What 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. 

About you and our Graduate Program

Our 12-month graduate program is the perfect steppingstone to achieving your professional aspirations, providing you with hands-on experience, expert mentorship, and a strong foundation in performance auditing. 
As a VAGO Graduate, you will play a key role in delivering performance audits while participating in a comprehensive training program designed to equip you with the technical knowledge and confidence to succeed. You will collaborate with experienced professionals and key stakeholders, both internally and client-facing, gaining invaluable skills along the way. 

What you will do

In this role, you will be a: 

• champion of our VAGO Values – Respect, Accountability, Collaboration and Innovation in everything you do 
• strong communicator - able to provide clear, accurate insights 
• critical thinker - using initiative and sound judgement to navigate challenges 
• problem solver - applying established rules and methodologies to real-world situations 
• team player - fostering a culture of inquiry by sharing knowledge and ideas 
• relationship builder - adapting your approach to engage with different stakeholders  

What you have studied

If you’ve graduated between 2024 and 2026, we’d love to hear from you. 
But more than that—we’re looking for motivated individuals ready to grow, learn, and contribute to a workplace that values respect, collaboration, accountability, innovation, integrity, and impact. 
Tertiary qualifications in Economics, Business, Law, Accounting, Arts, Public Policy, Science and Statistics or similar.

What's in it for you?

As a PRS Audit graduate, you’ll:  

• receive a salary of $72,189 (VPS2.2.1) + superannuation  
• have hands-on experience working on projects enhancing the lives of Victorians by promoting government accountability  
• receive training programs tailored to your personal and professional goals  
• experience career mobility opportunities for growth and development  
• enjoy flexible work options to suit your needs and access to best-practice workstation delivered to your home (optional)

Life after the graduate program

After your 12 months as a Parliamentary Reports and Services graduate, the opportunities continue! Subject to performance, you will have a permanent ongoing Analyst role in the PRS division, and we will continue to support your career development and offer study assistance for further education.  

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]