About the department

The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS) acknowledges the Aboriginal people throughout Western Australia as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands, waters, and communities in which we operate. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal people and their cultures, and to Elders past and present.

CITS is a diverse agency that supports all Western Australians by giving them opportunities to reach their potential and live their very best lives. Staff in our department work across the portfolios of creative industries; sport and recreation; tourism and multicultural interests. We’re also responsible for supporting major events and infrastructure projects throughout WA:

- We support a sustainable arts and cultural sector that facilitates social and economic wellbeing by building capacity of the sector, the provision of funding and grants, progressing infrastructure projects, providing research, policy, information and support.
- We help maintain a strong and diverse sport and recreation sector by removing barriers to participation, providing funding and support for the sector through grants, infrastructure and major capital projects.

- We promote and support multiculturalism, through the Office of Multicultural Interests, which strengthens communities to ensure WA is a vibrant and effective multicultural society.
- We champion WA’s tourism industry and promote Western Australia as an incredible destination.
- We support the people of WA, including First Nations peoples,



to connect to their culture and history through Aboriginal History Western Australia, and the State Records Office.

About Strategy and Performance Accountability

Strategy and Performance Accountability partners collaboratively with all business areas to deliver agency‑wide strategic priorities ensuring a unified evidence-informed approach. We provide strategic insight and lead the agency in upholding corporate, legislative, and social obligations, and support business areas to do the same through capability building and guidance. In addition to our internal partners, we work closely with key stakeholders, portfolio statutory authorities and across government to deliver shared outcomes.

About the role

Are you an experienced auditor looking to make a positive impact in the public sector? We are seeking a motivated and skilled Senior Internal Auditor to join the Audit team within the Strategy and Performance Accountability Directorate.

The Audit function provides independent assurance and advisory services to support effective governance, risk management, accountability and the responsible use of public resources across the Department.

In this role, you will lead and deliver internal audits and reviews,



identify opportunities for improvement, provide practical recommendations, and support better business outcomes. Working closely with stakeholders across the Department you will identify risks and opportunities for improvement, provide practical recommendations, and contribute to strengthening governance, controls and organisational performance.

To be considered for this role, you must have:

A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline.

Current membership of, or eligibility for membership of, the Institute of Internal Auditors Australia (IIA), CPA Australia, or Chartered Accountants Australia and Current Zealand (CA ANZ).

We have one permanent full-time position (75 hours per fortnight) available.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to improved governance, accountability and organisational performance while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.

For further job-related information, please contact Martina Flinn, Director Audit on 08 754 (only contact for information about the role).

Location

This role is based at 246 Vincent St, Leederville.

Further information

If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact Recruitment and Establishment on 08 540 or [email protected]

We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:

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📌 Senior Internal Auditor (Perth)
🏢 Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport
📍 Perth