The Queensland Audit Office examines some of the state's most significant programs, services and investments, providing independent insights that help improve public sector performance and strengthen accountability.
As a Senior Manager within the Performance Audit division, you'll lead complex audits across a diverse range of topics and sectors, working with evidence, stakeholders and data to identify opportunities for improvement and deliver findings that influence decision-making at the highest levels.
At OnTalent, we are proud to represent the Queensland Audit Office (QAO), the independent auditor of Queensland's public sector.The Queensland Audit Office examines some of the state's most significant programs, services and investments, providing independent insights that help improve public sector performance, strengthen accountability and deliver better outcomes for Queensland communities.
Working across more than 400 state and local government clients, QAO's Performance Audit division explores complex public sector issues, ranging from major infrastructure and procurement programs to frontline service delivery, digital transformation, governance and system-wide reform.
The work goes beyond compliance, helping Parliament and the community understand whether programs are achieving their intended outcomes and where opportunities exist to improve efficiency, effectiveness and public value.
As a Senior Manager within the Performance Audit division, you will lead complex audits that examine real-world challenges facing government, working with evidence, stakeholders and data to deliver insights that influence decision-making at the highest levels.About the RoleAs a Senior Manager, you will lead the delivery of multiple performance audits, guiding teams through complex analytical work and helping shape findings and recommendations that are ultimately tabled in Parliament.




This role offers exposure to a wide range of public policy, service delivery and organisational performance issues across Queensland's public sector.
You will work across diverse portfolios, quickly developing an understanding of different operating environments, assessing how programs and services are performing and identifying opportunities to improve outcomes for Queensland communities.
You will lead and mentor audit teams, oversee research and analysis, engage with senior stakeholders and ensure findings are supported by robust evidence and sound professional judgement.
Working closely with Directors and Senior Directors, you will also contribute to capability development, audit quality and continuous improvement across the division.Why Join QAO?
Few organisations offer the same combination of professional challenge, public impact and career development.
At QAO, you will have the opportunity to:Lead complex and high-profile performance audits across Queensland's public sectorWork on issues that directly affect communities, services and government performanceEngage with senior leaders across government and the broader public sectorBuild expertise across a wide range of sectors, programs and policy areasDevelop leadership capability through coaching teams and managing complex projectsContribute to recommendations that help improve public sector performance and accountabilityEnjoy adaptable working arrangements, strong professional support and genuine work-life balanceFor professionals seeking engaging work with a clear sense of purpose,



QAO offers a career experience unlike most consulting, advisory or assurance environments.About YouYou are a curious and analytical leader who enjoys understanding how organisations, programs and systems operate and identifying opportunities for improvement.
You may have developed your experience in:Management consulting, particularly in performance improvement, organisational effectiveness, operations advisory, public sector reform or program evaluationInternal audit and assurance environments, with experience conducting effectiveness reviews, operational audits, performance assessments or organisational reviewsProgram evaluation and review functions within government, consulting or research environmentsGovernance, risk and assurance roles involving organisational performance, controls, compliance or strategic improvement initiativesInvestigations, review or integrity functions requiring structured analysis and evidence-based conclusionsPublic sector policy, strategy or advisory roles involving research, evaluation and systems thinkingBusiness improvement, transformation or organisational review environmentsOther complex analytical or advisory roles where evidence, judgement and stakeholder engagement are central to decision-makingYou bring strong critical thinking skills, sound professional judgement and the ability to work through ambiguity to form balanced, evidence-based conclusions.
You are confident leading projects and people, building productive stakeholder relationships and communicating complex information in a clear and practical way.
Most importantly, you are motivated by meaningful work and the opportunity to contribute to better public services and outcomes for Queensland communities.
Relevant tertiary qualifications are required.Confidential enquiries can be made to: Ashleigh McMillan ************
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📌 Senior Manager Performance Audit (Brisbane)
🏢 Queensland Audit Office
📍 Brisbane