OVERVIEW

Work type: Full Time - Fixed Term
Salary: $109,730 - $121,247
Grade: VPSG5
Occupation: Accounting
Location: CBD
Reference: 1191

WHO WE ARE

VAGO is part of Victoria’s integrity system, independent to Parliament and helps hold the Victorian Government accountable by conducting financial and performance audits and assurance reviews of public sector agencies.
VAGO conducts over 560 financial audits annually across a diverse range of portfolios including infrastructure, transport, health, education local government and financial corporations. Such a broad range of portfolios exposes you to a variety of interesting agencies whilst working alongside a highly dedicated, motivated and innovative workforce, ultimately making a difference to the Victorian community.
VAGO is dedicated in putting people first and provides a highly flexible and supportive working environment through its Better Normal Principles. We have staff working across Australia at home, in collaborative hubs, or in the Office. We strive to build and maintain an inclusive workplace that brings out the best in our people.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce, Economics, Business, Finance, or a related field preferably at postgraduate level.
• Full professional membership with CPA Australia or CAANZ or the IPA.
• Extensive practical application and experience with auditing standards and methodologies or complex investigations, inquiries, or reviews.

• Assist with the design, implementation and monitoring of audit methodologies, quality management systems and technologies in order to embed compliance and drive continuous improvement.
• Assist in the provision of authoritative advice and technical support to audit staff and delivering quality work within timeframes and if applicable, budgets.
• Maintain knowledge of current industry trends, emerging technologies, and key themes.
• Manage resources (team members and/or external resources), including delegation and monitoring of work.
• Develop, maintain and deliver training/information sessions to VAGO staff.
• Assist in establishing networks with key stakeholders and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent and actively promote VAGO and the role of the Auditor-General at external seminars and events.
• Contribute to audit improvement projects for the division as needed
• Maintain records and content in VAGO’s key systems (e.g. Teams Audit Quality site, SharePoint).
• Engage in formal performance management activities, under the direction of your AQ Director.
• Identify and/or create opportunities to share information within your team and across VAGO.