Manager Risk and Audit

Department of Health; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Salary packaging

Professional Development

Flexible working

Flexible leave

Job summary

The Department of Health in Western Australia is seeking an experienced Manager Risk and Audit to provide strategic leadership of the Department’s internal audit, risk and assurance functions. This role reports to the Director General and leads the Risk and Audit Branch to strengthen governance, accountability and organisational performance.

You will oversee the development of risk-based audit strategies, manage resources, and ensure effective assurance across the department while aligning with

Qualifications

• Experience leading internal audit, risk and assurance functions.
• Strong governance and accountability focus with strategic advisory skills.
• Ability to develop and implement risk-based internal audit plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership of the Department’s internal audit, risk and assurance functions.
• Lead development and delivery of risk-based audit strategies aligned with priorities.
• Oversee risk management framework and reporting, including business continuity oversight.

Skills

Risk management

Internal audit

Governance

Leadership

Job description

CRVCID. 755065 This is a Permanent Full Time appointment. WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles. WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility to Apply:

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.

Other Conditions:

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other ‘similar’ vacancies within DOH and/or the wider WA public sector. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

Position Profile:

We are seeking an experienced Manager Risk and Audit to provide strategic leadership of the Department’s internal audit, risk and assurance functions to strengthen governance, accountability and organisational performance. The Manager Risk and Audit performs the Chief Audit Executive function and provides independent, risk-based advice and assurance to the Director General, senior management and the Risk and Audit Committee. This position leads the development and delivery of risk-based internal audit strategies and plans aligned with departmental priorities, applicable requirements and the Global Internal Audit Standards and oversees the Department’s risk management framework and reporting arrangements, supporting the timely identification, escalation and treatment of risks. The Manager Risk and Audit provides strategic oversight and assurance regarding business continuity arrangements, including the adequacy, currency and testing of departmental plans. The Manager leads the Risk and Audit Branch and ensures its people, financial and contracted resources are managed effectively, ethically and in accordance with public sector and departmental requirements.

Employee Benefits:

In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
• Access to salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements