Principal Audit and Assurance Advisor

Job Details Principal Audit and Assurance Advisor (Chief Audit Executive) – Salary: Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024 - Level 7 - $139,860 - $149,485 – Location: Cockburn Central – Unit / Division: Strategy & Emergency Management – Work Type: Permanent – Full Time – Position No: 06256 – Closing Date: 4:00 PM Permanent Vacancy We currently have one permanent full-time position available for immediate filling. This selection process may be used to fill other similar level vacancies that arise within twelve (12) months. Applicants deemed suitable but not recommended may be considered for those roles. About the Agency 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 or follow us on LinkedIn. 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. This position 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. The role 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. 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. To Apply for this Position Please submit the following: Evidence of qualifications and professional membership aligned with essential criteria one (1), and Treasurer’s Instruction 10. A maximum two (2) page statement addressing essential criteria two (2), three (3), and six (6) contained in the attached job description form and in the context of the position responsibilities. A current comprehensive CV that clearly demonstrates your relevant competencies and experiences, including the names of two referees who can attest to your suitability to this role. Please Note All Essential Criteria listed in the Job Description Form will be assessed during recruitment and selection process. The expected behaviours will be assessed during the recruitment and selection process. Referees may be contacted at any stage during the process. Ensure you have saved your documents in MS Word (.docx files only) or PDF format and have allowed plenty of time to submit your application online before 4:00pm (WST). Any late, emailed or proforma applications submitted will be rejected. An executive search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment to this role. 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: Free 24 / 7 access to an on-site gym. Opportunities to assist during statewide emergency incidents. Great work / life balance through flexible working and leave arrangements. Long service leave after 7 years. Paid parental leave as well as other attractive leave options. Access to salary packaging options. Professional Career Development Opportunities. 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: Remain with their existing GESB Superannuation