Director Audit, Risk and TAFE Governance

Permanent Appointment

Please note that interviews for this position will be held on Friday 5 December 2025.

The DepartmentAt the Department of Training and Workforce Development we support Western Australia's training system to develop the skills and capabilities needed to transform lives while creating strong and vibrant businesses, communities, and the economy.

We're an equal opportunity employer and encourage people with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to join us, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disability, youth, women and people of diverse sexualities and genders.

Leadership for AllCritical to our success in delivering value for the future of Western Australians is the leadership capability of our people. We believe that everyone is a leader, regardless of their role and we are committed to advancing our collective leadership impact by adopting the behaviours and mindsets in Leadership Expectations.

The RoleThis new role will lead the Department's Audit, Risk and TAFE Governance branch to provide high quality, innovative and timely services.

The Director drives improved corporate performance through leadership of internal audit and risk management at the Department and supports the Department to meet responsibilities as system manager for the state public training system by leading and coordinating TAFE governance frameworks and activities.

To be successful in this role you will ideally have experience in leading audit, risk management and governance functions in a complex setting and have demonstrated leadership and management skills, with experience in leading and developing teams and managing programs or projects at a strategic level. Membership of CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand or the Institute of Internal Auditors is desirable.

Employee BenefitsYou will have access to a range of benefits which may include:

• Flexible work arrangements including flexitime and working remotely;
• Flexible leave arrangements, including study leave;
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing program including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Contact Officers;
• Career and professional development programs and opportunities; and
• Salary packaging options.

Want to know more?For full details of the role, eligibility requirements and what we are looking for, read the attached job description and application package.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Phil Torrisi, Director Office of the Director General on or email

If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, including alternate methods of communication, please contact Human Resources via or via

How to applyApplicants are required to apply online and need to submit an application consisting of:

• a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume, providing sufficient information to enable an assessment of your skills and experience relevant to this role and

• a brief covering letter not exceeding two pages, relating your skills and experience to the selection criteria and expected leadership behaviours as outlined in the attached Job Description Form.

To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button.

If you require assistance or cannot access the attachments, please contact us on

Please note…The onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application is received by the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

This selection process may be used to identify suitable applicants for similar vacancies that arise within the next twelve months. The Department may conduct further search activities after the closing date, if required, to extend the field of applicants.

Applications close Friday, 14 November 2025 at 4:00pm (WST).

Attachments:

- Application Information Pack

- Director Audit Risk and TAFE Governance - JDF.PDF

- Director Audit Risk and TAFE Governance -