About us

The Early Learning Operations and Monitoring Division leads core funding, operational policy, data collection and reporting, contract management policy and financial monitoring functions for funded Three- and Four-Year-Old kindergarten programs in Victoria. This includes a number of sector supports and programs to help ensure viable, well managed services that are accessible to all children. The Sector Monitoring sub-branch leads financial assessment and central monitoring of funded kindergarten providers as well as the newly established Kindergarten Audit and Assurance Program.

About the opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Audit leader to join the newly established Kindergarten Audit, Assurance and Risk (KAAR) team within the Sector Monitoring sub-branch.

You will play a pivotal role in:

- Overseeing the external audit program, including contributing to audit improvement strategies and consequences
- Leading and facilitating complex financial viability assessments of funded kindergarten providers
- Responding to emerging risks with facilitated research and analysis to support key decision-makers.
- Identifying process improvements related to effective risk mitigation and compliance in the areas overseen by KAAR.
- Building a new team and creating a culture that enables team members to perform at their best.
- Preparing key executive communication materials such as visualisations, PowerPoints, dashboards and written reports.
- Supporting internal training with financial and risk expertise





About you

- Demonstrated experience analysing and interpreting audited financial statements with footnotes through statutory and/or forensic audits.
- Proven ability to apply independent critical thinking and problem-solving skills in different contexts and to identify trends, patterns, risks and opportunities.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and self-awareness
- Effective written and verbal communication skills that is clear to non-financial stakeholders and concisely conveys complex issues and recommended actions.
- Ability to work collaboratively with differing viewpoints and stakeholder needs.
- Comfortable working in a complex, sensitive and fast-paced workplace.

Mandatory requirements

- Accreditation with CA/CPA/CFA/FRM or equivalent, or working towards accreditation.
- Relevant experience performing statutory audits and/or forensic audits.

How to Apply

Please click the Apply Now button on this advertisement.

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.

Applications should include a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (no longer than 2 pages) and resume.

If you or require any assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment and selection process or have any queries in respect of this position, please contact Natalie Merivale via [email protected].

Applications close 11:59pm on 09 November 2026.

📌 Manager - Kindergarten Audit, Assurance and Risk (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Melbourne