City of Perth

Audit and Risk Manager

Competitive Salary | 5 Year Maximum Term Contract

Strategic Executive Advisory Role| CBD Location

Bring insight, integrity, and leadership to this high-impact strategic risk role at the heart of the City of Perth.

We are seeking an experienced Audit and Risk Manager to lead the City’s internal audit and enterprise risk functions. This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in complexity, delivers high-quality governance outcomes, and can influence strategic decision-making at the Executive and Council level.

You will oversee audit delivery, strengthen enterprise risk frameworks, and guide a small, high-performing team to embed a culture of accountability and resilience across the organisation.

What you’ll bring:

• Extensive experience leading audit and risk functions in complex public or corporate settings
• Demonstrated success in advising Executives and Audit and Risk Committees at a strategic level
• Deep knowledge of enterprise risk, internal control, and audit frameworks
• Full professional membership with IIA, CPA Australia, or Chartered Accountants ANZ
• A collaborative leadership style with a focus on developing talent and driving organisational capability

Why join us?

• Influence city-wide governance and strategic outcomes
• Trusted strategic partner to the Executive and Council
• Work for a capital city organisation with impact and purpose

Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about the role and working at the City.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate:

• A right to work in
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months).

 How to Apply

Please apply online by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button below, which will direct you to the City’s application questionnaire.

When prompted, please submit: your current resume; a cover letter that concisely addresses the Selection Criteria; and any relevant qualifications or certifications. Remember, less is more!

Applications close: 5pm AWST, Monday 19 May 2025

The Application Process

Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date.

Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.

We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.