Director - Financial Audit

Are you a decisive audit leader with the expertise and presence to drive complex, high‑stakes financial audits that deliver real impact?

The Director of Financial Audit plays a pivotal leadership role, accountable for overseeing the successful delivery of multiple, simultaneous audits across a diverse portfolio of government entities (State, Tertiary and Local Government). This role demands a strategic balance of audit quality, workforce capacity, and statutory reporting deadlines to uphold the Auditor General’s mandate.

As a trusted leader, you will guide senior managers and audit teams to build capability, lift performance, and champion key change initiatives across the Office. You will thrive in an environment that requires sound judgment, resilience, and the ability to lead confidently through periods of high workload, organisational change, and competing priorities.

The position applies expert professional judgement to form audit opinions and oversee assurance activities in accordance with auditing and accounting standards. It identifies significant audit matters and provides rigorous assessments of accounting practices, financial reporting, and key performance indicators. A key responsibility of the role is to translate complex audit issues into clear, accessible, and non‑technical language suitable for parliamentary reporting and stakeholder understanding. Throughout all activities, the role upholds the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and professional conduct, aligning with public sector values and the Office of the Auditor General’s codes of practice.

We are establishing a pool of candidates for full or part time, permanent and fixed term vacancies that arise until (28 February 2027). Fixed term appointments may have the possibility of permanency. This process may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies during this time.

We currently have 1 permanent full-time position available for immediate filling.

Please refer to the attached JDF for more detailed position information.

Want to apply? 
Applications are made online. You are required to submit:

• a copy of your qualification(s)  
• evidence of your full membership to an Australian recognised professional accounting body
• a current CV outlining your experience relevant to the position requirements
• Provide a statement (max two pages) describing a change initiative you led across your audit portfolio/business unit. Outline the drivers and rationale for change, how you engaged stakeholders and built commitment, the outcomes achieved, and the key lessons you would apply next time.

Other important position and recruitment information:
Throughout this process you will be assessed against all the Suitability requirements as per the JDF, Qualification requirements, Work related requirements and Leadership Expected Behaviours. Psychometric Testing will be used as part of this recruitment process.

All applicants applying for permanent positions are required to be Australian Citizens OR permanent residents at the time of applying. The OAG conducts employment screening for successful applicants including national police clearance. An Australian Government Security Clearance may be undertaken if required for the role.

For further information about this/these position/s please contact Grant Robinson on (08) 6557 75***or via email **************@audit.wa.gov.au

Why work for OAG 
We are an inclusive workplace that genuinely values diversity of thought, perspective and experience. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, youth and other individuals from all diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace to ensure all employees can contribute and thrive.

Our commitment to diversity is reflected not only in our values, but in the way we work. We offer flexible work arrangements, generous leave options, and a range of additional employment benefits designed to help staff balance work, family, and other commitments.

This includes:

• specialised training and development to support your continuing professional development requirements
• up to an additional four weeks’ leave per year through flexible working arrangements
• 13 weeks’ long service leave after seven years
• up to three Public Service Holidays per year
• cultural leave
• prioritising your fitness and wellbeing with Fitness Passport, which provides discounted access to a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centres for employees and their families.

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This opportunity closes on Wednesday, 25 March 2026 at 12 noon (WST).

Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical difficulties, please email ******@audit.wa.gov.au (do not send applications)