Internal Audit Lead

Pacific National; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Novated leasing

Fitness Passport

Purchase leave program

Employee assistance program (Sonder)

Job summary

Pacific National is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join the team at the North Sydney head office or other Australian locations. You will report to the Head of Internal Audit and lead end-to-end audits across multiple business groups, helping the business improve risk management, control and governance.

You’ll manage consulting engagements, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and provide expert audit guidance to drive best practices and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of internal or external audit experience.
• Curious mindset with ability to lead audit projects.
• Strong understanding of auditing rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end internal audits per the approved plan.
• Coordinate and undertake consulting/advisory engagements as requested.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to foster assurance culture.
• Provide expert audit advice to improve processes and risk management.
• Communicate findings and verify timely resolution of corrective actions.

Skills

Audit experience

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Leadership

Education

CIA/CA/CPA certification

Job description

About us

Pacific National (PN) is the largest private provider of diversified rail freight services in Australia. We haul a variety of freight including coal, intermodal containers, steel, and a range of bulk commodities and materials that keep the region’s economy, businesses and households running. We operate nationally with approximately 3,500 staff in over 90+ sites across Australia.

We have an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Internal Auditor to join our team based in our North Sydney head office or one of our other locations around Australia.

About the role

Reporting to our Head of Internal Audit, you will be responsible for performing operational and process audits for Pacific National across various business groups. The Senior Internal Auditor will assist the business to achieve its business objectives and to improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Implement the approved Audit Plan by leading and conducting end to end internal audits
• Manage, coordinate and undertake consulting and advisory engagements as requested by the business
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to build a positive assurance culture across the organisation
• Provide expert audit advice and support to leaders to continuously improve processes and risk management outcomes
• Communicate findings, recommend improvements and verify resolution of corrective actions in a timely and accurately manner

Our internal audits range in scale and scope and you will have touch points across our operations and corporate teams. You will have responsibility managing a variety of audit projects across the whole of business from start to finish.

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in a similar role with the confidence to lead internal audit projects and as required present to all levels of the organisation. You will have a curious mind to unpack the why and collaborate with your stakeholders to drive best practice and continuous improvement outcomes.

In addition, will possess the following skills, experience and attributes:

• 5+ more years' experience of internal or external audit
• Demonstrated experience in internal auditing within a complex organisation
• Certified Internal Auditor / Chartered Accountant / Certified Practicing Accountant qualifications
• Excellent understanding of auditing rules and regulations
• Relevant industry experience in rail and logistics is highly regarded

Why Join Us?

At Pacific National, we value the contribution of every team member. Our values underpin our commitment to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels respected, supported and accepted.

Some of the benefits we offer include:

• Paid parental leave
• Novated leasing
• Fitness Passport
• Purchase leave program
• Access to our employee assistance program through Sonder

We live by our values: Make it Simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity and Own It. These values help us build strong connections, support one another and do our best work every day.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Ready to Deliver What Matters?

If you’re looking to develop your skills, gain valuable experience and take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Pacific National acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work, live and rail.