Title:  Performance Audit Officer

About Us

The Department of Transport and Planning oversees key planning, transport and land use policy decisions and management across the State. A life-cycle approach to planning, building, connecting and sustaining communities means our people can come together to; improve services, deliver sustainable projects, focus on customer engagement, streamline regulatory approval pathways, facilitate community consultation and better realise local economic opportunities for more liveable communities. across Victoria.

People & Business Services is a Group within the Department of Transport and Planning and is responsible for providing business-enabling people and corporate services functions to drive a high-performance culture and to support integrated operations.

About the Role
Full time – Ongoing

The Performance Audit Officer is responsible for audit and administrative services in support of the Senior Performance Audit Officer and Performance Audit Manager. The Performance Audit team coordinate the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office performance audit program.

The role provides a comprehensive range of the specialist audit and administrative support services, including project reporting, information management, standardising business processes and assisting with training and communications. This role involves developing and maintaining reports and dashboards, ensuring accuracy and completeness, and providing actionable insights to senior stakeholders.

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Position Outcomes

• Work closely with a broad range of stakeholders across the department to gather and collate information to produce complete and accurate records.
• Support the preparation of management reports, submissions, briefings and other documents.
• Design, develop and maintain reporting and dashboards, using systems including Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Power Platform, and other software.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships and effective communication with relevant internal and external stakeholders to provide timely, accurate, quality advice.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA - As the Performance Audit Officer, you will play a key role in stakeholder management by actively adding value for clients and stakeholders, ensuring satisfaction, and addressing any concerns constructively. Your expertise in digital and technological literacy will be essential, as you will develop high-quality reports using software programs like Word, Visio, Excel, and PowerPoint to generate data, reports, and charts. With a focus on innovation and continuous improvement, you will take the lead in undertaking complex research and investigations to gather specific information and contribute to process enhancements. Your critical thinking and problem-solving skills will be crucial in providing authoritative advice, identifying emerging issues, and managing risks. Additionally, you will support auditing processes by gathering relevant data, adhering to legislative requirements, and utilising control systems and processes to ensure effective governance.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Desirable

• A tertiary qualification in Commerce, Business Administration or related field
• Extensive audit or business management experience in the public sector

What we offer

• Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable 
• Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services
• A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork
• Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs
• We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture

Culture Value
We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritise the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

How to Apply

Non-DTP Employees (Including VPS outside of DTP)

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Applications close at 11:59 PM on Sunday 18 May 2025.

Please include a resume and cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We’re unable to consider email or manual applications.

For more information, contact Nicholas Vogler, Performance Audit Manager via nicholas.vogler@transport.vic.gov.au  

Preferred applicants will need to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks. Your information will be treated confidentially.

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