Deliver analytics that drive innovative approaches to audit, insights that shape audit outcomes and drive service delivery efficiencies.

Job details

We are looking for
Someone who is passionate about using data and analytics to contribute to our vision of better public services, and our mission of independent and valued assurance and insights. As a principal analyst, you will be utilising your advanced analysis skills in emerging technologies like MS Fabric and artificial intelligence to work collaboratively with QAO service delivery colleagues and other subject matter experts in data engineering, analytics and audit to identify, deliver and improve our client data sets, build new analytic tools, deliver analysis and provide data visualisation support. 

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
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 the office and from home.
• Salary commensurate with experience $136,888 to $146,189 (includes 12.75% superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading)
• Continuous learning opportunities, including formal learning and personalised career development.

Next Steps
Please submit via SEEK :Principal Analyst Job in Brisbane QLD - SEEK

• Your CV
• A cover letter outlining what you can bring to the role and why you would like to join our team 

More information on the role is provided in the role description from our Career Opportunities website or via email at recruitment@qao.qld.gov.au. The role description also provides important information regarding qualifications, pre-employment checks and probation. For consideration of appointment at QAO you must hold valid working rights.

For a confidential discussion about the role please contact Robert Kilbride on (07) 3149 6000 or email recruitment@qao.qld.gov.au. 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. Our recruitment process will reflect the values of equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion. Our processes will adhere to the principles of fairness and transparency, and will be flexible, unbiased, culturally safe, psychosocially safe, and accessible. We welcome applicants to share with the Director Human Resources (HR.General@qao.qld.gov.au) any health condition, disability, and/or cultural or linguistic background, so that we may make any necessary adjustments to enable you to equitably participate in the recruitment process.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• AO6 Principal Analyst Role Description (PDF, 236KB)
  Role Description