Senior Forensic Data Analyst

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

 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 join a team of data professionals to provide solutions for the optimisation of data collection, storage, analysis and visualisation using a variety of analytic tools and technologies to 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, part time) within six months of the date of completion of the recruitment process.

Please refer to the attached JDF for more detailed position information.

Want to apply? 
Applications are made online. You are required to provide:

• a current comprehensive CV
• a two page statement setting out examples of your experience with respect to the Essential Capabilities – Technical in the attached JDF
• a copy of your relevant qualifications.

This opportunity closes on Wednesday, 8 May 2024 at 12 noon (WST).

Please note that interviews will be held from the week beginning 20 May 2024.

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 integrity agency 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 work arrangements
• 13 weeks’ long service leave after seven years
• up to three Public Service Holidays per year
• cultural leave.