Internal Audit and Assurance Officer

Hawkesbury City Council; Windsor; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-Site Parking

Fitness Passport Option

Flexible work arrangements

Health and Wellbeing Program

Long Service Leave after 5 years

Training and Development Opportunities

Employee Reward and Recognition

Job summary

Hawkesbury City Council in Windsor, NSW, is seeking a part-time Internal Audit support role, 21 hours per week. The role focuses on proactive collaboration with the Internal Audit Coordinator and promoting strong governance across the organisation.

The successful candidate will bring internal audit experience, risk management knowledge, and excellent communication to meet deadlines while working on governance controls in the public sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in internal audit with standards and fraud prevention.
• Ability to liaise with internal/external stakeholders and meet deadlines.
• Tertiary qualification in Business Admin, Accounting or related discipline.
• Knowledge of Local Government Act 1993 and Local Government Regulation 2021.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive collaboration and support to Council's Internal Audit Coordinator.
• Assist with internal audit tasks and raise awareness within Council.
• Meet organisational and legislative deadlines.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on governance matters.

Skills

Internal Audit

Risk management

Governance & controls

Public sector accountability

Analytical thinking

Communication

Planning & project management

Driver's licence (Class C)

WWCC

Education

Business Administration / Accounting degree

Job description

Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury CityCouncil.

• Part Time 21 hours per week
• Pay Range from $59.19 per hour + 12%Super
• On-Site Parking
• Fitness Passport Option

Hawkesbury CityCouncil is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together todeliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.

Hawkesbury City Council strives to be an inclusive workplacefor all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages andgenders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturallydiverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people withdisabilities.

The Role

Reporting to the Manager Governance and Risk and based in WindsorNSW, the primary purpose of this role is to provideproactive collaboration and support to Council's Internal Audit Coordinator andCouncil's Internal Audit function as well as all associated tasks, and championInternal Audit by raising awareness within Council.

About You

You have demonstrated experience within an internalaudit role, with proficiency in applying Internal Audit standards, procedures, techniquesand advanced principles and practices of fraud analysis and prevention. Youwill have excellent interpersonal and communication skills including theability to interact effectively with both internal and external stakeholders,strong analytical and problem-solving skills, exercising sound judgement. Youwill be able to work independently and as part of a team and meetorganisational and legislative deadlines.

• Tertiaryqualifications in Business Administration, Accounting or a relevant businessrelated discipline and/or demonstrated experience within an Internal Audit orRisk Management function
• Demonstrated experience in a role within anInternal Audit function in a large multidisciplinary organisation
• Demonstrated understanding of risk managementprinciples, governance and controls, and the principles of public sectoraccountability
• Experience in an Internal Audit functionwithin local government
• Knowledge of appropriate legislativeprovisions including the Local Government Act 1993 and Local Government(General) Regulation 2021
• Exceptional planning, organisational andproject management skills
• High Level Communication and interpersonalskills
• The right to live and work in Australia
• Class C Drivers Licence
• WHS General Construction Work in NSW
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Successful applicants will be required toundergo background (police) checks and medical declaration

The Rewards

An attractivesalary will be offered to the successful applicant commensurate withqualification, skills, and experience.

• Greatworking environment
• Flexiblework arrangements
• Healthand Wellbeing Program
• LongService Leave after 5 years
• Trainingand Development Opportunities
• EmployeeReward and Recognition program
• FitnessPassport
• SocialClub - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
• EmployeeAssistance Program for employees and their family

Please note that thecanvassing of Councillors in relation to these matters will automaticallydisqualify the applicant from this process.