Assistant Director Technical Accounting Advisory

Audit; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialised training

Additional leave up to 4 weeks per año

Long service leave 13 weeks

Public Service Holidays (3)

Cultural leave

Fitness Passport

Job summary

The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) invites applications for an Assistant Director Technical Accounting Advisory (Level 7) to join the Technical and Audit Support (TAS) unit in Western Australia. You will provide expert technical accounting advice, analyse complex issues, influence policy and practice, and build capability across the Office to strengthen public sector reporting.

This is a permanent full‑time position with a focus on improving audit quality and governance, and may be filled

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical accounting advice on accounting, auditing and governance matters.
• Analyse complex issues and influence policy and practice across the Office.
• Build capability within the Office to strengthen public sector reporting and audit quality.

Job description

Assistant Director Technical Accounting Advisory

Position number: AUD00209

Salary: Level 7 - $144,755 to $154,717 pa + superannuation - PSCSAA 2024

Help shape the future of public sector reporting!

We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented individual to join the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) as an Assistant Director Technical Accounting Advisory (Level 7) within the Technical and Audit Support (TAS) business unit.

TAS plays a critical role in strengthening the Office's audit and governance capabilities by providing expert technical advice on accounting, auditing, and governance matters. The unit supports the development and implementation of professional standards, audit methodologies, and quality assurance practices, contributing to the continuous improvement of audit quality and consistency across the OAG.

We're looking for a technically strong accounting professional who can analyse complex issues, provide trusted advice, influence policy and practice, and build capability across the Office.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a highly skilled team and make a meaningful contribution to the integrity and effectiveness of the OAG's audit function.

We currently have one, full-time, permanent position available.

This process may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies (permanent, fixed term, full-time or part time) within 12 months of the date of completion of the recruitment process.

Please refer to the attached Job Description form (JDF) for more detailed position information.

Other important position and recruitment information:

Throughout this process you will be assessed against all the Position Responsibilities and Suitability Requirements as per the JDF.

All applicants applying for permanent positions are required to be Australian Citizens or permanent residents at the time of applying. To meet the requirements for fixed term opportunities, you must be able to provide evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia at the time of applying.

The OAG conducts employment screening for successful applicants including national police clearance.

Forfurther information about these positionsplease contactTim Sanya, Acting Assistant Auditor General on 6557 7616 or by email to [e-mail]

Why work for OAG

At the OAG, your work makes a genuine difference. Every audit contributes to better outcomes for Western Australians by improving transparency, accountability and performance across the public sector.

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 individuals from all diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace to ensure all employees can contribute and thrive.

Our commitment to diversity is reflected not only in our values, but in the way we work. We offer flexible work arrangements, generous leave options, and a range of additional employment benefits designed to help staff balance work, family, 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
• prioritising your fitness and wellbeing with Fitness Passport , which provides discounted access to a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centres for employees and their families.

You can find out more about what we do by visiting our website , and don’t forget to follow us on LinkedIn.

This opportunity closes on Monday, 02 November2026 at 12 noon (WST).

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