Victorian Auditor-General's Office – Melbourne VIC

Join VAGO to improve the lives of all Victorians by promoting government accountability and integrity through challenging, impactful work. You'll have the opportunity to work with innovative principles in a flexible environment, including a purpose-built office at the iconic Paris end of Collins Street and a fully-equipped home office setup. Enjoy tailored learning and development opportunities, flexible hours, and accrued flexi time.

We offer
career mobility, a progressive, people-focused culture, and generous leave conditions to support your growth and well-being.

Who is VAGO?

The Victorian Auditor-General's Office (VAGO) provides independent assurance to Victoria's Parliament and community about the performance and accountability of the state's public sector. As part of Victoria's integrity system, we audit and review the finances and performance of state and local government entities and report our findings to Parliament. The Auditor-General operates independently and is not controlled or directed by Parliament or government.

Company description:

Join VAGO to improve the lives of all Victorians by promoting government accountability and integrity through challenging, impactful work. You'll have the opportunity to work with innovative principles in a flexible environment, including a purpose-built office at the iconic Paris end of Collins Street and a fully-equipped home office setup. Enjoy tailored learning and development opportunities, flexible hours, and accrued flexi time.

We offer
career mobility, a progressive, people-focused culture, and generous leave conditions to support your growth and well-being.

Job description

Who is VAGO?





The Victorian Auditor-General's Office (VAGO) provides independent assurance to Victoria's Parliament and community about the performance and accountability of the state's public sector. As part of Victoria's integrity system, we audit and review the finances and performance of state and local government entities and report our findings to Parliament. The Auditor-General operates independently and is not controlled or directed by Parliament or government.

About Strategy, Governance and Risk

The Strategy, Governance and Risk team delivers governance, risk, and compliance expertise, while also providing business support services that enable the smooth day-to-day operation of VAGO. By combining strategic oversight with practical operational assistance, the team ensures the organisation meets its statutory obligations and functions efficiently.

What you'll do

Reporting to the Assistant Auditor-General, Governance and Quality, you will provide enterprise-wide strategic leadership across VAGO's governance, risk and compliance functions, bringing these disciplines together as part of VAGO's broader system of quality management. Working closely with the Strategic Management Group, you will strengthen the frameworks, systems and assurance practices that underpin effective governance,



organisational performance and informed decision-making.

As VAGO's Chief Internal Audit Executive, you will oversee internal audit and internal control arrangements, while sponsoring strategic governance initiatives and providing authoritative advice on complex governance, risk and compliance matters. Leading a small, highly capable team, you will influence across the organisation to strengthen capability, drive continuous improvement and support a culture of quality, accountability and collaboration.

Who we're looking for

The successful candidate brings demonstrated experience providing strategic leadership, setting direction and translating strategy into outcomes through effective planning and resource allocation. With strong stakeholder engagement, influencing and negotiation skills, you build impactful relationships and secure support across a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. Your natural style demonstrates a commitment to service excellence ability to adapt to change and continuously improve outcomes. As an authentic and cooperative leader who inspires commitment and enables teams and stakeholders to achieve shared objectives, you bring sound judgement, adaptability and a strong focus on delivering positive organisational outcomes.

Tertiary qualified in a field such as Governance, Project management, Business, Commerce, Accounting, Social Sciences, Public Policy or similar, you bring extensive experience at a senior level in governance, risk, and business improvement. Previous government experience at a senior level is highly desirable.

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📌 Director, Strategy, Governance and Risk (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Auditor-General'S Office
📍 Melbourne