Principal Audit and Assurance Advisor (Chief Audit Executive)

Principal Audit and Assurance Advisor (Chief Audit Executive)

Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024 - Level 7 - $139,860 - $149,485

• We currently have one permanent full-time position available for immediate filling.

This selection process may be used to fill other similar at level vacancies that arise within twelve (12) months. Applicants deemed suitable but not recommended may be considered for those roles.

About Us

As Western Australia’s leading hazard management agency, DFES performs a critical role coordinating emergency services for a range of natural disasters and emergency incidents threatening life and property.

By empowering our people, we create a diverse and capable organisation where we are united and supportive allowing us to work better together. It’s crucial that as a collective, our employees, volunteers and the general public have all the tools they need to safely and effectively manage emergency events.

To learn more about the Department and what we have to offer, please visit our website here or follow us on LinkedIn here .

About the Role

We are seeking a forward-thinking and experienced audit and assurance professional to lead the Department’s contemporary internal audit program. This senior role offers the opportunity to drive innovation, deliver strategic advice, and strengthen governance and accountability across a large and complex public sector organisation.

The role effectively manages all aspects of the internal audit function to ensure the quality performance of internal audit services through collaboration with the outsourced internal audit service provider. It ensures internal audit strategies, plans, programs and operations align with DFES’ strategic and operational objectives and provides independent and expert advice on internal audit and controls to the DFES Commissioner, Audit and Risk Management Committee and our Corporate Executive.

Leadership Behaviours are applicable to this role, and you are expected to demonstrate the relevant behaviours aligned to the context of Personal Leadership. Additional details on expected behaviours are attached.

Sounds like you and want to know more? Then download the attached Job Description Form (JDF) or contact Leah Horton, Director Strategy and Governance on 0461 426 875 or by email leah.horton@dfes.wa.gov.au .

Employment Conditions and Additional Information

DFES is an emergency services organisation and all employees may be required to work or travel outside of normal business hours to assist with emergencies.

Please Apply Now

All applications must be submitted online, simply click 'Apply for Job', located at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions.

To apply for this position, please submit the following :

To assist with your application and provide you with more detail about the application process, please click on the attached Applicant Information Pack.

Please do not send your application to Leah Horton or seek their assistance with lodging your application.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application and throughout the recruitment process. All information provided is private and confidential and will only be used to provide reasonable adjustments. Please contact us at jobs@dfes.wa.gov.au .

Please Note

Benefits of Working With DFES

As well as a great salary and being a part of something rewarding with key networking opportunities, our employees also enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include :

Eligibility To Apply

You must be an Australian Citizen or hold permanent residency.

National Police Certificate

A condition of employment for new employees of DFES is that a current National Police Certificate (less than 3 months old) is provided prior to commencement.

Choice of Super

The Fire and Emergency Services (Superannuation Fund) Regulations 1986, prevents DFES from offering choice of super for permanent appointments. Those appointed permanently, only have the following two options :

Those appointed on a fixed term contract do have choice of super, however if converted to permanent, employees will need to choose one on the two options listed above.

DFES Supports Diversity and Inclusion

DFES supports inclusion and diversity and advocates the value of inclusiveness where all DFES personnel are encouraged to contribute fully and are recognised and valued for their differences in an environment that is free from discrimination and the negative effects of bias, both conscious and unconscious.

People from culturally diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal Australians and people with a disability are encouraged to apply. DFES may prioritise recruitment decisions based on the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.

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