Audit Manager

Ethos BeathChapman; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethos BeathChapman is looking for an Internal Audit Manager to join its Canberra-based boutique consulting team. You will lead end-to-end internal audits across government clients, with exposure to IT audit and emerging risk work.

You will work in a flexible hybrid environment, engage stakeholders, and develop your leadership capabilities within a supportive, diverse team. Australian and NZ citizenship is a requirement.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of internal audit experience.
• Qualified or part-qualified CA, CPA, ACCA, CIA, CISA or equivalent.
• Baseline/NV1/NV2 clearance advantageous but not essential.
• Experience leading audits end to end.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver end-to-end internal audits for government clients.
• Engage in IT Audit and Emerging Risk projects.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Work in a hybrid model with flexible time management.
• Hands-on position with peer management accountability.

Skills

Internal audit

IT Audit

Emerging Risk

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

CA/CPA/ACCA/CIA/CISA

Job description

Are you a driven internal audit professional ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking an Internal Audit Manager to join a high-performing team, in a boutique Consulting Firm, working with a diverse portfolio of clients in the Federal, State, Local Councils and Not for Proffit sectors based in Canberra (ACT). In this position, you'll be at the forefront of delivering risk-based operational, compliance, and internal audits, with opportunities to get involved in in IT Audits and emerging risk work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver end-to-end internal audits across a range of government clients.
• Engage in specialised audit areas including IT Audit and Emerging Risk (DA/AI) projects.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across diverse entities.
• Collaborate with a supportive, inclusive, and culturally diverse team.
• Work flexibly in a hybrid model with the ability to manage your own time and workload.
• This is a hands-on position, with peer management accountability.

About You:

• Qualified or part-qualified CA, CPA, ACCA, CIA, CISA or other, a degree-holder with 2+ years of internal audit experience (industry, government or chartered).
• Baseline / NV 1 or NV2 clearances will be a distinct advantage, but not essential.
• Proven ability to lead internal audits end to end.
• Previous experience within external audit will be considered, however some Internal Audit or Risk Assurance experience is needed.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proactive, adaptable and a collaborative team player.
• Comfortable working independently and within team environments.

Australian & NZ Citizenship is required. We do not need Baseline or NV1/2 clearance, as the client will apply for these.

What’s on Offer:

• A hybrid working environment with genuine flexibility.
• Exposure to diverse audit engagements in Government.
• Work under inspiring leadership with opportunities for professional growth & a robust training program.
• Be part of a supportive and inclusive team culture that values diversity.

Contact Tania Barnard on 0411 018 *** or e-mail ******@ethosbc.com.au