Director Audit

The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS) acknowledges the Aboriginal people throughout Western Australia as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands, waters, and communities in which we operate. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal people and their cultures, and to Elders past and present.

About the department

CITS is a diverse agency that supports all Western Australians by giving them opportunities to reach their potential and live their very best lives. Staff in our department work across the portfolios of creative industries; sport and recreation; tourism and multicultural interests.  We’re also responsible for supporting major events and infrastructure projects throughout WA:

• We support a sustainable arts and cultural sector that facilitates social and economic wellbeing by building capacity of the sector, the provision of funding and grants, progressing infrastructure projects, providing research, policy, information and support.
  
• We help maintain a strong and diverse sport and recreation sector by removing barriers to participation, providing funding and support for the sector through grants, infrastructure and major capital projects.
  
• We promote and support multiculturalism, through the Office of Multicultural Interests, which strengthens communities to ensure WA is a vibrant and effective multicultural society.
  
• We champion WA’s tourism industry and promote Western Australia as an incredible destination.
  
• We support the people of WA, including First Nations peoples, to connect to their culture and history through Aboriginal History Western Australia, and the State Records Office.

Why work with us?

Our diverse organisation is supported by talented 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.

CITS is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

For further information on CITS, visit our website. You can also keep up to date on CITS achievements and activities by following us on LinkedIn.

About Strategy and Performance Accountability

Strategy and Performance Accountability partners collaboratively with all business areas to deliver agency‑wide strategic priorities ensuring a unified evidence-informed approach.  We provide strategic insight and lead the agency in upholding corporate, legislative, and social obligations, and support business areas to do the same through capability building and guidance. In addition to our internal partners, we work closely with key stakeholders, portfolio statutory authorities and across government to deliver shared outcomes.

About the role

We are seeking an exceptional assurance leader to join CITS as Director Audit. This highly influential role provides independent and objective advice to the Director General, Corporate Executive, CITS and Tourism WA Audit and Risk Committees and Tourism WA Board to strengthen governance, risk management and internal controls.

The role provides strategic leadership in the development and delivery of risk-based internal audit programs aligned to organisational objectives and enterprise risks. The position ensures compliance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and relevant legislative and regulatory requirements, while fostering a culture of integrity, transparency, and excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of a contemporary, risk-based internal audit program aligned with organisational priorities, enterprise risks and professional standards.
• Provide expert leadership on governance, risk management, internal controls and continuous improvement to support informed decision-making and organisational effectiveness.
• Lead and develop a high-performing audit team while building productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the Office of the Auditor General.

We have one permanent, full time (75hrs p/f) position available.

Essential requirement - Current membership of a recognised professional body in accordance with Treasurer’s Instruction 10, including at least one of the following: Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Professional Membership (PMIIA) or Certified Internal Auditor, or CPA Australia, or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)

This is your opportunity to bring your leadership and audit expertise to a role where you can make a lasting organisational impact.

For further job-related information, please contact Neta Gill, ED - Strategy & Performance Accountability on 08 9492 99***(only contact for information about the role).

What’s in it for you?

The opportunity for career and leadership development in a collaborative environment that values diversity and recognises and respects contributions from all. In addition to flexible working options, generous leave entitlements and access to a broad range of wellbeing benefits. 

For further information on these benefits visit our Careers page.

Location

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 Selection Criteria 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

For further details on how to apply please read ‘Information for Applicants’.

Please note that all of the Essential Selection Criteria 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, applicants must be an Australian citizen, have permanent resident status in Australia or have a visa that allows you to live and work in Australia for the period of your employment contract.         
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.
• Given this is a position of trust, we will ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

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 Recruitment and Establishment on 08 6552 75***or ***************@cits.wa.gov.au 

If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA 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 ***

SMS relay: 0423 677 ***

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 CITS 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.

An executive search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment to this role to ensure a competitive field and this may extend past the closing date.

Surplus employees may be refereed and considered throughout this process.

Closing date: Monday, 24 August 2026 at 4.00 pm (AWST)