Audit for impact – Do you have a passion for improving information and technology governance and cybersecurity?
We are seeking experienced professionals to help strengthen state and local government information and technology governance, information and cybersecurity practices. Our Information Systems Auditors scrutinise the effectiveness and efficiency of business processes, information systems and technology. View some recent Information Systems reports on our website.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about driving systems assurance and governance improvements and thrives in a dynamic environment.
As a Principal Information Systems Auditor, you will play a critical role in:
* planning and supervising all aspects of complex information systems audits
* evaluating and enhancing technology governance and security controls
* auditing information systems to identify vulnerabilities and information security gaps
* collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve quality outcomes
* overseeing the work of our specialist auditors and external contractors
* managing a variety of internal and external stakeholder expectations.
We currently have two full time, permanent positions available. Job share and part-time arrangements may be considered.
We are establishing a pool of candidates for full or part time, permanent and fixed term vacancies that arise. The pool will be open for 12 months. Fixed term appointments may have the possibility of permanency.
This process may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies (permanent, fixed term, full-time or part time) within 12 months of the date of completion of the recruitment process.
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 Monday, 8 September 2025 at 12 noon (WST).
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.
For further information about these positions please contact Kamran Aslam, Senior Director Information Systems and Performance Audit, on
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. 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.