Principal Information Systems or

Overview Salary: Level 6 - $120,457 to $132,753 pa + superannuation - PSCSAA 2024Work type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part TimeAudit 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.
Responsibilities planning and supervising all aspects of complex information systems auditsevaluating and enhancing technology governance and security controlsauditing information systems to identify vulnerabilities and information security gapscollaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve quality outcomesoverseeing the work of our specialist auditors and external contractorsmanaging a variety of internal and external stakeholder expectationsWe 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.Please refer to the attached JDF for more detailed position information.
How to apply Want to apply?
Applications are made online.
You are required to provide:a 2-page statement outlining your suitability for the role, demonstrating how your experience aligns with the work-related requirements in the attached JDF.a copy of your qualification.This opportunity closes on Monday, 8 September 2025 at 12 noon (WST).
Other important information A relevant tertiary qualification and certification of an appropriate professional body (e.g. CISA, CISM) is required.
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 (referees will only be contacted should you progress to the recommendation stage of the process).
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 a 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 integrity 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.
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 requirementsup to an additional four weeks' leave per year through flexible working arrangements13 weeks' long service leave after seven yearsup to three Public Service Holidays per yearcultural leave.You can find out more about what we do by visiting our website, and don't forget to follow us on LinkedIn.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.Serving the public interest by an informed Parliament and community