Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: IT and telecommunications
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 1365
Who is VAGO?
The Victorian Auditor-General's Office, or VAGO, a passionate team of 225 people led by Auditor-General Andrew Greaves.
Our role is to evaluate how well the public sector is using resources to provide services to the people of Victoria. We do this by engaging with and examining government agencies, and we report to Parliament and the public on what we find.
We also aim to empower the public sector to do things better, and provide detailed recommendations where we see issues or opportunities to improve. At VAGO we see the bigger picture, ask the tough questions and work to create a meaningful impact.
Why we audit
State and local government bodies spend over $90 billion of public money each year to deliver a range of services for all Victorians. We help maintain public trust in the government by enhancing the transparency of, and accountability for, public sector agencies’ financial and operational performance.
About Parliamentary Reports and Services
Our Parliamentary Reports and Services (PRS) division conduct performance engagements to assess if agencies are meeting their aims effectively, using their resources economically and efficiently and complying with legislation.
What you'll do
A Senior Analyst at VAGO plays a hands-on role in performance audits and audit related work that supports Parliament and the Victorian community to understand how well public sector organisations are performing.
Senior Analysts help plan, deliver and quality assure performance audits and related products, turning complex analysis into clear, evidence-based findings that can withstand parliamentary scrutiny.
Who we're looking for
You could have a background in public policy, consulting, the not-for-profit sector, or service delivery across the public or private sector. We also welcome a broad range of qualifications such as arts, economics, law, public policy, science, statistics and so on.
You will be committed to professional excellence, and the delivery of high-quality work, within budget and on time. You understand that our work must be precise and accurate, and you are comfortable with your work being subject to vigorous scrutiny and challenge. You enjoy working with data and write well. You will have a reputation for being values led, ethical and with unwavering integrity.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills are essential, with the ability to build relationships at all levels, cooperate with others, and respect different perspectives. You will also demonstrate commitment to your own development, accountability, and a proactive approach to achieving team goals.
Don’t tick all the boxes? You don't need to tick all the boxes to be amazing. We’d still love to hear from you.
What VAGO can offer you
We are a diverse bunch at VAGO so you'll be part of an organisation where the different backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people are celebrated. We are committed to building a workplace that welcomes applicants of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians.
Within our collaborative and team-oriented environment, you will have the opportunity to take on a leadership role, providing guidance and creating growth opportunities for our junior staff.
We welcome applications from everyone and encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments you may require to our recruitment process or the role itself. If you are a candidate with a disability or access requirement, let us know how we can provide you with additional support.
If you would like to learn more about this role or life at VAGO, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team, via [email protected]
To apply
Sound like you or someone you know? Don’t hesitate....‘Apply Now’.
Applications close at 11:59pm on 22 March 2026
For more information, please see the position description here: Senior Analyst, VPS4