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?

We’re seeking Audit Managers who bring:

· considerable experience in complex external audits of financial statements

· strong capability in interpreting and applying accounting and auditing standards

· experience leading and managing audit teams to deliver timely, high-quality outcomes

· effective coaching and performance management skills to support team development.

About the role

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, supervision and reporting on audits of financial statements, controls and key performance indicators.

You will compile and review audit evidence and evaluations to support the completion of audits of public sector entities, ensuring transparency, accountability, and adherence to regulatory standards.

You will lead by example – engaging confidently and professionally with clients, guiding team performance, and fostering a culture of integrity and continuous improvement.

Why join us?

At the Office of the Auditor General, we offer more than just a job – we offer a career with purpose. You will have the opportunity to:

· drive impactful work that strengthens accountability in the public sector

· work in a supportive and collaborative team environment

· access professional development training to support your growth

· enjoy a competitive salary and benefits including flexible working arrangements and study leave

· work onsite at a variety of clients and the potential of travel to regional areas of WA.

We are establishing a pool of candidates for full time, part time, permanent and fixed term vacancies that arise within the next 12 months. Fixed term appointments may have the possibility of permanency.

We currently have several permanent, full-time positions available. Job share arrangements may be considered.

Want to apply?

Applications are made online on the JobsWA website, click the apply button to be redirected to the full advertisement, Job Description Form and application requirements/instructions.

This opportunity closes on Tuesday, 28 October 2025 at 5:00pm WST.

Note: The jobs board will be closed down the weekend of the 25 and 26 October.

The OAG conducts employment screening for successful applicants, including a national police clearance. An Australian Government security clearance may be undertaken, if required for the role.

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.

If you have any questions about the role or application requirements, please contact Efthalia Samaras, Senior Director - Practice Management, Financial Audit on (08) 6557 7536 or email [email protected].

About the OAG

The Office of the Auditor General for Western Australia is an independent entity 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. Our 2024-25 Annual Report highlighted that 37% of our employees are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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.

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.