Senior Manager, Governance and Risk

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?

This role leads the organisation’s governance, risk, and compliance functions, including developing and improving frameworks, policies, and processes, ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements, and overseeing internal audits and risk management in line with the Victorian Government Risk Management Framework. It also builds organisational capability and culture in governance and risk, partners with business units to embed best practices, and manages a high-performing team to deliver these outcomes.

Who we're looking for

The ideal candidate will have an understanding of the Victorian Government Risk Management Framework (VGRMF) and contemporary governance standards, with proven experience developing and implementing governance frameworks and policies.  

They will be skilled in managing compliance activities, overseeing internal audits, and providing high-level advice to executives, boards, and audit and risk committees.  

As a leader, they will excel at developing high-performing teams, influencing stakeholders, and building a culture of accountability and transparency.  

Their exceptional communication skills enable them to prepare clear, concise reports, policies, and training materials.

Experience and Qualifications

• Qualifications in governance, law, risk management, business, public administration, or a related discipline desirable. 
• Strong understanding of the Victorian Government Risk Management Framework (VGRMF) and contemporary governance standards or the ability to acquire it quickly. 
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing governance frameworks or policies or a proven track record in managing compliance activities and overseeing internal audits, including tracking and implementing management actions. 

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 27 August 2025.   

For more information, you'll find the position description here: Senior Manager, Governance and Risk