Chief Financial Officer

Salary: Level 8 - $157,900 to $171,005 pa + superannuation - PSCSAA 2024 Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Office of the Auditor General The Office of the Auditor General is looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to partner with the Office and drive financial performance and sustainability. As a senior leader in Corporate Services, the CFO provides strategic financial and procurement direction in alignment with the values of the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) and the Western Australian public sector. The CFO oversees finance and procurement operations, fostering a culture of accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement, while ensuring robust financial management, including accounting, budgeting, performance analysis, procurement, and asset management, in full compliance with relevant legislation and public sector standards. In this pivotal role, you will provide expert strategic advice, insightful financial analysis, and forward-looking forecasts to executive leadership, empowering informed decision-making and supporting the Office’s long-term objectives. Why join us? At the OAG, 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 up to an additional four weeks’ leave per year through flexible working arrangements receive 13 weeks’ long service leave after seven years receive up to three Public Service Holidays per year prioritise your fitness and wellbeing with Fitness Passport , which provides discounted access to a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centres for employees and their families. reimbursement of your annual professional accounting body membership. We currently have one full time, permanent position available. Please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for more detailed position information and Applicant Requirements. If you have any questions about the role or application requirements, please contact Michael Cooper, Executive Director Corporate Services, on . NOTE: Our office is closed 24 December to 2 January 2026 inclusive. Want to apply? Applications are made online. You are required to provide: a 2-page statement addressing the below Work-Related Requirements. proven ability to apply critical thinking and scenario analysis in the development of strategic and operational financial plans that effectively address both current and future business needs of the Office, and demonstrated success in senior financial management roles, overseeing operational finance functions to consistently achieve and maintain strong financial performance a copy of your qualification (certificate or university transcript) evidence of your professional accounting membership. This opportunity closes on Thursday 22 January 2026 at 12 noon (WST). Late applications will not be accepted. Other important position and recruitment information: Throughout this process you will be assessed against the applicant requirements as per the JDF, both work related requirements and leadership expected behaviours. Your online application requires you to provide the details of 2 referees, 1 must be a current line manager. Please note that referees will only be contacted should you progress to the recommendation stage of the process. To be eligible for permanent appointment to the WA public service it is essential you are an Australian citizen, or you have a valid visa that allows you to live and work in Australia on a permanent basis. To meet the requirement for fixed term contract employment opportunities you must be able to provide evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract at the time of applying. The Office conducts employment screening for successful applicants including national police clearance. An Australian Government Security Clearance may be required. For technical difficulties related to the Recruitment and Advertising Management System (RAMS), please email About the OAG The Office of the Auditor General for Western Australia is an independentintegrity 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. Our Annual Report highlighted that 37% of our employees are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 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. You can find out more about what we do by visiting our website , and don’t forget to follow us on LinkedIn. Serving the public interest by an informed Parliament and community #J-18808-Ljbffr