Australian National Audit OfficeAustralian National Audit Office

Headed by the Auditor-General, the ANAO is an independent, objective auditor to the Commonwealth Public Sector. Our activities provide Parliament with an independent assurance on public sector performance and accountability structures.

Why join the ANAO?

Work/life balance: We encourage flexible employment arrangements so you can balance work with outside interests.

Excellent working conditions: Highly competitive remuneration and excellent general employment conditions, including five weeks of annual leave.

Job diversity: Great client variety with over 250 Commonwealth government departments/agencies.

Intensive training: Experience a robust individual career development program to extend your skills, with full support for CPA and CA qualifications.

Real impact: Provide assurance to public sector performance and accountability. Work on complex and challenging projects that make a difference.

Well rewarded: Enjoy a competitive starting salary with excellent career progression opportunities, including promotion after successful completion of the 12 month ANAO graduate program.

What we offer graduates

The ANAO offers you a solid grounding from day one, working in small teams on real business projects. The ANAO Graduate Program is designed to give you hands-on experience with a thorough grounding in technical processes, procedures and an understanding of professional best practice.

Financial Audit opportunities

The Assurance Audit Group conducts annual financial statement audits of Australian government entities and agencies. It plays a crucial role in improving the standards of financial management and administration across the public sector. You will be exposed to a diverse range of clients and complex accounting issues — the best possible grounding for your professional career.

Performance Audit opportunities

The performance audit process involves the evaluation and audit of any aspect of government operations. This means you will see business best practice first hand and gain valuable experience in business evaluation and reporting