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SalaryLevel 7, $128,077 - $136,891 pa (pro rata), Public Sector CSA Agreement 2022
Position No: 15607
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Leederville
Closing Date: 2024-03-22 4:00 PM
The Department of Local Government Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) acknowledges the Aboriginal peoples of Western Australia as the traditional custodians of this land, and we pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
About the department
We’re a very diverse agency that contributes to a better Western Australian community through, among other things, providing opportunities for everyone to engage in a range of sporting, recreational, cultural, and artistic programs and activities.
Staff in our department work across the areas of local government, sport and recreation, culture and the arts, racing, gaming and liquor, multicultural interests, specialist Aboriginal projects and engagement, regulatory reform, infrastructure and state records.
Our work touches on amazing projects like development of the new Aboriginal Cultural Centre, delivery of major international sporting events and helping people stay safe while enjoying a night out in our Protected Entertainment Precincts.
Why work with us?
At DLGSC we are all about ensuring our workforce is made up of ‘Good Humans’!
Finding them, retaining them, and helping them to be the best they can be for themselves, for us, for the people we supply services to, and for our vision of a vibrant, inclusive and resilient Western Australian community.
Our diverse organisation is supported by exceptional, everyday people from all walks of life and many different backgrounds who are supported to genuinely contribute to inclusivity in the workplace.
If you want to work in an inspirational organisation where you have a voice and can contribute to the things that matter to you, then join our awesome team!
We are proudly an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace equity. We support diversity and inclusion in the public sector because it makes us stronger as an organisation, and better able to meet our community’s needs. We strongly encourage people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women and youth to apply.
For further information on DLGSC, visit our .
About the role
Are you passionate about making a difference? We are seeking a motivated and experienced person to fill the position of Manager Audit.
The Manager Audit is responsible for DLGSC’s internal and external audit program and leads and supports initiatives to strengthen internal controls and drive business improvement, in accordance with plans approved by the Audit and Risk Committee. The position works with internal and external teams, through a co-sourced model, to deliver audits that are compliant with the International Standards for Professional Practice issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors. The position also supports the development of audit and assurance related policies, processes and provides advice to directorates on audit matters.
A typical day in the life of the Manager Audit would start off with a meeting with DLGSC’s external audit advisors to review the progress on audit finding remediation. After, they may review and endorse an audit scope of work to be tendered to the market. After lunch, they may meet with the director of an operational area to review the progress the area is making on addressing outstanding audit items. Lastly, they may meet with the Director of Governance and Risk to discuss the themes emerging from audit findings and identify possible continuous improvements to mitigate any underlying root cause risks.
We are looking for people who are ethical, accountable, innovative, empathetic, hardworking and enjoy collaborating with people.
In particular, we are seeking people who possess a combination of the following skills:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Great project management skills
- Strong governance and audit skills
- A keen risk management viewpoint
- Innovative, with an aptitude to learn new skills quickly.
For further job-related information, please contact Neta Gill on 08 9492 9630 (only contact for information about the role).
What’s in it for you?
There are lots of benefits to taking up a role with DLGSC:
- a competitive, award-based salary with annual increments within award bands
- flexible working hours including flexible start/finish times.
- Superannuation 11%, increasing to 12% by 1 July 2025
- access to salary packaging arrangements
- 3 additional days of leave per year (public service holidays)
- study leave / assistance
- options to purchase additional leave
- 14 weeks paid parental leave, with additional flexibility for new parents returning to work
- leadership and professional development programs
- annual professional development planning cycles
- employee assistance and wellness programs.
This role is based at 246 Vincent St Leederville.
How to apply for this position
Applicants are encouraged to apply online and must provide:
- A comprehensive CV.
- A Three A4 page (maximum) outline on your skills and knowledge in relation to the Essential Work-Related Requirements that are listed on the attached Job Description Form.
- Contact details of two referees, with a preference of one from a current / most recent line manager.
Please note that all of the Work-Related Requirements may be assessed at some stage during the selection process.
To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button.
Pre-employment conditions
To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the Western Australia Public Sector, you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.
Successful applicants will be required to complete the below prior to commencement:
- A current (within 6 months) National Police Clearance Certificate will be required prior to commencement of employment.
- Pre employment Conflict of Interest form. Please see attached Conflict of Interest guide for 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 hr.enquiries@dlgsc.wa.gov.au.
If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact on 13 64 64.
We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:
TTY/voice calls - 133 677
Speak & Listen - 1300 555 727
SMS relay - 0423 677 767
To avoid last minute congestion of the system which may result in your application being received after the closing time and therefore not be eligible, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time as late applications will not be accepted.
While this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for ‘similar’ vacancies within DLGSC and/or the wider public sector which arise within 12 months of the recruitment process being endorsed. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Future vacancies may be considered to fill fixed term, permanent, part-time, or full-time roles.
