Manager, Performance Audit – an exciting next step in your career. You do not have to be an accountant to do this type of auditing.
Here’s your chance to join an independent, respected and influential organisation focused on improving the performance of, and the public’s trust in, the public sector.

Our role is to provide assurance to Parliament and the Tasmanian community about the performance of public sector entities. We are part of Tasmania’s integrity system. Performance audits focus on getting to the heart of issues that are important to the Parliament and Tasmanians. You can learn more about what is in our work program by reading the Auditor-General’s Annual Plan 2025-26 on our website (Auditor-General's Annual Plan 2025-26 - Audit Tasmania) Auditor-General's Annual Plan 2025-26 - Audit Tasmania.

We currently have an ongoing vacancy for a Manager, Performance Audit, and this process may also be used to fill upcoming fixed term roles.

In this role you’ll be leading small teams conducting performance audits on the Auditor-General’s behalf. From day-to-day you could find yourself carrying out fieldwork in different parts of the State, meeting with people from a wide range of State entities, from frontline public servants to politicians, or briefing parliamentary committees. It’s a challenging role full of variety that gives you a unique view of the public sector in Tasmania.

For the successful candidate we will provide the tools for you to excel in this role including training and networking with peers from across Australasia. It’s an excellent extension to your career.
If this sounds like the job for you, we’d love to hear from you, especially if you have experience in:
• Leading small teams and project managing complex work on research or evaluation projects in the public sector.
• Coordinating the analysis of financial or other data, including qualitative analysis (e-discovery).
• Developing public policy.
• Leading or contributing to state government reviews or inquiries.

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.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. 

Key Duties

• Manages complex audits and/or undertakes components of projects within cost, time and quality parameters.
• Plans audits and develops audit criteria.
• Utilises information technology and computer systems to complete audit work, analyse data and prepare reports.
• Maintains complex working papers (in accordance with Office policy and relevant standards) to record evidence of audit work.
• Identifies and researches potential complex audit issues and risks while developing options and recommendations for effective solutions to senior management.
• Applies contemporary knowledge of public sector operations, structures and responsibilities in audit evaluation and research methodologies to produce effective performance audits.
• Leads and maintains a regular and professional relationships with personnel at all levels in organisations under review.
• Prepares draft reports on the outcomes of audits for discussion with clients and for internal review prior to tabling in Parliament. Manages the process of tabling reports including preparing and making briefings and presentations for assigned complex audits.
• Provides supervision, guidance, training and performance feedback to assigned staff and the management of experts when required.
• Contributes to team cohesiveness and maintains professional and collaborative relationships within the Office.

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.

Essential Qualifications and Requirements

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

• A tertiary qualification at degree level in a relevant discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Either three years supervised/mentored practical experience or five years unsupervised practical experience in the relevant discipline.
• Driver’s Licence.

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

 Statement of Duties (357199, 357380, 357381) Manager Performance (January 2026).docx

 Statement of Duties (357199, 357380, 357381) Manager Performance (January 2026).pdf

 Information for Applicants (Audit).docx

 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 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, please contact: 

Janine McGuinness
Assistant Auditor-General
janine.mcguinness@audit.tas.gov.au 
Phone: 0419 540 685

Reasonable Adjustment Queries

People Strategy Team
(03) 6165 7602