Principal Information Systems Auditor

Principal Information Systems Auditor – fixed term or permanent, full-time or part-time. Location: Perth. Salary: Level 6 - $120,457 to $132,753 per annum plus superannuation. Pool created for full/part-time, permanent/fixed-term vacancies for up to 12 months; permanency may be possible. Closing date: 8 September 2025 at 12 noon (WST).

Audit for impact – do you have a passion for improving information and technology governance and cybersecurity? We are seeking experienced professionals to 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.

This is an opportunity for someone passionate about driving systems assurance, governance improvements and working in a dynamic environment.

• 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 specialist auditors and external contractors
• Managing a variety of internal and external stakeholder expectations

• A relevant tertiary qualification and certification of an appropriate professional body (CISA, CISM) is required
• Two referees, with one being a current line manager (referees may be contacted if progressing to recommendation stage)
• Application requires: a current comprehensive CV; a 2-page statement outlining suitability and alignment with the work-related requirements in the attached JDF; and a copy of your qualification
• Applicants for permanent positions must be Australian Citizens or permanent residents at the time of applying
• Security screening will be conducted, including a national police clearance; an Australian Government Security Clearance may be undertaken if required
• Online applications require details of two referees
• Work type options include Fixed Term – Full Time, Fixed Term – Part Time, Permanent – Full Time, Permanent – Part Time; the pool remains open for 12 months

Applications are made online. You are required to provide: a) a current comprehensive CV; b) a 2-page statement outlining suitability; c) a copy of your qualification.

Two full-time, permanent positions are available. Job share and part-time arrangements may be considered. The recruitment process may be used to fill other similar vacancies within 12 months of completion.

Other information: a relevant tertiary qualification and certification of an appropriate professional body (CISA, CISM) is required; you will be assessed against work-related requirements and leadership behaviours as per the JDF.

The Office of the Auditor General for Western Australia is an independent integrity agency reporting to Parliament on public sector accountability and performance. We help Parliament hold government to account and promote change to improve public services. We operate across 170 State and 148 local government entities.

We value diversity and offer flexible work and leave arrangements and additional employment benefits to support work-life balance. Benefits include: specialised training and development; up to four additional 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.

More information about our work is available online; follow us on LinkedIn. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, youth and other diversity groups. Reasonable adjustments are provided in recruitment and in the workplace.

Attachments: please refer to the attached JDF for more detailed position information.