Lead with Excellence: Drive impactful audit solutions in a dynamic environment

As an Assistant Director in our Financial Audit business unit, you will lead and oversee a portfolio of assurance audits that support the Auditor General’s statutory responsibilities and strengthen accountability across the Western Australian public sector.

You will lead teams delivering complex and major audits, exercise professional judgement in forming audit conclusions, and provide authoritative advice on auditing, accounting, control and financial reporting matters. You will build productive relationships with senior stakeholders, contribute to business planning and strategic initiatives, and drive continuous improvement in audit quality, methodology and practice.

This role provides an opportunity to lead complex audits, develop the capability of audit teams, and contribute to the ongoing success and improvement of the Financial Audit business unit.

We are looking for an experienced leader who can demonstrate:

• substantial experience leading audit teams in the delivery of complex or major audits
• strong professional judgement and substantial experience applying and interpreting auditing and accounting standards
• the ability to lead, coach and develop people and promote accountability for high-quality outcomes
• the ability to build trusted relationships and communicate complex matters clearly to senior stakeholders
• a commitment to collaboration, knowledge sharing, continuous learning and public sector accountability.

We currently have two, permanent full-time positions available.

This process may also be used to fill other similar vacancies (permanent, fixed term, full-time or part time) within 12 months of the date of completion of the recruitment process.

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 addressing the two questions below:
• Provide an example that demonstrates your experience leading a team through a complex that manage delivery of multiple audits or major audit. Outline how you exercised professional judgement, responded to emerging issues and supported the team to deliver a high-quality outcome.
• Provide an example that demonstrates how you have contributed to audit quality improvement, strategic planning or organisational change. Outline your contribution and the resulting impact on audit delivery, capability or stakeholder outcomes.
• Building capability from a people management perspective.

• 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)