Graduate Financial Auditor

What is VAGO?

The Victorian Auditor-General's Office, or VAGO, a passionate team of 225 people led by Auditor-General Andrew Greaves. 
Our role is to evaluate how well the public sector is using resources to provide services to the people of Victoria. We do this by engaging with and examining government agencies, and we report to Parliament and the public on what we find. 
We also aim to empower the public sector to do things better, and provide detailed recommendations where we see issues or opportunities to improve. At VAGO we see the bigger picture, ask the tough questions and work to create a meaningful impact.  

Why we audit

State and local government bodies spend over $90 billion of public money each year to deliver a range of services for all Victorians. We help maintain public trust in the government by enhancing the transparency of, and accountability for, public sector agencies’ financial and operational performance.

About Financial Audit

Our Financial Audit (FA) division provides independent assurance to Parliament that our public sector agencies provide reliable, relevant, and fair financial information in their reporting, in accordance with the Australian Accounting Standards and other relevant legislation. 

About you and our Audit Program

Our 12-month graduate program is the perfect stepping stone to achieving your professional aspirations, providing you with hands-on experience, expert mentorship, and a strong foundation in financial auditing. 
As a VAGO FA Graduate, you will play a key role in delivering financial audits while participating in a comprehensive training program designed to equip you with the technical knowledge and confidence to succeed. You will collaborate with experienced professionals and key stakeholders, both internally and client-facing, gaining invaluable skills along the way. 

What you will do

In this role, you will be a: 

• champion of our VAGO Values – Respect, Accountability, Collaboration and Innovation in everything you do 
• strong communicator - able to provide clear, accurate insights 
• critical thinker - using initiative and sound judgement to navigate challenges 
• problem solver - applying established rules and methodologies to real-world situations 
• team player - fostering a culture of inquiry by sharing knowledge and ideas 
• relationship builder - adapting your approach to engage with different stakeholders

What you have studied

If you’ve followed a traditional accounting and finance pathway, graduated or are due to graduate between 2024 and 2026 and are eligible to undertake a CA or CPA foundations program, we’d love to hear from you. 
But more than that—we’re looking for motivated individuals ready to grow, learn, and contribute to a workplace that values respect, collaboration, accountability, innovation, integrity, and impact. 
Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or Economics. 

What's in it for you?

As a Financial Audit graduate, you’ll: 

• receive a salary of $72,189 (VPS2.2.1) + superannuation 
• have hands-on experience working on projects enhancing the lives of Victorians by promoting government accountability 
• receive training programs tailored to your personal and professional goals 
• experience career mobility opportunities for growth and development 
• enjoy flexible work options to suit your needs and access to best-practice workstation delivered to your home (optional) 
• be given assistance to join a professional accounting organisation, such as a CPA or CA (Accounting and Finance stream grads). 

Life after the graduate program

After your 12 months as a Financial Audit graduate, the opportunities continue! Subject to performance, you will have a permanent ongoing Auditor role in the Financial Audit division, and we will continue to support your career development and offer study assistance for further education.

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 

How to apply

Applications close at 11:59 pm (AEDT) on Sunday, 12 April 2026.  
Late applications will not be accepted.  

Position description: VAGO FA Graduate