Manager, Audit

• Salary: $138,631 - $162,076 (Plus Superannuation)
• Fixed term: Until 3 April 2026
• Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
• Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)

The Role

Reporting to the Director of Standards and Funding Assurance, the Manager - Audit oversees unit operations, leading a team of up to eight staff. Managers in the division set direction, develop staff, and manage finances.

With expertise in government, the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector, and department structures, the Manager advises senior stakeholders, negotiates commitments, and ensures timely project delivery.

Beyond daily audit operations, the Manager collaborates with Special Investigations and Provider Management teams to conduct assurance activities and engage training providers on audit findings. The role also leads funding and quality assurance efforts, including compliance, data analysis, and student interviews.

The Team

The position of Manager, Audit forms a part of the Training Operations and Assurance branch and sits within the Skills and Employment group.

The Skills and Employment group oversees tertiary education in Victoria, ensuring quality, accessible training and education for individuals while supporting industry workforce needs.

The branch oversees Victoria's subsidised VET training market, managing provider contracts, payments, compliance, engagement, and ongoing system improvements.

About You

The role demands expertise in auditing, data analysis, and drafting complex briefs and correspondence. Strong analytical skills for processing large datasets, along with stakeholder engagement and leadership, are highly valued.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Myra Knox, A/Director, Standards and Funding Assurance at myra.knox@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. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.

Please note: We are accredited as a Disability Confident Recruitment (DCR) organisation and 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 Recruitment Team on 0472875685, or via email at recruitment@ecodev.vic.gov.au with the position number in the subject line. For additional contact details for our team please review the attached Position Description, located under Job Attachments in the right hand menu.

How to Apply

Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, 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 21 May 2025.