Senior Auditor

Reserve Bank of Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Reserve Bank of Australia is seeking a Senior Auditor to join the Internal Audit team in Sydney. The role focuses on independent assurance across governance, risk management and controls, with involvement in technology-related audits and IT controls.

The 18‑month fixed term contract offers exposure to diverse bank-wide engagements and opportunities to enhance audit methodologies. Reporting to the Portfolio Audit Manager, you will work autonomously with appropriate oversight, collaborating with

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. accounting, business, finance, or related discipline).
• Membership of, or certification with, a professional auditing body is desirable.
• Postgraduate qualifications in finance, business, audit, or related disciplines are an advantage.
• Relevant certifications or training in technology, data, or IT audit (e.g. CISA or similar) are advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent and objective assurance over governance, risk management and internal control across risk areas.
• Evaluate governance frameworks, policies, and controls for effectiveness and adequacy.
• Deliver high‑quality, risk‑based internal audit engagements in line with standards.
• Contribute to audits involving technology risks, IT processes, and cyber/technology risk.
• Identify control gaps, emerging risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support enhancement of internal audit methodologies, tools and data analytics.

Skills

Internal audits

Data analytics

Risk management

Governance frameworks

IT audit

Education

Accounting or Finance degree

CPA/CISA desirable

Tools

Data analytics tools

IT audit tools

Job description

Location: Sydney CBD Hybrid Working Arrangement – 50% Office/Home. 18-months fixed term contract Great opportunity to build on your Internal Audit experience. A new opportunity is available for a Senior Auditor to join the RBA’s Internal Audit team. Reporting to the Portfolio Audit Manager, the role partners closely with stakeholders to assess governance, risk management, and control frameworks, supporting stronger risk awareness, enhanced control effectiveness, and continuous improvement across a wide range of business areas. The role offers exposure across the Bank and involvement in a diverse portfolio of audit engagements, including opportunities to contribute to technology-related audits and reviews, supporting a holistic view of the Bank’s risk environment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide independent and objective assurance over the design and operating effectiveness of the Bank’s governance arrangements, risk management framework, and internal control environment across operational, financial, people, compliance, and strategic risk areas. Evaluate whether governance frameworks, policies, and controls are comprehensive, effective, and appropriately support management in identifying, managing, and mitigating risk. Contribute to the delivery of high‑quality, risk‑based internal audit engagements in line with the Global Internal Audit Standards and leading professional practices. Contribute to audits involving technology risks, systems, and controls, including supporting reviews of IT processes, where applicable. Identify control gaps, emerging risks, and opportunities for improvement. Support the ongoing enhancement of internal audit methodologies, tools, and approaches, including the appropriate use of data analytics.

Required Technical Capabilities and Skills

Experience delivering internal audits and other assurance reviews across a broad range of risk areas. Ability to work autonomously with appropriate oversight, applying sound judgement and raising matters when escalation is required. Practical experience using data analytics and audit tools, to identify patterns, anomalies, and trends, and to present insights clearly. Broad understanding of risk management frameworks and key organisational risks. Working knowledge of the Global Internal Audit Standards to support effective engagement planning and delivery in line with leading practice. Understanding of contemporary risk‑based auditing methodologies, including the design, evaluation, and testing of internal controls and audit procedures. Well‑developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate audit outcomes and engage constructively with stakeholders. Exposure to technology audits, IT controls, or cyber/technology risk is beneficial.

Qualifications

Relevant tertiary qualification (for example, accounting, business, finance, or a related discipline). Membership of, or certification with, a professional auditing body is desirable. Postgraduate qualifications in finance, business, audit, or related disciplines are an advantage. Relevant certifications or training in technology, data, or IT audit (e.g. CISA or similar) are advantageous but not essential.

Be More

Be More Working for an organisation that truly makes a difference to the people of Australia, we can offer development and career opportunities in a collaborative environment that supports your growth, wellbeing and promotes flexibility. Your individual growth and success drives the RBA forward as an organisation. Be more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.

Why RBA?

The RBA makes an important contribution to the Australian economy through the pursuit of national economic policy objectives and associated activities in financial markets and banking. We also issue Australia's banknotes and operate infrastructure critical to the payments system, all of which contribute to the welfare of the Australian people. Made up of specialists across a wide range of fields, our people, values, and culture play a critical role in achieving our objectives. Striving to be Open & Dynamic, we consider and incorporate different perspectives, work across teams and are transparent with each other, whilst delivering quality together effectively and focusing on outcomes by prioritising, testing, learning, and refining as we go. Our people conduct themselves with a high degree of integrity, while striving for excellence in the work they perform and the outcomes they achieve. We encourage intelligent inquiry and we treat one another with respect while promoting the public interest through our efforts. We know it is the growth and success of our people that drives the RBA forward. Come and make a bigger contribution while you build and develop your own skills too, because being more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia. The Reserve Bank of Australia is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse background, those living with a disability and from the LGBTQ+ community. We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates.

Application Close : September 13, 2026 .