Director, Audit Quality

Who is VAGO?

The Victorian Auditor General’s Office (VAGO) is a critical part of Victoria’s integrity system. Independent to Parliament, VAGO ensures the accountability of the State Government through audits and assurance reviews of public sector agencies. To achieve this, VAGO annually conducts over 530 financial audits and numerous performance audits across a diverse range of portfolios including infrastructure, transport, health and social services, education, water, local government, insurance, justice, treasury and superannuation. Such a broad range of portfolios allows our people to gain unrivalled audit experience working throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria.

Why VAGO?

Our organisation is filled with people who love what they do, enact change and uphold our values. We are a workforce of highly motivated, empathetic and collaborative people, who encourage innovation and knowledge sharing.  

We strive to build and maintain an inclusive workplace that brings out the best in our people. We encourage and celebrate our diversity, and actively support work life balance and flexibility across all our roles.  

We have two audit portfolios within VAGO: Parliamentary Reports and Services and Financial Audit. Our audit support function is split into the Office of the Auditor-General and Corporate Services.

What's the role?

The Director of Audit Quality reports to the Auditor-General and leads VAGO’s quality management system, supporting the Financial Audit and Parliamentary Reports and Services divisions to deliver high-quality audits aligned with Australian standards. ​ 

​The role provides strategic leadership, addresses emerging challenges, and promotes continuous improvement. As a trusted advisor, the Director fosters innovation, develops and maintains audit methodologies, and supports staff development to adapt to evolving audit practices. 

Who we're looking for

You are an experienced leader with a proven track record of building and managing high-performing teams. You possess in-depth knowledge of Australian auditing and assurance standards, with hands-on experience applying them to complex audits and reviews. You have a strong background in audit quality management, including developing and implementing methodologies that meet regulatory requirements. You excel at adapting audit approaches to address emerging challenges, including considering emerging technologies and evolving industry standards, making you well-suited for this role. 

Don’t tick all the boxes? You don't need to tick all the boxes to be amazing.  We’d still love to hear from you. 

What VAGO can offer you

We are a diverse bunch at VAGO so you'll be part of an organisation where the different backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people are celebrated. We are committed to building a workplace that welcomes applicants of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians.   

Within our collaborative and team-oriented environment, you will have the opportunity to take on a leadership role, providing guidance and creating growth opportunities for our junior staff.  

We welcome applications from everyone and encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments you may require to our recruitment process or the role itself. If you are a candidate with a disability or access requirement, let us know how we can provide you with additional support. 

If you would like to learn more about this role or life at VAGO, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team, via recruitment@audit.vic.gov.au. 

Next Steps

Sound like you or someone you know? Don’t hesitate....‘Apply Now’.  

Applications close at 11:59pm on 28 January 2025.

Position Description: PD: Director, Audit Quality - VAGO