Assistant Director Data Analytics

Do you enjoy working with a variety of data sources and applying specialised Data Analytics techniques to produce quality outcomes?

Do you enjoy leading a team of data professionals to provide analytical solutions to complex problems?

If so, WE WANT YOU!

In this position you will be part of the Forensic Audit team, conducting detailed examinations to identify vulnerabilities to, and potential indicators of, suspected fraud or misconduct in public sector entities.

You will lead a team of data professionals in developing and deploying solutions for the optimisation of data collection, storage, analysis and visualisation using a variety of analytic tools and technologies which support the conduct of forensic audits.

The Forensic Audit team plays an important role of reviewing fraud risk management practices across public sector entities within the financial management and probity functions and providing recommendations for improvement. The Forensic Audit team may also work in consultation with other integrity agencies where further investigation is required.

We currently have one full time, permanent position available.

Permanent residency is a mandatory requirement for a permanent appointment; however, suitable fixed term appointments may be considered if the successful applicant is not a permanent resident. To meet the requirement for fixed term contract employment opportunities you must be able to provide evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.

This process may also be used to fill other similar vacancies (permanent, fixed term, full-time or part time) within six months of the date of completion of the recruitment process.

Want to apply?

Applications are made online on the JobsWA website, click the apply button to be redirected to the full advertisement, Job Description form and full application instructions.

This opportunity closes on Wednesday 6 March 2024 at 12 noon (WST).

The OAG 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 Sarah Thorburn, Director Forensic Audit on (08) 6557 77***or **************@audit.wa.gov.au

About the OAG 

The Office of the Auditor General for Western Australia is an independent entity 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 requirements
• up to an additional four weeks’ leave per year through flexible working arrangements
• 13 weeks’ long service leave after seven years
• up to three Public Service Holidays per year
• cultural leave.

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.