Senior Auditor (ASO4)

Audit Office of South Australia; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Work from home up to 60%

Training and development

Social club events

Job summary

Audit Office of South Australia invites applications for a Senior Auditor to contribute to comprehensive audits across planning, evaluation and reporting for the public sector. You will deliver high-quality outputs while mentoring junior staff and supporting managers with guidance.

Applicants should hold an Australian recognised degree in Accounting or Commerce eligible for CAANZ/CPA. Travel to client sites and flexibility during peak periods are expected.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated critical thinking and professional judgment to assess risk, design audit strategies and evaluate evidence.
• Familiarity with legislative, regulatory and public sector standards to assess governance structures and identify control weaknesses.
• Proficiency in external audit, including advanced Excel skills and adaptability to new software tools.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for preparing complex letters and reports and presenting to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support timely delivery of audits across planning, evaluation and reporting.
• Prepare audit outputs such as recommendations, management letters and activity follow-ups.
• Provide on-the-job training and guidance to junior team members; act as a link between juniors and audit managers.
• Willingness to travel to client sites and work additional hours during peak periods.

Skills

Critical thinking

Professional judgment

Governance assessment

External audit

Excel skills

Communication skills

Adaptability to software tools

Education

Australian recognised degree in Accounting or Commerce (CAANZ/CPA eligibility)

Job description

Employment type: Multiple ongoing and term roles available

About us

The Audit Office of South Australia exists to help government accountability and influence better performance for all South Australians.

As the independent auditor of the South Australian public sector, we report directly to Parliament on the finances, systems and processes of state and local government agencies.

As part of our Financial Audit Branch, you'll support accountability across the South Australian public sector through independent audits, reviews of internal controls, and examinations of agency operations.

Please visit our website for more information about us.

What we offer

• Meaningful work that grows your audit capability, judgement and leadership skills.
• Flexible work options, including working from home for up to 60% of your hours.
• Training and development to support your career growth.
• A friendly, connected workplace, with social club events that help you build relationships and enjoy being part of the team.

About the role

The Senior Auditor is a key technical contributor to the smooth, timely and accurate delivery of audits across planning, evaluation and reporting.

Working with minimal day-to-day instruction, you will apply technical skill and professional judgement to complete audit activities, prepare audit outputs such as recommendations, management letters and activity follow-ups, and support high-quality financial audits for public sector agencies.

You will also support team leaders by providing on-the-job training, guidance and support to junior team members, and acting as an important link between junior staff and audit managers.

• Australian recognised degree in Accounting orCommerce which meets the requirements for membership of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) or CPA Australia
• demonstratedcritical thinking skills and professional judgmentto assess risk, execute audit strategies, apply accounting treatments and evaluate evidence
• familiarity with legislative, regulatory, and public sector standards, ability to assess governance structures and identify control weaknesses
• proficiency in external audit, including advanced Excel skills and adaptability to new software tools
• high-level written and oral communication skills for preparing sophisticated letters and reports and presenting to senior internal stakeholders when required
• familiarity with legislative, regulatory, and public sector standards, ability to assess governance structures and identify control weaknesses.

Other requirements

You will also need to:

• be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or hold a visa with acceptable Australian work rights at the time of applying
• be able to obtain a successful National Criminal History Check
• be willing and able to travel to and attend various client sites as required to perform audit work and meet business needs
• be available to work additional hours during peak audit reporting periods, with compensation provided in accordance with relevant arrangements

External applicants must also attach evidence of:

• an Australian-recognised Accounting or Commerce degree that is also eligible for enrolment into the CAANZ or CPA Australia professional accounting study program
• Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or valid Australian work rights.

Applications close: 5.00pm Friday 16 October 2026

The Audit Office of South Australia is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion and flexible ways of working, including part-time arrangements and working from home. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. If you have any support or access requirements, please advise us if you are invited to interview.