Help manage a team that delivers specialist analytic services that drive innovative approaches to audit, insights that shape audit outcomes and 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 solution architect, you will be utilising your leadership and 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.

The mobility arrangement will not extend beyond 18th December 2026, due to QAO's compulsory office Christmas Closure, irrespective of start date. 

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 client sites, in the office and from home.
• Salary commensurate with experience – $152,658 to $163,539 (includes 12.75% superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading)
• Continuous learning opportunities, including formal learning and personalised career development.

Next Steps

Click on the link and submit:

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

For a confidential discussion about the role please contact Robert Kilbride on (07) 3149 6000 or for further information email recruitment@qao.qld.gov.au.

More information on the role responsibilities and assessment criteria is provided in attached role description.

For consideration of appointment at QAO you must

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

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.

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 any adjustments or additional support  to help you demonstrate your ability to meet the inherent requirements of the role, please contact Kiriana Giffin, Director Human Resources, at kiriana.giffin@qao.qld.gov.au or 0422 002 835.

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.

• AO7 PO5 Solution Architect Role Description (PDF, 242KB)
  Role Description