Assistant Auditor-General, Governance & Quality

Victorian Auditor-General's Office; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Home office setup

Flexible leave

Learning & development

Job summary

The Victorian Auditor-General's Office (VAGO) is seeking an Assistant Auditor-General, Governance & Quality to lead governance, risk, compliance and audit-quality functions across the office. The role focuses on integrating AI into the audit methodology and driving continuous improvement to deliver independent audits of Victoria's public sector.

Reporting to the Auditor-General, you will shape strategy, oversee enterprise governance and risk, and build strategic relationships while upholding

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in governance, audit quality, risk, compliance and/or financial reporting within complex organisations.
• Strong track record in setting and executing strategy, leading reform and driving continuous improvement.
• Deep understanding of public sector governance, audit quality frameworks, professional standards and accountability obligations.

Responsibilities

• Continue to build and embed VAGO's enterprise governance, risk, compliance and internal assurance agenda.
• Lead and modernise VAGO's audit quality system - methodology, quality control, reviews and remediation.
• Enable innovation in audit delivery (including data, analytics and AI) to strengthen professional judgement.
• Anticipate and shape VAGO's response to emerging integrity, regulatory and sector risks.
• Provide independent, high‑impact advice to the Auditor‑General and represent VAGO in senior forums.

Skills

Governance leadership

Audit quality

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Public sector governance

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline

Tools

AI in audits

Data analytics

Audit quality tools

ERP / financial systems

Job 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.

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 the OAG

The Office of the Auditor‑General (OAG) leads VAGO's strategic planning, governance, risk and compliance frameworks, and provides the central business and administrative services that enable VAGO to deliver independent assurance to Parliament and the public sector. Through teams such as Strategy, Governance & Risk and Audit Quality, the OAG provides expert governance, risk and compliance advice, supports day‑to‑day organisational operations, serves as a key interface with external stakeholders, and ensures audits meet the highest professional standards through strong quality oversight and technical expertise.

What you'll do

The Assistant Auditor‑General, Governance & Quality (A-AG) is a newly created role and provides executive leadership and whole‑of‑office stewardship over governance, risk, compliance and audit quality functions, ensuring these frameworks are integrated, contemporary and consistently applied. The role drives audit delivery transformation, with a strong emphasis on the integration of artificial intelligence into the audit methodology and enabling its use in financial and performance engagements. It will also prepare VAGO for emerging sustainability‑related assurance and reporting requirements, supporting the Auditor‑General to deliver high‑quality, independent audits that meet legislative, professional and public interest expectations.

Reporting to the Auditor‑General, you will:

• Continue to build and embed VAGO's enterprise governance, risk, compliance and internal assurance agenda, including oversight of business continuity and major assurance initiatives.
• Lead and modernise VAGO's audit quality system - methodology, quality control, reviews and remediation - to meet evolving professional standards, audit tools and public expectations.
• Enable innovation in audit delivery (including data, analytics and AI) to strengthen professional judgement, consistency, quality and public trust.
• Anticipate and shape VAGO's response to emerging integrity, regulatory and sector risks, including sustainability‑related assurance and reporting expectations.
• Provide independent, high‑impact advice to the Auditor‑General and represent VAGO in senior forums, building strategic relationships across integrity bodies, the Victorian public sector and relevant professional bodies.

This role is both strategic and influential, with a strong focus on protecting VAGO's independence, credibility and public trust.

Who we're looking for

You are a senior executive with significant experience operating in high‑scrutiny and external audit environments, and will bring:

• Proven leadership in governance, audit quality, risk, compliance and/or financial reporting within complex organisations.
• A strong track record in setting and executing strategy, leading reform and driving continuous improvement.
• Deep understanding of public sector governance, audit quality frameworks, professional standards and accountability obligations.
• Extensive experience providing authoritative advice on complex, sensitive and high‑impact issues.
• Highly developed influencing and stakeholder engagement skills at executive and sector‑wide levels.
• Professional courage, sound judgement and a strong commitment to integrity, independence and the public interest.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (post‑graduate qualifications highly regarded).

Don't tick all the boxes? You don't need to tick all the boxes to be amazing. We'd still love to hear from you or someone in your network who may be well suited.

For further information about the role, please review the position description here: AAG GandQ PD - Aug 26.pdf

Life at VAGO

We are a diverse bunch at VAGO, and you'll be part of an organisation where different backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences are respected, valued and celebrated. We are committed to building a workplace that welcomes people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, abilities and neurotypes. We also recognise the unique place of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia's First Nations peoples and are committed to strengthening their representation, inclusion and participation at VAGO.

Our inclusive culture is shaped by our values of Respect, Collaboration, Innovation and Accountability, which guide how we work together, make decisions and grow as an organisation. We strive to create an environment where people feel trusted, supported and comfortable being themselves, sharing their perspectives and contributing their best work. That's why we've adopted our ‘Better Normal' approach to work, which provides flexibility in how and where work is done while recognising the importance of spending time together to learn, collaborate and build strong relationships. We encourage curiosity, continuous improvement and diverse thinking, creating an environment where you can grow your careers and make a meaningful impact for Victoria.

Ask us more about life at VAGO when you meet us!

Interested? Here's what else you need to know

We welcome applications from everyone. If you have a disability, access requirement or need any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or in the role itself, we're committed to providing the support you need. Please let us know how we can make the recruitment experience accessible and inclusive for you.

We're committed to providing a positive and transparent candidate experience and will keep you informed throughout the recruitment process with updates on timelines, progress, outcomes and next steps.

If you have any questions or would like further information about the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Applications close at 11:59pm on20 September 2026.

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