Job no: 700190

Employment type: ongoing and temporary roles

Salary: $67,589 - $72,033 pa (ASO3 classification level) plus 12% superannuation)

Applications close: 5.00pm Monday 30 June 2026

About us

The Audit Office of South Australia is the independent auditor of the South Australian (SA) public sector. Our Office reports directly to the SA Parliament on the audits of the finances, systems and processes of both state and local government agencies.

Our audits identify whether services and activities are effective, efficient and properly accounted for.  We also provide recommendations to public sector agencies on future improvements they could make to deliver better outcomes to the South Australian community.

What we offer

• A great place to start your career, providing you with auditing, financial, accounting and management experience.
• An industry comparable salary, with all additional hours compensated.
• A well-structured probation process, to help ensure your successful transition into the role.
• A friendly and supportive team culture.
•  Flexible ways of working including working from home, flexitime and special leave.
• Study support to complete your professional accounting development.
• Training opportunities to support your career development.
• Social events, to have some fun in your work life.

Please visit our website for more information about our Office.

About you

The Auditor (ASO3) is our graduate/entry level role and is responsible for assisting with financial compliance and internal controls audits and conducting reviews on issues of importance and interest in the public sector.

The successful candidate/s will need to have understanding and awareness (gained through your tertiary studies in accounting) of:

• accounting methods and procedures
• social and economic environment, including the responsibility placed on our Office for public accountability
• accounting and auditing standards and practices
• audit strategy and scope.

Please see the role description for more detail about the role.

Essential requirements

• Completed a degree in accounting or commerce (majoring in accounting) or an appropriate degree recognised by the Auditor-General (candidates may still be considered if there is a small, part-time study gap to meet the degree qualification at time of commencing in the role)
• The completed degree must meet the requirements for entry into the professional accounting program offered by CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (through their accredited tertiary degree entry pathways)
• Be an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident at the time of applying.

Specific requirements

• Shortlisted candidate/s will be required to complete a pre-employment declaration form and provide evidence of Australian citizenship or Australian permanent residency
• Recommended candidate/s will be required to undergo a national criminal history check.

How to apply

Please click 'Apply' to complete your online application (if you are on the Seek jobs board please click here to apply do not apply on Seek).

Your application must include a cover letter, resume, academic transcript/s and any other relevant documentation that supports your application.

Your cover letter should be no longer than two pages and address the following three competencies (outlined in the role description):

• achieves results
• leading and relating to people
• problem solving

Please click on the link and read the role description and information for candidates, to assist you with your application.

Application process

• Applicants for this role will be placed on a graduate register.
• We will be using the register to hire as vacancies arise - potential start dates vary from November 2025 to July 2026.
• You will remain on the register until it closes on 30 June 2026, unless you advise us to remove your application earlier.

Enquiries

Human Resources
P: (08) 8226 9640
E: jobs@audit.sa.gov.au

The Audit Office of South Australia promotes diversity and flexible ways of working.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the diversity of our Office.

We are committed to the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and women at the more senior levels.