Internal Audit and Assurance Specialist

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Public Trustee (QPT) is seeking an Internal Audit and Assurance Specialist to lead audit coordination activities and deliver data-driven insights that strengthen governance and performance. This temporary 12-month role is based in Brisbane and involves coordinating activities with internal teams and external providers.

You will develop audit analytics to spot trends and risks, and provide evidence-based recommendations to support senior leaders in decision-making and continuous

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating internal audit activities within a complex organisational environment.
• Proven ability to use data to identify trends, anomalies, emerging risks and control weaknesses.
• Experience preparing high-quality reports, findings and recommendations to support governance and continuous improvement.
• Ability to travel interstate occasionally and coordinate with external audit providers.

Responsibilities

• Lead QPT's internal audit coordination activities and deliver data-driven assurance insights.
• Develop and enhance audit analytics to identify risks and opportunities for improvement across operations.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations to support senior leaders' decisions and organisational performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and external auditors to plan, monitor and report on audit activities.

Skills

Audit coordination

Data analytics

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Report writing

Education

Relevant qualifications

Tools

SQL

Excel

Power BI

Python

Job description

Are you an experienced audit and assurance professional looking to make a meaningful impact for Queenslanders? Queensland Public Trustee (QPT) is seeking an Internal Audit and Assurance Specialist to join our Independent Services team. In this specialist role, you will lead QPT's internal audit coordination activities and deliver data-driven assurance insights that help strengthen governance, risk management and organisational performance.

Working closely with stakeholders and external audit providers, you will coordinate audit activities, deliver data-driven insights and provide recommendations that support effective decision-making and continuous improvement.

This is a temporary 12-month opportunity with possible extension, based in Brisbane.

Why join QPT

• Lead assurance and audit activities that matter: Coordinate QPT's internal audit function and help drive assurance activities that strengthen governance, improve controls and support organisational accountability.
• Use data to deliver meaningful insights: Develop and enhance audit analytics that identify trends, risks, control weaknesses and opportunities for improvement across a diverse operational environment.
• Influence organisational improvement: Provide evidence-based recommendations and strategic insights that support senior leaders to make informed decisions and continuously improve services and processes.
• Work at the centre of governance and integrity: Contribute to fraud control, audit planning, assurance monitoring and governance reporting that help protect and strengthen the organisation.

About You

You are an experienced internal audit, assurance or risk professional with strong analytical capability and a passion for improving organisational performance through evidence-based insights. You thrive in complex environments, enjoy working with data and stakeholders alike, and can effectively translate information into meaningful recommendations and outcomes.

To excel in this role, the following attributes will be your keys to success:

• Demonstrated experience coordinating internal audit, assurance or monitoring activities within a complex organisational environment.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using data to identify trends, anomalies, emerging risks and control weaknesses.
• Proven ability to develop trusted relationships and work collaboratively with stakeholders, including external audit providers and senior leaders.
• Experience preparing high-quality reports, findings and recommendations that support governance, risk management and continuous improvement.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes independently.
• A commitment to integrity, accountability and professional excellence.

Mandatory Requirements

• A current C class driver's licence.
• Ability to undertake occasional interstate travel to other QPT office locations.
• While not mandatory, relevant tertiary or professional qualifications in internal audit, accounting, information systems, data analytics, risk management or governance will be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience in internal audit or assurance activities, including risk-based planning, evidence assessment, findings, recommendations and monitoring management actions.
• Experience with SQL and advanced Excel is required. Experience with Power BI, Python or similar analytical tools will be highly regarded.

Only those persons eligible to work in Australia may be employed by QPT. Prospective employees will be required to provide proof of identity and documentary evidence of their right to work in Australia.

QPT is a value for money independent state trustee service dedicated to trust and estate administration and advancing and safeguarding the rights, interests and wishes of Queenslanders in need of financial management. We have been looking after Queenslanders and their families since 1916.

Occupational group

Auditing & Compliance