manager - internal audit

HR Partners; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking a Manager – Internal Audit to deliver independent assurance across a premier Australian superannuation fund. You will lead end-to-end risk-based audits, assess controls, identify vulnerabilities, and provide practical recommendations to executive leadership and Board Committees.

You will mentor audit teams, manage co-sourced resources, and drive data-led audit innovation in a high-visibility role that shapes risk management and controls across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Law, or related field with CA, CPA, CIA, CISA, or CISSP qualifications.
• Proven track record leading internal audits in financial services.
• Strong understanding of risk frameworks and regulatory environments (APRA, ASIC).
• Demonstrated team leadership and executive stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver independent, objective assurance across the fund.
• Lead complex risk-based audits end-to-end, evaluate controls, identify vulnerabilities, and provide practical recommendations.
• Mentor audit team members and manage co-sourced resources.
• Report to executive leadership and Board Committees, driving data-led audit innovation.

Skills

Team leadership

Executive stakeholder management

Data-driven auditing

Education

Degree in Business or Law or related field

CA/CPA/CIA/CISA/CISSP qualifications

Job description

• High-visibility leadership role with direct exposure to executive management and Board Committees.
• Lead high-impact, risk-based internal audits across a premier financial services organization.
• Modernize audit processes using data, technology, and continuous improvement.

The Company

A leading industry super fund dedicated to helping millions of Australians secure their financial future. Built on a strong, member-first culture of courage, empathy, and excellence, the organization offers an empowering environment where risk and audit professionals can truly influence business outcomes and uplift control environments.

The Role

As Manager – Internal Audit, you will deliver independent, objective assurance across the fund. You will lead complex risk-based audits end-to-end, evaluate controls, identify vulnerabilities, and provide practical recommendations. Reporting directly to executive leadership and Board Committees, you will also mentor audit team members, manage co-sourced resources, and help drive data-led audit innovation.

Your Experience

• Degree in Business, Law, or related field with CA, CPA, CIA, CISA, or CISSP qualifications.
• Proven track record leading internal audits in financial services (superannuation, life insurance, or wealth management preferred).
• Strong understanding of risk frameworks and regulatory environments (e.g., APRA, ASIC).
• Demonstrated team leadership and executive stakeholder management skills.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.