifications, pre‑employment checks, and probation requirements.
For consideration of permanent appointment at QAO you must:
* be an Australian citizen,
* 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, Assistant Auditor‑General on or via email at Applications remain current for 12 months.
Our values and our culture
Our values of Engage, Respect, Deliver and Inspire 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. As part of our commitment to an inclusive and supportive recruitment process, we want to ensure all candidates have the opportunity to participate fully. If you require any adjustments or additional support to help you demonstrate your ability to meet the inherent requirements of the role, please contact Kiriana Giffin, Director Human Resources, at or .
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