Senior Manager - Performance (356517)

Senior Manager - Performance Audit – an unexpected next step in your career

Here’s your chance to join a 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 and 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 our Annual Plan of Work on our website (Annual Plan of Work 2023-24 - Tasmanian Audit Office).

We currently have a permanent vacancy for a Senior Manager, Performance Audit. In this role you’ll be leading small teams on 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 organisations, 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 training and tools for you to excel in this role including training and networking with peers from across Australasia. It’s an excellent early point or 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 teams undertaking complex work on research or evaluation projects in the public sector;
• line management of staff undertaking complex analytical work;
• overseeing the analysis of financial or other data;
• overseeing the development public policy; or
• undertaking 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.

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. 

• Simultaneously, manages complex projects and/or undertakes components of projects within cost, time and quality parameters.
• Contributes to the development of audit specifications, strategies, projects and plans and presents them to senior management, ensuring alignment with strategic and operational goals.
• Understands and determines the range of information technology and computer systems relevant to current and future business needs. Utilises current information technology and computer systems to complete complex audit work, analyse data and prepare reports.
• Maintains complex working papers (in accordance with relevant Policy and Standards) to record evidence of examinations.
• Applies contemporary knowledge of public sector operations and responsibilities and audit evaluation and research methodologies to produce efficient and effective performance audits.
• Develops and maintains productive relationships with stakeholders at all levels in organisations under review.
• Prepares draft reports for discussion with clients and prepares draft audit reports for internal review and tabling in Parliament. Manages the tabling process, including preparing and making briefings and presentations.
• Provides line management, supervision, guidance, training and performance feedback to allocated staff in line with the Offices Performance Management Framework and contract management of experts. In addition, manage the oversight and quality control of other audits led by other team members on a case by case basis.
• 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.

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.

• 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.

 Statement of Duties - Senior Manager PAS (356517) - February 2024.DOCX

 Statement of Duties - Senior Manager PAS (356517) - February 2024.pdf

 Tasmanian Audit Office - Short Form Application FAQs.DOCX

 Tasmanian Audit Office - Short Form Application FAQs.pdf

 Information for Applicants (Audit).docx

 Information for Applicants (Audit).pdf

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.

Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Tasmanian Audit Office on (03) 6165 4***.

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