You do not need to be an accountant to lead this type of auditing.

This is an opportunity to join an independent, respected and influential organisation focused on improving public sector performance and strengthening public trust.

At Audit Tasmania, our role is to provide assurance to Parliament and the Tasmanian community about how well public sector entities are performing. As part of Tasmania’s integrity system, performance audits get to the heart of issues that matter to Parliament and to Tasmanians—examining whether programs and services are delivering value, achieving their objectives, and serving the public effectively.

You can learn more about our current priorities and upcoming audits by reading the Auditor-General’s Annual Plan 2025–26, available on our website. (Auditor-General's Annual Plan 2025-26 - Audit Tasmania).

We have an ongoing vacancy for a Senior Manager, Performance Audit and are also establishing a merit list for upcoming vacancies. In this role you’ll be leading small teams on performance audits on the Auditor-General’s behalf. From day-to-day you could find yourself carrying out fieldwork in different parts of the State, meeting with people from a wide range of organisations, from frontline public servants to politicians, or briefing parliamentary committees. It’s a challenging role full of variety that gives you a unique view of the public sector in Tasmania.

For the successful candidate we will provide the tools for you to excel in this role including training and networking with peers from across Australasia. It’s an excellent extension to your career.

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

• Leading small teams and project managing complex work on research or evaluation projects in the public sector
• Coordinating the analysis of financial or other data, including qualitative analysis (e-discovery)
• Developing public policy
• Leading or contributing to state government reviews or inquiries.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. 

Duties

1. Simultaneously, manages complex projects and/or undertakes components of projects within cost, time and quality parameters.
2. Contributes to the development of audit specifications, strategies, projects and plans and presents them to senior management, ensuring alignment with strategic and operational goals.
3. Understands and determines the range of information technology and computer systems relevant to current and future business needs. Utilises current information technology and computer systems to complete complex audit work, analyse data and prepare reports.
4. Maintains complex working papers (in accordance with relevant Policy and Standards) to record evidence of examinations.
5. Applies contemporary knowledge of public sector operations and responsibilities and audit evaluation and research methodologies to produce efficient and effective performance audits.
6. Develops and maintains productive relationships with stakeholders at all levels in organisations under review.
7. Prepares draft reports for discussion with clients and prepares draft audit reports for internal review and tabling in Parliament. Manages the tabling process, including preparing and making briefings and presentations.
8. Provides line management, supervision, guidance, training and performance feedback to allocated staff in line with the Offices Performance Management Framework and contract management of experts. In addition, manage the oversight and quality control of other audits led by other team members on a case by case basis.
9. 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

• A tertiary qualification at degree level in a relevant discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Either three years supervised/mentored practical experience or five years unsupervised practical experience in the relevant discipline.
• Driver’s Licence.

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

 Statement of Duties (357232) Senior Manager - Performance Audit.DOCX

 Statement of Duties (357232) Senior Manager - Performance Audit.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 cover letter, resume and document addressing the selection criteria in Microsoft Word or PDF format. 

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: 

Alex Irwin
Senior Manager Performance Audit
Email: Alex.Irwin@audit.tas.gov.au 
Phone: (03) 6173 0900