Company Overview
The Audit Office of New South Wales is a statutory authority, established under the Government Sector Audit Act 1983, that conducts audits for the Auditor-General.
We audit the entire New South Wales public sector. These audits help Parliament hold government accountable for its use of public resources.
What we do
Our people specialise in financial and performance audits and we’re proud of how our work promotes the effective use of public resources and the continuous improvement of government services.
Financial audits provide an independent opinion on NSW government entities’, universities’ and councils’ financial statements. They identify whether their financial statements comply with accounting standards and relevant laws, regulations and government directions.
Performance audits review whether public money is spent effectively, efficiently, economically and in accordance with the law. Legislation allows the Treasurer, ministers and both Houses of Parliament to request that we perform other audit or audit-related services. These can include audits of agencies’ compliance with specific legislation, directions and regulations.
Our resources:
- 284 full-time equivalent employees at 30 June 2021
- $54.2 million revenue from government entities, councils and universities for audits of their financial statements and other assurance activities
- $11.7 million from the government for our performance and compliance audits and Auditor-General’s Reports to Parliament
- 30% of our financial audit work delivered in partnership with external Audit Service Providers.
Our vision: Our insights inform and challenge government to improve outcomes for citizens.
Our purpose: To help Parliament hold government accountable for its use of public resources.
Our Values
- Pride in purpose: Our work is important so we set high standards and strive for excellence. Our insights drive better government and through that we have a real impact on issues that affect the people of New South Wales.
- Curious and open-minded: Our people are empowered to look outward, find the best ways and question the status quo. We are constantly curious and open to challenge.
- Valuing people: People are at the heart of what we do. Every member of our team. Our stakeholders. The people of New South Wales. We support, trust and respect our people. We embrace and celebrate our diversity. We work as a team.
- Contagious integrity: Behaving with the highest levels of integrity is fundamental to who we are. We set a high standard and inspire others to do the same. We set the example.
- Courage (even when it's uncomfortable): We are impartial and objective. We listen and learn and strive for a balanced view. But we are not afraid to ask the uncomfortable questions and speak the uncomfortable truth.
Our main stakeholders: NSW Parliament | NSW state government entities | NSW local government councils | NSW universities
We have a strong desire to engage effectively with external stakeholders to ensure delivery of high quality audits that lead to improved public sector reporting and performance.
The majority of our stakeholder engagement focuses on auditees through the audit of their financial statements and reviews of their performance.
Application Process
Now that you are ready to sign up for a rewarding, challenging and impactful career where you can make a difference, let us share some information about our recruitment process and what you can expect in each stage.
- Submit an online application form
Complete a short online application and tell us about your skills, experiences and background. Be sure to review the eligibility criteria and share information about why you want to make a difference as an Audit Office graduate.
- Complete online assessments
These assessments enable us to get a better understand of who you are, your skills and your preferred ways of working. The assessments won’t take long to complete and you will be provided with some immediate feedback on your results from the assessments.
- Record a video interview
The video interview is a one-way interview where you will record short responses to some questions. While it can feel a bit daunting, we’ll provide some helpful information before you start and only ask questions that will allow you to demonstrate your passions, experiences and communication style – all the things that are important for an Audit Office graduate.
- Attend an Assessment Centre
The Assessment Centre is our favourite stage of the process as we get the opportunity to meet you and share information on why we love the Audit Office! You’ll also have the chance to interact with some of our business leaders and participate in a range of activities including group and individual activities. It’s a really fun process and you’ll leave the session with all of your questions answered!
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