Not an accountant? Not a problem. We’re looking for curious, thoughtful people who want to make a real difference in how public services work in Tasmania.

Join a respected, independent organisation that helps improve government performance and build public trust. We do this by investigating how well public sector programs and services are working, and report our findings and recommendations to Parliament and the community. This has a significant impact in shaping public administration.

The type of audit we do is called a performance audit.

It’s about asking important questions like:

• Are public services delivering what they promised?
• Are public dollars being used efficiently?
• What could be done more economically?

If this sounds like the job for you, we’d love to hear from you, especially if you have experience:

• working in small teams undertaking complex work on research or evaluation projects in the public sector
• analysing financial or other data, including qualitative analysis
• participating in state government reviews or inquiries
• writing public-facing reports on complex matters.

You can see what we’re working on in the Auditor-General’s Annual Plan 2025–26 on our website.

We may use this recruitment process to fill current and future vacancies on a permanent and fixed-term basis.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. 

Duties

1. Undertakes, as a member of a small team, allocated components of audits within cost, time and quality parameters.
2. Contributes to the planning of audits and identification of audit criteria.
3. Utilises information technology and computer systems to complete audit work, analyse data and prepare reports.
4. Completes elements of electronic audit files as directed  by the audit team leader
5. Maintains working papers (in accordance with Office policy and relevant standards) to record evidence of audit work.
6. Assists in the identification and research of potential audit issues and contributes in developing options and recommendations.
7. Applies well-developed knowledge of public sector operations and responsibilities and audit evaluation and research methodologies to produce effective performance audits.
8. Maintains regular and professional relationships with personnel in organisations under review.
9. Drafts elements of reports or supports senior staff in drafting reports on the outcomes of audits for discussion with clients and for internal review prior to tabling in Parliament. Also, co-ordinates the process of tabling reports including preparing briefings and presentations.
10. Contributes to team cohesiveness and maintains professional and collaborative relationships within the Office.

Performance is measured against Key Performance Indicators that are developed and agreed to for each role in the Office and documented in annual Performance Plans.

Pre-employment Checks

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this position is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following; Arson and fire setting; Violent crimes and crimes against the person; Sex-related offences; Drug and alcohol related offences; Crimes involving dishonesty; Crimes involving deception; Making false declarations; Malicious damage and destruction to property; Serious traffic offences; Crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice; Crimes against Executive or the Legislative Power; Crimes involving Conspiracy.
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
3. Identification check.

Desirable Requirements

You should not be discouraged from applying if you do not meet the desirable requirements. You would not be precluded, provided all of the key competencies and essential requirements are met.

1. Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline from a recognised tertiary institution, or ongoing attainment of such a qualification.
2. Driver’s licence.

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

 Statement of Duties (various) Senior Analyst.DOCX

 Statement of Duties (various) Senior Analyst.pdf

 Tasmanian Audit Office - Short Form Application FAQs.DOCX

 Tasmanian Audit Office - Short Form Application FAQs.pdf

 Information for Applicants (Audit).docx

 Information for Applicants (Audit).pdf

How to apply

1. Review the Statement of Duties.
2. Click the "Apply now" button.
3. Complete the application form.
4. Upload your Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties (please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria).
5. Attach a copy of your current Resumé/CV.

Refer to the Advice to Applicants document for further information.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact Recruitment via TAO.Recruitment@audit.tas.gov.au. 

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

For more information, please contact: 

Joel Smith
Senior Manager
Email: Joel.Smith@audit.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6165 9558