We’re looking for a communication professional who’s keen to make a difference. When you join our small, supportive team you’ll gain exposure to a broad range of interesting communication work. One day you’ll be tabling an Auditor-General report in parliament, and the next coordinating a client event, proofreading a report or blog, or creating engaging content for our LinkedIn channel.

If you have exceptional attention to detail, an interest in learning digital communication tools, and like building relationships with others across the business, this is the role for you.

This is a permanent role with a flexible and hybrid way of working.

Your tasks include:

• coordinating the production and tabling (publishing) of reports to parliament, including working closing with audit teams on timelines and proofreading final documents  
• writing engaging promotional materials for our website, email subscribers, social media channels, and more
• uploading content on our website and intranet site
• editing and proofreading blog posts, fact sheets, and presentations 
• managing events for our clients both in-house and at external venues
• designing icons and graphics for our publications using Word, PowerPoint, Adobe, and Canva
• multi-tasking to complete a variety of tasks at any one time
• bringing new ideas to our team on how we can share the insights from our work.

About us

On behalf of the Auditor-General, we provide insights to over 600 state and local government clients on how to deliver better public services for Queenslanders. As the state’s independent auditor, we are vital to Queensland’s integrity system of government. Innovation, teamwork, and professional service delivery are at the heart of what we do.

You’ll work in a team with the Senior Communications Officer and Communications Director, under the leadership of our Deputy Auditor-General in the broader Parliamentary Services. We work both in the office at 53 Albert Street, Brisbane, and remotely from home. The salary range for this role is: $115,604 to $125,441 (including 12.75% superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading).

Role description

Kickstart a rewarding and versatile career in a supportive and fun team, with flexible work arrangements and learning and development opportunities.

Join our graduate program

Join QAO as an Undergraduate Auditor and start building a rewarding and versatile professional services career before you graduate.

You will be a valued member of our collaborative, diverse, and fun team, where everyone is supported to be their best. As a permanent staff member from day one, we will provide flexibility to help you balance part-time work with your final year university studies. After successfully completing your degree, you will have the opportunity to move into the full-time graduate program.

With us, you will gain valuable experience while studying towards your degree. We will provide:

• comprehensive, hands-on learning opportunities
• on-the-job training in a supportive team
• regular professional development sessions
• mentoring and a dedicated buddy as you start working with a variety of clients
• flexibility to balance study and work commitments
• a variety of opportunities, experiences, and work to put the skills and knowledge you learn at university into practice.

As an Undergraduate Auditor, you will help our teams to complete financial and assurance audits of our clients and apply our technology and tools to glean unique insights. Effective communication skills, the ability to identify and solve problems and achieve results, a sense of adventure, and a passion for pursuing better public services are desirable qualities for the role.

Unlock your potential while you help improve public services for all Queenslanders – from the local government services you use in your community, to your hospitals, energy providers, universities, and more.

We also offer:

• a Brisbane-based, hybrid working model – work from our head office, client sites, or from home
• a starting salary of $75,673.83 full-time equivalent, which includes 12.75 per cent superannuation and 17.5 per cent annual leave loading
• continuous learning opportunities, including formal learning and personalised career development.

If you will be in your final year of university in 2026, join our team and make a real difference to people’s lives.

You have a choice of commencing in October 2025 or February 2026.

Role description Applicant pack

Join a welcoming, fun and supportive team, work flexibly, access professional development opportunities for career progression, and make a real difference.

Join our graduate program

QAO’s 12-month graduate program is the first step in an incredibly rewarding and versatile career.

You will be a valued member of our collaborative, diverse, and fun team, where everyone is supported to be their best. And as a permanent staff member from day one, you will progress directly to Auditor level after successfully completing the program.

We will provide:

• comprehensive, hands-on learning opportunities
• on-the-job training in a supportive team
• regular professional development sessions
• mentoring and a dedicated buddy as you start working with a variety of clients
• support to achieve your professional accreditation (such as CA, CPA, or IPA)
• flexibility and a 36.25 hour work week to promote work–life balance
• a variety of opportunities, experiences, and work to build your skills and knowledge.

As a Graduate Auditor, you will work across different teams, engage with a range of clients throughout Queensland, and apply our technology and tools to glean unique insights. Effective communication skills, the ability to identify and solve problems and achieve results, a sense of adventure, and a passion for pursuing better public services are desirable qualities for the role.

Unlock your potential while you help improve public services for all Queenslanders – from the local government services you use in your community, to your hospitals, energy providers, universities, and more.

We also offer:

• a Brisbane-based, hybrid working model – work from our head office, client sites, or from home
• a starting salary of $88,509.79, which includes 12.75 per cent superannuation and 17.5 per cent annual leave loading
• continuous learning opportunities, including formal learning and personalised career development.

If you graduate before January 2026, or have graduated within the previous 2 years, join our team and make a real difference to people’s lives.

You have a choice of commencing in October 2025 or February 2026, depending on your university graduation date.

Role description Graduate Auditor  Role description Graduate Specialist IS Risk  

Applicant pack 

We are looking for talented and passionate people to join our team in audit and assurance roles throughout the year. Please contact HR via email at recruitment@qao.qld.gov.au to discuss employment opportunities. 

For information on our graduate program, please click here.