Senior Manager – Performance and Assurance Audit Audit - External (Accounting)Government - State (Government & Defence) Full time 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 should have a strong understanding of public sector operations and a passion for better public services. As a strategic thinker with advanced client relationship skills, you will influence our clients to make real change. A strong understanding of Queensland Government frameworks and policies (preferably in areas such as project management, procurement, asset management) is desirable. You will play a key role within the performance audit team and across QAO, with responsibilities including: Leading and managing teams in the delivery of a diverse range of performance audits over the Queensland Public Sector. Building and maintaining effective stakeholder and client relationships at a senior level and delivering professional presentations. Providing expert advice to internal stakeholders, including Directors and Assistant Auditors-General. Contributing to a range of other deliverables and initiatives across the QAO, such as the forward work plan. Building capability and mentoring staff across the QAO to support a high-performing workforce and a strong culture. If you are looking for a role that is both challenging and rewarding, come join our team and help contribute to better public service delivery and outcomes! 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. Salary commensurate with experience – $161,500 to $170,700 (includes 12.75% superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading). Continuous learning opportunities, including formal learning and personalized career development. Next Steps Please submit: Your CV A cover letter explaining why you would like to join our team. 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. 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. We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. Direct applications only please. #J-18808-Ljbffr