Audit Partner, Melbourne

Lawson Delaney Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawson Delaney Australia in Melbourne is seeking an accomplished Audit Partner to lead growth across the Audit practice, leveraging a strong market presence and deep client relationships to expand the platform.

The successful candidate will drive strategic growth initiatives, work with the leadership team, and deliver high-quality audit and assurance services to a mid-market client base while enjoying a rewarding compensation package.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in audit and assurance.
• Strong market credibility and an established professional profile.
• Proven track record in developing client relationships and growth.
• Commercial acumen with a relationship-led approach to business development.
• Ability to create momentum and add value from an early stage.
• Leadership capability aligned to a senior Partner appointment.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth across the Audit practice.
• Develop and deepen senior client relationships.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with the leadership team on strategic growth initiatives.
• Support cross-functional collaboration and client development.
• Deliver high-quality audit and assurance services to mid-market clients.

Skills

Audit & assurance

Client relationship management

Business development

Leadership

Strategic growth

Job description

Excellent package geared to reward growth

A leading mid-tier firm is seeking an accomplished Audit Partner to join its Melbourne practice.

This is a senior growth appointment for a well-regarded audit leader with strong market presence, deep client relationships and a genuine interest in helping grow an already successful platform. The opportunity will suit someone who combines technical credibility with commercial instinct and enjoys building trusted client partnerships over the long term.

The incoming Partner will play a key role in driving the continued growth of the practice, backed by an established brand, quality leadership and broad internal capability. The firm is particularly interested in individuals who can bring momentum through their profile, networks, referral channels and ability to create new opportunities in the market.

The role

• Drive growth across the Audit practice
• Develop and deepen senior client relationships
• Identify and convert new business opportunities
• Work closely with the broader leadership team on strategic growth initiatives
• Support cross-functional collaboration and client development across the firm
• Deliver high-quality audit and assurance services to a strong mid-market client base

About you

• Significant experience in audit and assurance
• Strong market credibility and an established professional profile
• A track record of developing client relationships and generating growth
• Commercial acumen and a relationship-led approach to business development
• The ability to create momentum and add value from an early stage
• Leadership capability aligned to a senior Partner appointment

Why consider this opportunity

• Join a top mid-tier firm with an excellent reputation
• Step into a role with a genuine growth mandate
• Work within a high-quality, well-supported platform
• Influence strategy and help shape the future direction of the practice
• Be rewarded in line with your commercial contribution and impact

This is an outstanding opportunity for a growth-minded senior adviser seeking platform strength, strategic influence and long-term upside in the Melbourne market.