Senior Audit Partner, Sydney

Lawson Delaney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawson Delaney, in partnership with a leading international professional services firm, is seeking an experienced Audit Partner to lead the Sydney and NSW practice. The role offers a salaried Partner structure with equity, full autonomy, and the backing of a renowned platform.

You will oversee client stewardship, team leadership, and business development, building on an established book of work and driving growth across the NSW region.

Qualifications

• Senior professional with CA/CPA qualification and current Audit Partner experience.
• Proven track record leading sizeable teams and growing revenue.
• Strong commercial judgement and governance capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the NSW practice across client stewardship, team leadership, and operational performance.
• Drive business development and revenue growth for the NSW/NSW-wide portfolio.
• Manage a sizeable team (including offshore personnel) and collaborate with national/international platform.

Skills

Team leadership

Business development

Strategic thinking

Client relationship management

Financial acumen

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Job description

Lawson Delaney is partnering with the audit division of a leading international professional services firm to appoint an experienced Audit Partner to lead its Sydney and broader NSW practice.

This is a senior, succession-focused appointment for a proven Partner who can take ownership of an established book of work, lead a team of circa 50 including 14 offshore, and drive further growth in the market. The role offers a salaried Partner structure with a small equity component, full operational autonomy, and the backing of a highly regarded national and international platform.

You will lead the NSW practice across client stewardship, team leadership, operational performance, and business development. While an existing portfolio is in place, this role requires a commercially astute leader who can build on that foundation through strong market engagement, client relationship management, and new business growth.

To be successful, you will be CA or CPA qualified, currently operating as an Audit Partner, and bring deep technical capability, strong commercial judgement, and a proven track record in leading sizeable teams, managing senior client relationships, and growing revenue.

This is an opportunity to join a respected professional services brand with strong internal infrastructure, an established client base, and genuine growth ambitions - while playing a key role in the future direction of the NSW practice.