Do you have a keen investigative mind, that can identify potential fraud and corruption issues?

Do you have high-level reporting skills that can lead and prepare audit reports for tabling in Parliament?

If so, WE WANT YOU!

Fraud is an ever-present risk, including in the public sector, and experience tells us that risk can become real. When it does, money meant to fund services for some of the most vulnerable in our community is stolen for personal gain, and the trust between entities, their staff and the people they serve is damaged and needs to be regained. Forensic audits identify vulnerabilities to, and potential indicators of, fraud and corruption.

Forensic Audit Directors independently lead, determine and manage caseload progress of forensic audits, establish strategic and operational relationships, assist with leading the forensic audit team and deliver quality outcomes that are soundly based, balanced and satisfy evidential requirements, in a deadline driven environment.  This director role also oversees the development and growth of our data analytics team.

High level financial investigation or audit skills along with considerable experience in leading a team, managing resources and delivering quality outcomes that meet demanding deadlines are essential to the role

We currently have one full time, permanent position 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 JDF for more detailed position information.

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

• a current comprehensive CV

• a two-page statement demonstrating:

• high level financial investigation or audit skills
• experience managing complex projects, collecting evidence to enable determinations of fact, ideally in a financial crime setting
• high-level report writing skills
• considerable experience leading small teams, managing resources, and delivering quality outcomes with demanding deadlines
• the ability to deliver on high leverage areas, identifying and leading strategic priorities for the business area

• a copy of relevant certifications evidencing essential and highly desirable requirements outlined in the JDF

This opportunity closes on Thursday, 22 May 2025 at 12 noon (WST).

Other important position and recruitment information:
Throughout this process you will be assessed against the Essential Technical and Leadership Capabilities as per the JDF.

Your online application will require you to provide the details of 2 referees, 1 must be a current line manager (referees will only be contacted should you progress to the recommendation stage of the process).

All applicants applying for permanent positions are required to be Australian Citizens OR permanent residents at the time of applying. The Office 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 position please contact Carl Huxtable, Assistant Auditor General, Forensic Audit on (08) 6557 7746.

For technical difficulties, please email jobs@audit.wa.gov.au

About the OAG 
The Office of the Auditor General for Western Australia is an independent integrity agency reporting directly to Parliament on public sector accountability and performance. We help Parliament hold government to account; are a key source of independent and objective information to the community; and help promote change to improve public services.

We offer an interesting, varied and rewarding career experience working across 170 State and 148 local government entities.

At the OAG we have a strong focus on embracing and celebrating diversity. We provide flexible work and leave arrangements, and a range of additional employment benefits to enable staff to balance their work 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.

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

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 diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.