Assistant Auditor (Various)

Tasmanian Audit Office
Office of the Auditor General
Financial Audit Services
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Position details

Applications close:

AEST

Award/Classification:

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 1

Salary:

$53,196.00 to $64,583.00 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, flexible

Region:

South

Location:

Hobart

Job description:

The Financial Audit Services business unit (FAS) delivers the Office’s statutory financial audit program. This results in the issue of audit opinions, Management Letters and reports to Parliament analysing financial results and audit findings aimed at providing Parliament with independent advice and recommendations on the performance of State Entities. This position provides assistance and support to more experienced audit staff as they perform their tasks. This role assists in completion of audits in accordance with prescribed standards, agreed deadlines and consistent with the Office’s strategic objective of improving public sector accountability as well as assisting with drafting reports to Parliament. This position is an entry pathway to TAO for students in their second or third year of their university course enabling them to gain practical experience working in audit whilst completing their studies.

 

Please submit a two-page response to the selection criteria to be considered for this position

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements.  Talk to us about how this could work for you.

People currently studying a relevant undergraduate degree are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

As an Assistant Auditor with the Tasmanian Audit Office you can work flexible hours within the auditing field gaining valuable work experience whilst studying. You will develop your career in an organisation, that prides itself on ‘making a difference’ and it provides you with an opportunity to work in the State’s largest employer, the Tasmanian Public sector.

Please get in touch with the contact officer listed below if you’ve got any questions about how we can support you while you work with skilled professionals in an innovative work environment.

Hours per fortnight

Up to 73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. 

Duties

  • Completes allocated audit tasks in accordance with the audit plan, agreed or set timeframes and Office standards of performance and accountability.
  • Records results of audit work for review by team leader.
  • Advises other members of the audit team of issues in a timely manner and offers solutions.
  • Assists in the preparation of drafts for the Auditor-General’s Report to Parliament.
  • Use of business systems such as Word, Excel and use of the internet to perform routine tasks.

Performance is measured against Key Performance Indicators that are developed and agreed to for each role in the Office and documented in annual Performance Plans.

Pre-employment Checks

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this position is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

  1. Conviction checks in the following; Arson and fire setting; Violent crimes and crimes against the person; Sex-related offences; Drug and alcohol related offences; Crimes involving dishonesty; Crimes involving deception; Making false declarations; Malicious damage and destruction to property; Serious traffic offences; Crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice; Crimes against Executive or the Legislative Power; Crimes involving Conspiracy.
  2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
  3. Identification check.

Desirable Requirements

Studying a Certificate II or III qualification up to a tertiary qualification at degree level in a relevant discipline from a recognised tertiary institution that will enable the incumbent to be eligible to complete a recognised post graduate accounting certificate program.

Driver’s Licence.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

Download File Assistant Auditor (FAS) (Band 1) - Statement of Duties (SOD).DOCX

Download File Assistant Auditor (FAS) (Band 1) - Statement of Duties (SOD).pdf

Download File Tasmanian Audit Office - Short Form Application FAQs.DOCX

Download File Tasmanian Audit Office - Short Form Application FAQs.pdf

Download File Information for Applicants (Audit).docx

Download File Information for Applicants (Audit).pdf

How to apply

  1. Review the Statement of Duties.
  2. Click the "Apply now" button.
  3. Complete the application form.
  4. Upload your Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties (please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria).
  5. Attach a copy of your current Resumé/CV.

Refer to the Advice to Applicants document for further information.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact Recruitment via TAO.Recruitment@audit.tas.gov.au. 

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

How to apply

  1. Review the Statement of Duties.
  2. Click the "Apply now" button.
  3. Complete the application form.
  4. Upload your cover letter, resume and document addressing the selection criteria in Microsoft Word or PDF format. 

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact Recruitment via TAO.Recruitment@audit.tas.gov.au. 

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

For more information

Stephen Morrison
Assistant Auditor-General, Financial Audit Services
Email: Stephen.Morrison@audit.tas.gov.au
Phone: 0402 417 505

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