Salary: $66,590 - $70,968 pa (ASO3 classification level) plus 11% superannuation
About us:
The Auditor-General's Department is the independent auditor of the South Australian public sector. The department reports directly to the South Australian Parliament on the audits of the finances, systems and processes of both state and local government agencies.
As a trusted and independent body, we help ensure government accountability, while influencing better public sector performance outcomes for all South Australians.
If you join our department, you will become part of a friendly and supportive team. We promote diversity and flexible ways of working, including part-time employment, flexitime, and work from home.
Please visit our website for more information about the Department.
Job Description
What we offer:
A great place to start your career, providing you with auditing, financial, accounting and management experience.
An ongoing position with a well-structured probation process, to help ensure your successful transition into the role.
An industry comparable salary, with all additional hour compensated.
A friendly and supportive team culture, which enables you to balance work and personal life, by providing a range of entitlements to meet your needs, including working from home and special leave.
Study support to complete your professional accounting development.
Social events, to have some fun in your work life.
About the role:
The Auditor is our graduate/entry level role and is responsible for assisting with financial compliance and internal controls audits, and conducting reviews on issues of importance and interest in the public sector.
The successful candidate/s will need to have understanding and awareness (gained through your tertiary studies in accounting) of:
accounting methods and procedures
social and economic environment and the responsibility placed on the department for public accountability
accounting and auditing standards and practices
audit strategy and scope.
Please see the Role description and video (above) for more details about the role.
Desired Skills and Experience
Essential requirements:
Completed a bachelor level degree (recognised in Australia) in accounting or commerce (majoring in accounting), or an appropriate degree recognised by the Auditor-General (candidates may still be considered if there is a small study gap to meet the degree qualification at time of commencing in the role).
The completed degree must meet the requirements for entry into the professional accounting program offered by CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (through their accredited tertiary degree entry pathways).
Be an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident at the time of applying.
Specific requirements:
Shortlisted candidate/s will be required to complete a pre-employment declaration form and provide evidence of Australian citizenship or Australian permanent residency.
Recommended candidate/s will be required to undergo a national criminal history check.
Application process:
Applicants for this role will be placed on a graduate register.
We will be using the register to hire as vacancies arise - potential start dates vary from February 2024 to January 2025.
How to apply:
Please click 'Apply' and it will direct you to our online application process.
