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About Queensland Audit Office At OnTalent, we are proud to represent the Queensland Audit Office (QAO), the independent auditor of the public sector whose vision is to deliver better public services for all Queenslanders. QAO plays a central role in strengthening the performance and integrity of state and local government, providing Parliament and the community with clear insight into whether services are operating as intended and resources are being used effectively. Through its financial and performance audit programs, QAO examines many of the states most significant issues including major infrastructure and procurement, frontline service delivery, digital transformation, governance, and large-scale reformrequiring teams to navigate complex systems with clarity and rigour. QAOs employer value proposition is exceptional - offering an employment experience that balances impact with flexibility, fostering a focused, collaborative and intellectually engaging culture. Employees work closely with senior government leaders, contribute to recommendations that shape future service delivery, and benefit from strong career development pathways. With structured onboarding, clear frameworks, extensive coaching and exceptional support, a career with QAO expands your professional network in ways few employers can matchoffering a meaningful opportunity to influence outcomes that matter to Queensland communities. About the Role This role plays a pivotal role in delivering QAOs performance and audits - leading day-to-day delivery of audits, guiding teams through complex analytical work and shaping early findings and insights that ultimately inform reports tabled in Parliament. This is a role for someone who enjoys analytical depth, autonomy and the challenge of turning large volumes of information into clear, compelling insights about how public programs are performing. You will plan and manage multiple audits, build a strong understanding of policy, service delivery models and better practice principles, and apply sound judgement to ensure findings are supported by reliable evidence. Working across varied government portfolios, youll gain exposure to new sectors, emerging risks and high-value programsproviding continuous learning and the opportunity to build broad sector expertise. The role of Senior Manager Performance Audit also plays a critical role in capability uplift: supervising and coaching team members, overseeing quality review processes, working with subject matter experts and contributing to organisational improvement. You will manage stakeholder relationships, conduct interviews, review complex documentation and prepare high-quality draft reports aligned with QAOs writing standards. Why This Role Is Great This role offers exceptional professional stretch and development, while also providing close support from Directors and access to specialist training. You will build leadership capability by managing teams through end-to-end audit cycles (typically nine to twelve months), creating a strong foundation for future Director-level opportunities within a growing organisation. The exposure gained across diverse portfoliosranging from frontline service delivery to Brisbane 2032 preparations, major infrastructure, and digital reform builds a depth of understanding rarely available in a single role. You will work directly with senior government executives, building a public sector network that enhances your career longterm. QAOs culture supports curiosity, intellectual challenge and a true sense of impact. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys structured problemsolving, navigating ambiguity, synthesising complexity and contributing to meaningful improvements in public outcomes. With hybrid working, strong worklife balance and the opportunity to influence programs that matter to Queenslanders, this is a compelling career pathway within the integrity system. About You You are a handson analytical leader who enjoys working with complexity and guiding teams through structured problemsolving. You bring strong judgement, curiosity and the ability to quickly absorb new subject matter whether policy, operational processes or broader system dynamics. You have experience leading projects or audits, managing competing priorities and applying evidencebased thinking to form wellreasoned conclusions. You write clearly and concisely, communicate effectively with senior stakeholders and are confident navigating ambiguity to identify risks, performance issues and improvement opportunities. Your background may include internal audit, consulting, program evaluation, policy analysis, operations, investigations, risk or similar fields. What matters most is your ability to synthesise information, influence stakeholders and deliver highquality analysis and reports. Relevant tertiary qualifications are required. To find out more, click on micrositelink or to schedule a briefing discussion, please email ***@ontalent.com.au or phone 07 3305 5*** to speak with Donna Bliss, Ash McMillan or Jay Baxter. Microsite: www.ontalent.com.au/qaoperformanceaudit/ Our office closure period during this festive season is Friday 19th December 2025 until Friday 2nd January 2026. We look forward to reconnecting with you from the 5th of January. #J-18808-Ljbffr