TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Audit Liaison Officer

State-wide Opportunity (subject to campus availability)

Full-time Temporary until May 2026

Base Salary of $124,547 - $137,476 p.a. plus employers’ contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish. 

We invest in our people

We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a 35-hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

As an Audit Liaison Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring the integrity and accuracy of our financial reporting. In this pivotal position, you'll act as the primary link between TAFE NSW and internal and external auditors, managing relationships and facilitating a smooth audit process. You’ll support the preparation of annual financial statements, strengthen internal controls, and help deliver high-quality reporting that drives transparency and compliance.

About You 

You’re a detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and delivers accurate results under pressure. With strong analytical skills and the ability to build effective relationships, you’re confident managing audits and driving compliance

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.
• Significant audit and advisory experience across preparation of annual financial statements and consolidations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, Public Finance and Audit Act, Treasurer’s Directions and other government regulations, policies and procedures

To find out more about the role, click to view the  Position Description. 

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks.

If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!

Applications close 11.55pm AEST Sunday 21 September 2025

To apply for this role, click on 'apply now' and provide:

• Cover letter (maximum one page)
• Your current resume

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Talent Acquisition Advisor Braidie Stride at braidie.stride1@tafensw.edu.au

Role-specific enquiries: contact Manager Financial Reporting & Control Deahn Birkett at Deahn.Birkett1@tafensw.edu.au

For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process and the interactive Capability Application Tool.  

This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct. 

To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

An eligibility list, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.

Location is negotiable across our TAFE NSW campuses. Please note your preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer. 

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