Lead audits with impact

Are you an experienced financial auditor ready to lead teams and deliver high-impact audit outcomes across the WA Public Sector?

As an Audit Manager within Financial Audit at the Office of the Auditor General you will lead and manage assurance audit teams, overseeing the planning, execution and reporting on audits of financial statements, controls and key performance indicators.

You will manage audit resources, budgets and timelines, review audit work, and provide clear direction and advice to support high-quality, evidence-based audit outcomes. You will also identify and escalate significant audit matters and ensure audits comply with relevant standards, legislation, OAG methodology and quality requirements.

As a people leader, you will coach and support team members, build technical capability and professional judgement, and foster a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• considerable experience leading audit teams and delivering high-quality outcomes within agreed timeframes and budgets
• strong capability in applying and interpreting accounting and auditing standards
• the ability to review audit work, exercise sound professional judgement and provide clear technical direction
• effective coaching and performance management skills to support team development.

We are establishing a recruitment pool to fill full time and part time, permanent and fixed term vacancies that may arise within 6-months of completion of this process. Fixed term appointments may have the possibility of extension or permanency.

Please refer to the attached Job Description form (JDF) for more detailed position information.

If you have any questions about the role or application requirements, please contact Nayna Raniga, Senior Director, on (08) 6557 7714 or email Nayna.Raniga@audit.wa.gov.au.

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

• a current comprehensive CV outlining your skills, experience and achievements relevant to the position
• a statement of no more than two (2) pages responding to the statements below:
  • Provide an example that demonstrates your experience leading an audit team to deliver a complex audit within agreed timeframes and budgets. Outline how you supported team performance and maintained audit quality.
  • Provide an example that demonstrates your ability to manage a challenging stakeholder relationship during an audit. Outline how you communicated the audit issues, managed the relationship and supported a constructive outcome.                              

• evidence of your relevant qualification(s)
• evidence of your full membership to an Australian recognised professional accounting body.

Other important position and recruitment information:
Throughout this process you will be assessed against all the Suitability Requirements as per the JDF.

The OAG prioritizes permanent employment to support workforce stability and meet current and future workforce needs. All applicants applying for permanent positions are required to be Australian Citizens or permanent residents at the time of applying.

To meet the requirements for fixed term opportunities, you must be able to provide evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia 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.

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.

You can find out more about what we do by visiting our website, and don’t forget to follow us on LinkedIn.

This opportunity closes on Friday 30 October 2026 at 12 noon (WST).

Late applications will not be accepted.

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