Chief Audit Officer

• Salary: $142,790 - $191,084 (Plus Superannuation)
• Ongoing role
• Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
• Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)

The Role

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR) is seeking to appoint a Chief Audit Officer to join its team.

Reporting to the Director, Strategic Audit and Assurance within the Strategy, Performance and Governance Branch, the Chief Audit Officer leads the delivery of the department's internal and external audit functions, including managing audit service contracts, audit planning, reporting, and follow-up processes. The position also supports the department's Audit and Risk Committee through effective governance and secretariat services.

The Team

The position of Chief Audit Officer forms a part of the Strategy, Performance and Governance branch within the Corporate Services group.

The Corporate Services group consists of specialist functions including finance, investment and procurement, performance and governance, legal and legislation, people and culture, information technology and workplace services and emergency management.

About You

The successful candidate brings the following skills and experience:

• CA/CPA/CIA/CISA (or equivalent) or in the process of completing.
• A proven leader with expertise in internal audit, ideally within complex public sector or highly regulated environments, with the ability to provide strategic, independent and trusted advice to senior executives and audit committees.
• Strong professional judgement, integrity and stakeholder engagement skills, with demonstrated experience leading high-performing teams, influencing at executive level, and building productive relationships across a diverse organisation.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and professional credentials in audit, accounting or a related discipline, with a strong understanding of contemporary assurance practices, legislative obligations and the public sector accountability environment.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Lara Pasquale, Director, Strategic Audit and Assurance on 0438 825 074 / lara.pasquale@ecodev.vic.gov.au

The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. To be eligible for this position you must hold the mandatory qualification as outlined in the position description. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry, and Regions is an accredited CPA Australia Recognised Employer Partner.

Please note: We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Talent Acquisition Team on 0472 875 685, or via email at recruitment@ecodev.vic.gov.au with the position number in the subject line.

How to Apply

Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. To apply, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.

Applications close at 23:59pm on 14 June 2026.