Report Strategist

We are looking for

Someone who is committed to contributing to our vision of better public services, and our mission of independent and valued assurance and insights.

Reporting to the Assistant Auditor-General, Performance Audit, the Report Strategist supports audit teams in planning, developing and refining reports to parliament.

Working across all phases of the audit lifecycle, the role helps teams communicate complex findings logically and effectively, contributing to high-quality, evidence-based reporting outcomes.

Your expertise will help us improve the clarity and impact of QAO’s reports by developing sharp structures, engaging narratives and accessible presentation concepts. Your writing will demonstrate strategic, audience-focused thinking and the effective application of plain language principles and style guides.

This new role enables the timely and efficient delivery of multiple reports by strengthening report planning, managing competing priorities, and building audit teams’ capability through mentoring and coaching.

About us

As the independent auditor of the public sector and local governments, we are vital to Queensland’s integrity system. We provide independent, professional audit and assurance services, giving parliament and the public trusted assurance and insights.

We have hundreds of audit clients from a wide range of industries across the beautiful state of Queensland. We help them improve their financial management and performance, so they can deliver better public services for the community. We support the Queensland Parliament in holding entities to account for the effective, efficient, and economical use of public resources. We also engage with many other stakeholders, such as integrity bodies, accounting standards boards, and Australian and international audit offices.

Innovation, teamwork, and client relationships are at the heart of what we do.

Working at QAO

Our employee value proposition offers meaningful work, supportive leadership, a collaborative culture, opportunities for professional growth, and a genuine commitment to work and life balance.

QAO is an inclusive employer. We encourage flexible working and aim to create a work environment where all employees are respected, connected, and can contribute, regardless of age, culture, disability, family and caring responsibilities, gender identity, Indigeneity, religion, or sexuality. We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experience of marginalisation who meet our eligibility requirements to apply.

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 – $152,658 - $163,539 (includes 12.75% superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading).

• Continuous learning opportunities, including formal learning and personalised career development.

Next Steps

Please submit:

• Your CV
• A cover letter as why you would like to join our team

More information on the role responsibilities and assessment criteria is provided in the role description available from our Career Opportunities website or via email at [email protected].

The role description also provides other important information including qualification requirements, pre-employment checks, and the probation period.

For consideration of permanent appointment at QAO you must

• be an Australian citizen or,
• be a permanent resident in Australia with permission to work in Australia or
• hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

For a confidential discussion about the role please contact Joel Godwin, Senior Director on (07) 3149 6001 3149 6001) or for further information email [email protected].

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Our values and our culture

Our values of Engage, Respect, Deliver and Inspire underpin all that we do and define how we work with our clients and each other. They help us be the best we can and make QAO an enjoyable place to work.

Our culture also reflects the independence and objectivity of our role, which is embedded in the ethical and professional codes we apply to our staff.

As part of our commitment to an inclusive and supportive recruitment process, we want to ensure all candidates have the opportunity to participate fully. If you require reasonable adjustments or additional support at any stage of the recruitment process to demonstrate your ability to meet the inherent requirements of the role, please contact [email protected]. We will work with you to identify appropriate adjustments and support equitable participation throughout the recruitment process.