Principal Audit and Assurance Advisor (Chief Audit Executive)

Principal Audit and Assurance Advisor (Chief Audit Executive) Join to apply for the Principal Audit and Assurance Advisor (Chief Audit Executive) role at Department of Fire and Emergency Services Pay Range A$139,860.00/yr - A$149,485.00/yr We are seeking a forward-thinking and experienced audit and assurance professional to lead the Department’s contemporary internal audit program. This senior role offers the opportunity to drive innovation, deliver strategic advice, and strengthen governance and accountability across a large and complex public sector organisation. This position effectively manages all aspects of the internal audit function to ensure the quality performance of internal audit services through collaboration with the outsourced internal audit service provider. The role ensures internal audit strategies, plans, programs and operations align with DFES’ strategic and operational objectives and provides independent and expert advice on internal audit and controls to the DFES Commissioner, Audit and Risk Management Committee and our Corporate Executive. For further questions, please contact Leah Horton, Director Strategy and Governance on 0461 426 875 or by email leah.horton@dfes.wa.gov.au. If you don’t want to miss out on this great opportunity, Apply Now! All applications must be submitted online. Please do not send your application to Leah Horton or seek assistance with lodging your application. Eligibility to Apply You must be an Australian Citizen or hold permanent residency. National Police Certificate A condition of employment for new employees of DFES is that a current National Police Certificate (less than 3 months old) is provided prior to commencement. Employment Conditions and Additional Information DFES is an emergency services organisation and all employees may be required to work or travel outside of normal business hours to assist with emergencies. Closing Date 4:00pm AWST 25 November 2025. Seniority Level Mid-Senior level Employment Type Full-time Job Function Accounting/Auditing and Finance Community Services and Public Safety J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: City Of Cockburn, Western Australia, AU

Posted Date: 11/18/2025