Principial Internal Auditor

Griffith International; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning opportunities

Work from home options

Health discounts

Job summary

Griffith University is seeking a Principal Internal Auditor to provide strategic leadership across internal audit, assurance, risk and governance functions at Brisbane South (Nathan) campus. You will lead complex, enterprise-wide reviews and advise the University Executive on governance and controls to support strategic objectives.

The role demands independence, deep knowledge of auditing standards, and collaboration with senior leaders to strengthen governance and drive improvements across the

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading internal audit, risk and compliance reviews within a Chartered Accounting, professional services or complex organisational environment.
• Deep knowledge of contemporary internal auditing, risk management, governance frameworks and financial controls.
• Strong understanding of internal audit standards and best practice, including the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Professional membership of the IIA and/or CIA qualification will be highly regarded.
• Candidates must have full unrestricted Australian work rights and will be subject to a National criminal history check.

Responsibilities

• Work autonomously to deliver a portfolio of complex, enterprise-wide audit and assurance reviews, providing independent insights and recommendations that strengthen governance, risk management, compliance and organisational performance.
• Partner with senior leaders to identify emerging risks, evaluate internal controls and drive continuous improvement across the University's operations, systems and strategic initiatives.
• Provide expert advice on governance, risk and assurance matters, influencing decision-making and supporting the effective achievement of strategic objectives.
• Prepare and present high-quality audit reports and recommendations to senior executives and monitor the implementation of agreed actions.
• Contribute to the enhancement of the University's governance and risk frameworks, leveraging data-driven insights to improve organisational effectiveness and build capability across the institution.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

CPA/CA membership

Auditing experience

Governance frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Job description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university.You’llfindwe’reabout leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and howyou’llachieve them.

Why?Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from allwalks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

About the opportunity

Operating under the broad direction of the Associate Director, Internal Audit, the Principal Internal Auditor provides strategic leadership across the University's internal audit, assurance, risk and governance functions.

The role leads and completes complex, organisation-wide assurance reviews and delivers independent, expert advice to the University Executive, and senior leaders on governance, risk management, internal controls and emerging strategic issues. Exercising a high degree of professional independence, the position plays a critical role in strengthening governance practices, enhancing organisational performance, and supporting the achievement of the University's strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities

Work autonomously to deliver a portfolio of complex, enterprise-wide audit and assurance reviews, providing independent insights and recommendations that strengthen governance, risk management, compliance and organisational performance.

Partner with senior leaders to identify emerging risks, evaluate internal controls and drive continuous improvement across the University's operations, systems and strategic initiatives.

Provide expert advice on governance, risk and assurance matters, influencing decision-making and supporting the effective achievement of strategic objectives.

Prepare and present high-quality audit reports and recommendations to senior executives and monitor the implementation of agreed actions.

Contribute to the enhancement of the University's governance and risk frameworks, leveraging data-driven insights to improve organisational effectiveness and build capability across the institution.

About you

Relevant tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance, business or a related discipline, together with CPA or CA membership.

Significant experience leading internal audit, risk and compliance reviews within a Chartered Accounting, professional services or complex organisational environment.

Deep knowledge of contemporary internal auditing, risk management, governance frameworks and financial controls.

Strong understanding of internal audit standards and best practice, including the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Global Internal Audit Standards.

Professional membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualification will be highly regarded.

Candidates must have full unrestricted Australian work rights and will be subject to a National criminal history check.

What we can offer

This is a full time, continuing opportunity based at Brisbane South (Nathan) campus. As Griffith is a multi-site university, you may be required to work across other locations.

Griffith University’s sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

HEW 10 – Base salary - $147,057.74 + 17% superannuation. Full package - $172,057.55.

Why join Griffith?

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University,we'veworked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities

Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment

Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts

Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading

Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staffassistancescheme

Opportunities for internal mobility

Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

At Griffith,we’recommitted to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and whereveryou’refrom. If yourequireany accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you toparticipatefully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For moreinformationplease visit ourEquity, Diversity and Inclusionpage.OurUniversityis committed to fostering a safe,respectfuland inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community.Griffith University alsomaintainsa strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’sModern Slavery Policy.