Internal Audit and Assurance Officer

Careers at Council; Windsor; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 103,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-Site Parking

Fitness Passport Option

Job summary

Hawkesbury City Council in Windsor, NSW, is seeking a part-time Internal Audit support role. The successful candidate will collaborate with the Internal Audit Coordinator and governance team to enhance risk controls and compliance processes within the council.

You will operate from Windsor with on-site facilities and contribute to a proactive audit culture. The role requires demonstrated internal audit experience, knowledge of public sector accountability, and the ability to work independently

Qualifications

• Experience in an Internal Audit role with knowledge of standards and fraud analysis.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with internal/external stakeholders.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive collaboration and support to Council’s Internal Audit Coordinator and Internal Audit function.
• Champion Internal Audit by raising awareness within Council.
• Assist with associated tasks related to governance, risk and compliance.

Skills

Internal Audit experience

Fraud analysis

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Public sector governance

Regulatory compliance

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Business Administration or Accounting

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

Hawkesbury City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace
for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and
genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally
diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with
disabilities.

The Role

Reporting to the Manager Governance and Risk and based in Windsor
NSW, the primary purpose of this role is to provide
proactive collaboration and support to Council’s Internal Audit Coordinator and
Council’s Internal Audit function as well as all associated tasks, and champion
Internal Audit by raising awareness within Council.

About You

You have demonstrated experience within an internal
audit role, with proficiency in applying Internal Audit standards, procedures, techniques
and advanced principles and practices of fraud analysis and prevention. You
will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the
ability to interact effectively with both internal and external stakeholders,
strong analytical and problem-solving skills, exercising sound judgement. You
will be able to work independently and as part of a team and meet
organisational 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 attractive
salary will be offered to the successful applicant commensurate with
qualification, skills, and experience.

• Great
  working environment
• Flexible
  work arrangements
• Health
  and Wellbeing Program
• Long
  Service Leave after 5 years
• Training
  and Development Opportunities
• Employee
  Reward and Recognition program
• FitnessPassport
• Social
  Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
• Employee
  Assistance Program for employees and their family

Applicants who do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for this position.