Audit Officer

Department Of Education & Training, Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education & Training, Victoria seeks an experienced audit professional to join the KAAR team. You will assess financial viability and risk, contribute to audit and assurance programs, advise on contracting and financial matters, and prepare reports, presentations, and visuals.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, experience with statutory audits, and the ability to work autonomously in a dynamic government environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in different contexts and to identify trends, patterns, risks and opportunities.
• Demonstrated experience analysing and interpreting audited financial statements with footnotes.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills that is clear to non-financial stakeholders.
• A keen eye for detail.
• A proactive self-starter, with an ability to work in a complex, sensitive and fast-paced environment with a high degree of autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial viability and risk assessments of complex funded organisations.
• Assist in delivering relevant audit and assurance programs.
• Provide advice on service provider contracting or financial issues.
• Prepare key communication materials such as written reports, PowerPoints and visualisations.
• Support internal training with financial expertise.

Skills

Critical thinking

Financial analysis

Auditing knowledge

Communication

Attention to detail

Autonomous working

Education

CA/CPA/CFA/FRM or equivalent

Job description

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 professional to join the newly established Kindergarten Audit, Assurance and Risk (KAAR) team within Sector Monitoring. You will play a pivotal role in:

• Conducting financial viability and risk assessments of complex funded organisations
• Assisting in the delivery of relevant audit and assurance programs
• Providing advice on service provider contracting or financial issues
• Preparing key communication materials such as written reports, PowerPoints and visualisations.
• Supporting internal training with financial expertise

About you

• Proven ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in different contexts and to identify trends, patterns, risks and opportunities.
• Demonstrated experience analysing and interpreting audited financial statements with footnotes.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills that is clear to non-financial stakeholders.
• A keen eye for detail.
• A proactive self- starter, with an ability to work in a complex, sensitive and fast-paced environment with a high degree of autonomy.

Mandatory requirements

• Accreditation with CA/CPA/CFA/FRM or equivalent, or working towards accreditation.
• Relevant experience conducting statutory audits and internal control procedures.

The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page. Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person. Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au. For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Tanya James via [e-mail], or Natalie Merivale via [e-mail]. Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.

Applications close 11:59pm on Wednesday 28th October 2026.