Position details

Director, Performance Audit – an exciting next step in your career. You do not have to be an accountant to lead this type of auditing.
Here’s your chance to join an independent, respected and influential organisation focused on improving the performance of, and the public’s trust in, the public sector.

At Audit Tasmania, you’ll do work you can’t do anywhere else in the sector. Our work is challenging and unique in the Tasmanian public service. You will work with senior leaders and play a key role in ensuring accountability and transparency in government. Our people are committed to quality, impact, and integrity. We value diversity and understand that every person contributes to our success. In a rapidly changing environment, our work continues to evolve utilising contemporary technology and methodologies.

Our role is to provide assurance to Parliament and the Tasmanian community about the performance of public sector entities. We are part of Tasmania’s integrity system. Performance audits focus on getting to the heart of issues that are important to the Parliament and Tasmanians. You can learn more about what is in our work program by reading the Auditor-General’s Annual Plan 2025-26 on our website (Auditor-General's Annual Plan 2025-26 - Audit Tasmania). 

We currently have an ongoing vacancy for the Director, Performance Audit. In this role you’ll be a leader providing quality oversight of small teams conducting performance audits on the Auditor-General’s behalf. 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 teams and overseeing the project management of complex work on research or evaluation projects in the public sector
• Coordinating the analysis of financial or other data, including qualitative analysis (e-discovery)
• Leading state government reviews or inquiries.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. 

Duties

1. Simultaneously manages a number of whole of government, sensitive, complex audits and also audits undertaken by other staff and other projects which may include concurrent national audits with other audit offices.
2. Provides oversight, high level guidance and quality control on audits led by other senior members of the section.
3. Assists the Chief Performance Auditor in resource allocation and planning, based on applying the goals and objectives of the Office and balancing the progress of specific audits against internal performance targets.
4. Provides leadership and guidance to staff together with management of senior staff in the section in line with the Office’s Performance Management Framework.
5. Maintains regular contact with key senior management in audited bodies to ensure that they are aware of what is being audited, what metrics have been developed and/or are being applied and any matters that may impact on management and reporting in their organisation.
6. Understands emerging trends and products to determine the range of information technology and computer systems relevant to current and future business needs. Utilises current information technology and computer systems to complete audit work, analyse data and enhance audit methodologies.
7. Develops and maintains stakeholder relationships, providing high level technical advice on performance areas and their measurement, drafting reports, opinions, briefings and presentations for internal and external stakeholders including ACAG, Parliament.
8. Deputises for the Chief Performance Auditor when required.
9. Contributes to team and office cohesiveness and maintains professional and collaborative relationships within Audit Tasmania, leading or contributing to section and cross-office projects.

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 (356514) Director - Performance Audit.DOCX

 Statement of Duties (356514) Director - 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: 

Jonathan Wassell
Deputy Auditor-General
Email: Jonathan.Wassell@audit.tas.gov.au 
Phone: (03) 6173 0900