Randstad is proud to partner with a prominent WA State Government agency to recruit for multiple contract opportunities within their independent internal audit function.We are seeking analytical, detail-oriented professionals for various Level 5 (Senior Auditor) and Level 6 (Principal Auditor) positions. Operating as a critical piece of the agency’s governance framework, you will provide independent assurance, risk management oversight, and drive continuous improvement across financial, operational, and technological domains.
- Pay Rate: $65.00 - $80.00 per hour
- Location: Perth CBD
- Contract Length: short-term (3–6 months) and medium-term (6–12 months) opportunities
- Australian Citizenship is required.
Role Responsibilities
Depending on the level of appointment (Level 5 or Level 6), your responsibilities will include:
- Auditing & Assurance: Plan, coordinate, facilitate, and execute a wide range of comprehensive, complex risk-based audits (including system controls, compliance, IT, operational performance, and sensitive covert audits).
- Strategic Planning: Assist in preparing risk-based strategic internal audit plans to identify key areas for review, focusing audit effort on high-risk and high-value areas.
- Reporting & Advice: Prepare formal, high-quality audit reports detailing risk-rated findings and actionable recommendations; present these findings clearly to senior executive leadership.
- Contract & Procurement Management: Undertake procurement planning, evaluation, and management of external specialist contractors for outsourced audits.
- Governance Compliance: Ensure all audit activities align with the Financial Management Act 2006, Treasurer’s Instructions, and Global Internal Audit Standards.
Key Selection Criteria
- Qualifications: Possession of a relevant tertiary qualification and/or substantial proven experience within an internal audit environment.
- Communication Skills: High-level proficiency in written report writing and verbal presentations, with the ability to articulate complex findings to senior and executive management.
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong conceptual and analytical skills to undertake comprehensive reviews in a large, complex organisation, formulate recommendations, and develop innovative solutions.
- Technical Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of contemporary internal auditing standards, methodologies, risk management concepts, the Financial Management Act 2006, and Treasurer's Instructions.
- Project & Contract Management: Demonstrated skills in delivering time- and budget-based outcomes with minimal supervision, alongside experience in procurement and contract management within a government or similar environment.
If you are a professional auditor looking to make a meaningful impact on public sector governance, safety, and accountability, we want to hear from you.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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