Director, Financial Audits

About the role

The ACT Audit Office, established in 1990, provides an independent view of the ACT Public Sector and promotes accountability and efficiency. It is seeking an experienced Director, Financial Audit with a high level of personal integrity and strong accounting, audit, IT, investigatory, communication and interpersonal skills. The Director plays a significant role in ensuring high standards of financial management and accountability across ACT Government, supporting community confidence in services such as health, education, capital infrastructure and social services.

Key responsibilities

• Assist and lead a diverse workforce in completing audit work.
• Produce high-quality, impartial, accurate and evidence-based audit reports on financial statements and statements of performance.
• Develop recommendations to improve the administration and performance of ACT Public Sector agencies.

Required profile

• Prior experience in financial audits and leading small audit teams.
• Well-developed communication skills and good human resources management skills.
• Strong alignment with the organisation's values of independence, integrity, professionalism, respect, learning and innovation.
• Tertiary qualification in Professional Accounting, Audit, Data Analytics and/or Information Technology; postgraduate qualifications from CPA Australia, CA ANZ and/or CISA are ideal.
• Baseline security clearance is required (a Position of Trust 1); if not held, an internal security assessment is done while awaiting clearance.

What we offer

• Remuneration of $131,358 to $141,147 plus superannuation per year.
• Flexible working, including the option to work remotely up to 3 days per week, with team-negotiated work structures.
• A generous studies assistance program covering post-graduate course fees and time off for study and exams.
• Generous leave provisions and payment of up to two professional membership fees.

Applications close on 3 November 2026. Applicants submit a two-page written pitch and a CV with two referees through the online application form. A merit pool will be created to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.