Auditor (Internal)

Perilya; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Perilya Limited in Adelaide is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to join the Adelaide Head Office and strengthen risk, control and compliance frameworks across the business.

The role will plan and execute risk-based internal audits across corporate and site operations, identify control gaps, and report findings to senior management and the Audit & Risk Committee. Travel to operating sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business, or a related discipline.
• 3–5+ years' experience in internal audit, external audit, risk, compliance, or a related assurance role.
• Strong report writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities.
• Sound knowledge of risk management and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute risk-based internal audits across corporate and site operations.
• Conduct operational, financial, compliance, and IT-related audits.
• Identify control gaps, process improvement opportunities, and emerging risks.
• Prepare audit reports and present findings to senior management and stakeholders.
• Monitor and follow up audit actions to ensure timely implementation.
• Support the ongoing development of enterprise risk management processes.
• Assist with investigations relating to fraud, non-compliance, and control breaches.
• Liaise with external auditors, regulators, and assurance providers.
• Promote a positive risk and controls culture throughout the organisation.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Autonomy

Risk management

Education

Accounting/Finance/Commerce/Business degree

Job description

About Perilya Limited:
Perilya Limited is a well-established Australian mining company with a proud history and a strong international footprint. Our operations include the iconic Broken Hill Operation in New South Wales - one of the world’s great base metals mines with over 130 years of continuous production, and CORMIDOM in the Dominican Republic, the country’s first underground mining operation, which continues to deliver high-quality zinc, lead, copper, and silver.

Together, these assets form the foundation of a business with scale, resilience, and long-term growth opportunities.

About the Role:

At Perilya Limited, we are committed to maintaining strong governance, effective risk management, and a culture of continuous improvement across our mining operations. We are seeking a highly motivated Internal Auditor to join our Adelaide Head Office team and play a key role in independently assessing and enhancing our risk, control, and compliance frameworks across the business.

Based in our Adelaide CBD Head Office, this role requires occasional travel to Perilya's operating sites as required. FIFO/DIDO is not available for this position.

Reporting to the Risk Management Officer, you will deliver a risk-based internal audit program across corporate and operational functions, providing assurance to management and the Audit & Risk Committee that key operational, financial, compliance, and governance risks are effectively managed.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and execute risk-based internal audits across corporate and site operations.

Conduct operational, financial, compliance, and IT-related audits.

Identify control gaps, process improvement opportunities, and emerging risks.

Prepare audit reports and present findings to senior management and stakeholders.

Monitor and follow up audit actions to ensure timely implementation.

Support the ongoing development of enterprise risk management processes.

Assist with investigations relating to fraud, non-compliance, and control breaches.

Liaise with external auditors, regulators, and assurance providers.

Promote a positive risk and controls culture throughout the organisation.

About You

You are an analytical and commercially minded professional who can engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels while maintaining independence and objectivity.

To be successful, you will have:

Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business, or a related discipline.

3-5+ years' experience in internal audit, external audit, risk, compliance, or a related assurance role.

Strong report writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

The ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities.

Sound knowledge of risk management and internal controls.

Experience within mining, resources, or another asset-intensive industry will be highly regarded.

CA, CPA, CIA and/or CISA qualifications (or working towards) will be advantageous.

Why Join Perilya?

Adelaide CBD office location.

Opportunity to work across corporate and operational mining environments.

Exposure to executive leadership and the Audit & Risk Committee.

Diverse and challenging role with opportunities to influence business improvement.

Be part of an established Australian mining company focused on responsible operations and continuous improvement.

At Perilya Limited, we value diversity and inclusion, strongly encouraging applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to building an inclusive workforce where everyone can contribute, grow, and succeed.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• What's your expected annual base salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as an Internal Auditor?
• How many years of Resource Mining experience do you have?
• Do you have underground mining experience?
• How many years of auditing experience do you have?
• Do you have experience using Audit Express Software?

Perilya Limited is an Australian base metals mining and exploration company operating the iconic Zinc, Lead and Silver mine in Broken Hill, New South Wales and also the Cerro de Maimón Copper, Gold and Silver mine in the Dominican Republic. Perilya's operations also include the Flinders Project in South Australia and the Mount Oxide Project in Queensland.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

Perilya Limited is an Australian base metals mining and exploration company operating the iconic Zinc, Lead and Silver mine in Broken Hill, New South Wales and also the Cerro de Maimón Copper, Gold and Silver mine in the Dominican Republic. Perilya's operations also include the Flinders Project in South Australia and the Mount Oxide Project in Queensland.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.