Come join the team at the new Department of Housing and Works.

The Department of Housing and Works delivers and maintains essential social housing and critical infrastructure across Western Australia—including schools, hospitals and police facilities.

We manage tenancy services, support housing provision in remote Aboriginal communities, and oversee government employee accommodation.

Through office accommodation solutions, State Fleet management, procurement, planning and asset policy, we empower other government agencies to deliver their best.

We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, and culturally and linguistically diverse people.

We are committed to ensuring our hiring processes are inclusive. If you are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person, a young person or a person with a disability seeking support with your application, please reach out to Jobs and Skills WA by calling 13 64 64.

If you are a person living with disability and require adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Matt Trainor on 0459 293 116 or via email at [email protected]. You can also reach us through the National Relay Service .

When you join us, you can enjoy a variety of benefits, including:

- flexible work options, including working from home up to 2 days per week
- professional development, training, and on-the-job learning to advance your career
- generous leave entitlements, which include 4 weeks annual leave, 3 public service holidays each year, accrued long service leave every 7 years and an option to purchase additional leave each year. Access to cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- modern workspaces, where you choose your workspace that assists you to do your best work
- access to activity-based work hubs in the CBD,



Fremantle and Joondalup for ad hoc flexible work
- corporate discounts with selected health insurance providers and access to wellness programs
- Opportunity to contribute to diversity, inclusion, and cultural initiatives across the department, including networks and working groups that promote equity and belonging.

About The Role: This position leads risk based internal audit and advisory engagements that improve governance, the management of risk, strengthen controls and support better outcomes. The role monitors and reports on the implementation of audit recommendations, contributes to strategic audit planning and the development of robust assurance frameworks. Key stakeholders rely on this position for trusted advise and to support the delivery of initiatives that drive business improvement and better outcomes.

About You:

You are an ethical, curious and solutions-focused professional who builds trusted relationships, communicates with clarity, and delivers practical improvements. You demonstrate Empathy, Clarity, Accountability and Respect in everything you do and are committed to strengthening governance, managing risk and creating positive outcomes. We're looking for someone who will be a positive contributor to our team culture, values collaboration, and enjoys working with others to make a difference.

The position operates in Personal Leadership context. This means that you are required to demonstrate personal accountability for delivering excellence and support your team and agency in delivering strategic goals.



You will be expected to build and nurture relationships and be willing to seek feedback and learn.

How to Apply:

If you have what it takes to be part of our agile and forward-thinking team, submit the following in MS Word or PDF format only:

1. A comprehensive CV that shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the contact details of two referees (with one being your current or most recent supervisor).
2. Cover letter of no more than two (2) pages, outlining your motivation for applying and how your skills and experience align with the role.

Please ensure you apply before the closing deadline as we won’t accept late and incomplete applications. Further Job-Related Information:

Please contact Matt Trainor on 0459 293 116 for further information about the position (not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs or assistance with lodging your application).

To assist you in preparing your application, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack, Form, and Leadership Behaviours. Additionally, the WA Jobs and Workforce Hub provides information on working in Western Australia. This includes guidance on applying for government sector jobs, industry insights, application tips, relocation resources, training opportunities, and apprenticeships.

If you are unable to view or download these documents, please contact us by calling (08) 6557 8111 (select option 1) or email [email protected], quoting the reference number VCID03427 for support.

Currently there is one (1) permanent full-time position available for filling. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to appoint to this advertised vacancy, it may also be used to appoint to similar positions that may arise in the Agency within the next eighteen (18) months on a full-time, part-time, permanent or fixed-term basis with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency.

📌 Senior Internal Auditor (Fremantle)
🏢 Department of Housing and Works
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