Curious grads – turn your questions into real impact at the OAG.
Graduated in 2025 or graduating by the end of 2026 with any degree? Kickstart your career in the public sector through our Performance Audit Graduate Program!
As a Graduate Performance Auditor, you’ll learn how to be professionally nosy – asking the right questions, digging into how public sector programs, services and activities operate, and identifying where changes can improve how they are delivered.
Commencing in February 2027, our 12-month program offers hands‑on experience across a range of performance audit topics, opportunities to contribute to evidence‑based recommendations, and the chance to see how your work can influence real improvements across WA State and local government.
About us
The Office of the Auditor General (OAG), is WA’s independent auditor of public sector finances and performance. Our role is to build transparency, trust, and accountability, ensuring public services work effectively for the people of Western Australia.
As part of the Performance Audit team, you’ll work to identify opportunities to improve public services, brief Parliament ministers and analyse the performance of government programs and services. Your findings and recommendations will help Parliament make informed decisions and drive meaningful change for WA communities.
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What you’ll get as an OAG Graduate
We invest in you from Day 1! Our Graduate Program offers:
- Competitive starting salary: $89,464 per annum plus super, with opportunity for permanency at the end of the program
- Diverse work with impact: work alongside experienced auditors on varied projects that build adaptable skills and contribute to meaningful audits across State and local government
- Explore WA: opportunities for regional travel and hands‑on experience at client sites
- Professional development: ongoing training and interstate learning opportunities with other Australian Audit agencies
- Strong support network: access to a dedicated graduate coordinator, buddy and collaborative peer learning with other graduates through the Public Sector Commission Launch program
- Flexibility and benefits: annual leave, three public service holidays, up to 180 hours of flexi leave, financial reimbursements and study leave
- Fitness and wellbeing: access to the Fitness Passport program, offering discounted entry to a wide range of gyms, pools and fitness centres for you and your family.
There are two positions available for our 2027 Performance Audit Graduate Program.
Graduates are employed on a 12-month fixed term basis with the possibility of extension or permanency based on work performance and funding availability. All suitable applicants will be placed in a recruitment pool. This pool will be valid for 12 months and may be used to fill similar permanent and fixed term contract positions during this period. Please note being placed in the pool does not guarantee you a position.
Is this the role for you?
We’re seeking graduates who are:
- Inquisitive and keen to learn
- Critical thinkers who can interpret and assess information
- Team players with strong communication skills.
To be eligible, you must:
- Have graduated in 2025 or be on track to complete a university degree by the end of 2026 in any discipline including but not limited to arts, science, law, economics and commerce
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident at the time of applying
- Be available to commence in February 2027.
Application Process
To apply for our program, submit the following:
- A current resume (maximum two pages)
- Your academic transcript
- A one-page written statement answering the following questions:
- What motivated you to apply for our Performance Audit Graduate Program, and what skills and strengths would you bring to the role?
- Provide an example of a time you needed to explain detailed information in a clear and simple way. How did you adjust your communication to suit your audience?
Applications close on Tuesday, 21 April 2026 at 12:00pm AWST.
Throughout the recruitment process, you will be assessed against the Suitability Requirements outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Shortlisted candidates must be available on 29 May 2026 for an in-person assessment centre and interview at our Perth CBD office.
If you have any questions, please contact Justin Fairhead, Associate Director – Information Systems and Performance Audit on (08) 6557 7706.
If you experience technical difficulties or would like to discuss accessibility adjustments, please contact the HR team at talent@audit.wa.gov.au.
Unsuccessful candidates can obtain feedback at the end of the recruitment process.
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.
Equity and Diversity
We are an inclusive workplace that genuinely values and celebrates 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.
Late applications will not be accepted.
