As an Audit Manager IS Risk, you will be a recognised specialist in information security within QAO. You will lead multiple information system audits, provide advice on better practices, and lead and promote the technical abilities and quality aspects of your team.

You are a seasoned professional who has strong technical IT knowledge and can draw on your expert external audit, consulting, and assurance skills to help us deliver our audits. The role requires well-developed written and oral communication skills and the ability to maintain effective professional relationships with our clients. You will work within an innovative, collaborative, and diverse team and apply your ability to think strategically to achieve quality results.

Working at QAO

We aim to represent the community we serve, and greatly value the diverse experiences our people bring. QAO’s culture sets our workforce up for success – we invest in our people so they can be best in their field. We are passionate about innovation, we welcome new ideas, and we invest in advanced audit capabilities such as data analytics.

We also offer:

• A Brisbane based role with hybrid work arrangements – work from client sites, in the office and from home
• salary commensurate with experience – $147,501 to $157,994 (includes 12.75% superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading)
• continuous learning opportunities, including formal learning and personalised career development.

Next Steps

For a confidential discussion about the role please contact Sumi Kusumo on (07) 3149 6134 or for further information email recruitment@qao.qld.gov.au.

Role description

As our Senior Manager IS Risk, you will be a recognised specialist in information security within QAO. You will lead multiple information system audits, provide advice on better practices, and lead and promote the technical abilities and quality aspects of your team.

You are a seasoned professional who has strong technical IT knowledge and can draw on your expert external audit, consulting, and assurance skills to help us deliver our audits. The role requires well-developed written and oral communication skills and the ability to maintain effective professional relationships with our clients. You will work within an innovative, collaborative, and diverse team and apply your ability to think strategically to achieve quality results.

Working at QAO

We aim to represent the community we serve, and greatly value the diverse experiences our people bring. QAO’s culture sets our workforce up for success – we invest in our people so they can be best in their field. We are passionate about innovation, we welcome new ideas, and we invest in advanced audit capabilities such as data analytics.

We also offer:

• A Brisbane based role with hybrid work arrangements – work from client sites, in the office and from home
• salary commensurate with experience – $163,122 to $172,393 (includes 12.75% superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading)
• continuous learning opportunities, including formal learning and personalised career development.

Next Steps

For a confidential discussion about the role please contact Sumi Kusumo on (07) 3149 6134 or for further information email recruitment@qao.qld.gov.au.

Role description

Kickstart a rewarding and versatile career in a supportive and fun team, with flexible work arrangements and learning and development opportunities.

Join our graduate program

Join QAO as an Undergraduate Auditor and start building a rewarding and versatile professional services career before you graduate.

You will be a valued member of our collaborative, diverse, and fun team, where everyone is supported to be their best. As a permanent staff member from day one, we will provide flexibility to help you balance part-time work with your final year university studies. After successfully completing your degree, you will have the opportunity to move into the full-time graduate program.

With us, you will gain valuable experience while studying towards your degree. We will provide:

• comprehensive, hands-on learning opportunities
• on-the-job training in a supportive team
• regular professional development sessions
• mentoring and a dedicated buddy as you start working with a variety of clients
• flexibility to balance study and work commitments
• a variety of opportunities, experiences, and work to put the skills and knowledge you learn at university into practice.

As an Undergraduate Auditor, you will help our teams to complete financial and assurance audits of our clients and apply our technology and tools to glean unique insights. Effective communication skills, the ability to identify and solve problems and achieve results, a sense of adventure, and a passion for pursuing better public services are desirable qualities for the role.

Unlock your potential while you help improve public services for all Queenslanders – from the local government services you use in your community, to your hospitals, energy providers, universities, and more.

We also offer:

• a Brisbane-based, hybrid working model – work from our head office, client sites, or from home
• a starting salary of $75,673.83 full-time equivalent, which includes 12.75 per cent superannuation and 17.5 per cent annual leave loading
• continuous learning opportunities, including formal learning and personalised career development.

If you will be in your final year of university in 2026, join our team and make a real difference to people’s lives.

You have a choice of commencing in October 2025 or February 2026.

Role description Applicant pack

Join a welcoming, fun and supportive team, work flexibly, access professional development opportunities for career progression, and make a real difference.

Join our graduate program

QAO’s 12-month graduate program is the first step in an incredibly rewarding and versatile career.

You will be a valued member of our collaborative, diverse, and fun team, where everyone is supported to be their best. And as a permanent staff member from day one, you will progress directly to Auditor level after successfully completing the program.

We will provide:

• comprehensive, hands-on learning opportunities
• on-the-job training in a supportive team
• regular professional development sessions
• mentoring and a dedicated buddy as you start working with a variety of clients
• support to achieve your professional accreditation (such as CA, CPA, or IPA)
• flexibility and a 36.25 hour work week to promote work–life balance
• a variety of opportunities, experiences, and work to build your skills and knowledge.

As a Graduate Auditor, you will work across different teams, engage with a range of clients throughout Queensland, and apply our technology and tools to glean unique insights. Effective communication skills, the ability to identify and solve problems and achieve results, a sense of adventure, and a passion for pursuing better public services are desirable qualities for the role.

Unlock your potential while you help improve public services for all Queenslanders – from the local government services you use in your community, to your hospitals, energy providers, universities, and more.

We also offer:

• a Brisbane-based, hybrid working model – work from our head office, client sites, or from home
• a starting salary of $88,509.79, which includes 12.75 per cent superannuation and 17.5 per cent annual leave loading
• continuous learning opportunities, including formal learning and personalised career development.

If you graduate before January 2026, or have graduated within the previous 2 years, join our team and make a real difference to people’s lives.

You have a choice of commencing in October 2025 or February 2026, depending on your university graduation date.

Role description Graduate Auditor  Role description Graduate Specialist IS Risk  

Applicant pack 

We are looking for talented and passionate people to join our team in audit and assurance roles throughout the year. Please contact HR via email at recruitment@qao.qld.gov.au to discuss employment opportunities. 

For information on our graduate program, please click here.