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They don't come much bigger. At the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) you could be conducting IT audits on the Department of Defence, the Australian Taxation Office and other organisations that are among the largest spenders on IT systems in Australia. It's challenging work that comes with big rewards in terms of prestige, satisfaction and working conditions.
The use and adoption of emerging technologies typically makes a big impact in any environment. The fascinating aspect of our IT Audits work is to identify and assess the risks that these technologies present when adopted by our Public Sector clients.
While our focus is conducting technical audits over networks, operating platforms and database management systems, we also provide professional, technical consultancy on the risks and controls of the technologies. The diversity of our client base and our use of computer-aided audit support systems, all make for an interesting job to apply your technical abilities.
Job Requirements
To be considered for an IT Audit position at the ANAO, you will require the following:
- Degree or higher qualification in Information Technology, Information Systems, Information Management considered relevant by the delegate;
- Excellent IT technical and/or IT audit skills; and
- Australian Citizenship.
More senior positions also require:
- Good appreciation of the impact of IT on key business processes; understanding of auditing standards and relevant IT standards;
- Good knowledge of audit risk methodologies, benchmarking practices and best practice frameworks such as CobiT and ITIL; and
- Demonstrated skills in project or task management including planning, leading and managing technical IT audits.
Roles and responsibilities
Meet your workmates

Edwin Apoderado
I have worked in the IT industry for several years and was working as a management consultant prior to joining the ANAO in 2007. I made the transition to the ANAO as it had a reputation for performing interesting work that was high-impact and the organisation was highly recommended by friends and mentors. I was amazed after the first few days by the intelligence and insight of the people I talked to and by their commitment to getting the job done.
The ANAO provides the variety of work, similar to my previous consulting roles. I have had the opportunity to work on audits of large departments such as Defence and ATO, which have some of the most complex systems in Australia. My engagements have included assessments of: large-scale mainframe environments; complex logistics, taxation and payment systems; IT governance; system integration and consolidation projects; whole-of-government initiatives; and biometric and risk profiling applications. The exposure to different clients and systems provide the ideal platform for becoming a complete business professional.
In addition to the variety of work, I have also been impressed by the opportunities to work with very qualified and thoughtful people who bring the spirit of collaboration to what they do. I have worked in different sized teams and with a range of experts, such as ex-CIOs, system architects, and mainframe and security specialists. I am amazed at the quality of the people inside the ANAO and the calibre of the thinking that goes into identifying solutions. The ANAO also gives me opportunities to work with senior people in the public sector, including exposure to emerging issues and upcoming innovations across several business areas. The ANAO brand really opens the doors to collaborating with talented people in both public and private sectors.
The ANAO's commitment to people is another aspect that I admire. From the assessment process through to learning and development, the ANAO focuses on growing its staff and building internal capability. The ANAO is supportive of further study and will provide financial support to help achieve further qualifications. The ANAO also provides an environment that encourages a good work-life balance. I value my time with my family and I am not expected to work long hours or throughout my weekends. I am privileged to be a part of such a great organisation that has exciting work, great people and a supportive work culture.

Lesa Craswell
I have worked for the private sector and public sector. I have gained experience through working in a variety of positions in the IT industry, utilising a wide range of skills. Working at the ANAO was suggested to me as a way to utilise all the skills I had learned.
Since joining the ANAO I have worked as a team member, a Team Leader and an IT Audit Manager. There have been plenty of opportunities to advance my career. I was the IT Audit Manager for the Australian Taxation Office financial statements audit and I have been the IT Audit Manager for the Department of Defence and Defence Materiel Organisation financial statements audits. These audits are large and diverse and have many interesting aspects to learn and review.
I have also had the opportunity to work on performance audits in a number of government agencies. My contributions to audits have been recognised through positive feedback from both colleagues and clients. I have found being able to actively contribute to enhancing public sector effectiveness and efficiency very rewarding.
The ANAO places an emphasis on learning and development and I have been able to attend a number of interesting courses. Some courses have been very technical in nature, while others have assisted me in my career development and progression.
The ANAO has also provided me with the opportunity to travel around Australia performing audit work. I have also been able to participate in secondment and exchange programs to New Zealand and Canada.