Senior Consultant, Risk Advisory Services

BDO Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing benefits

Professional development

Travel discounts

Job summary

BDO Australia is seeking a Senior Consultant to join the Internal Audit & Risk team in Brisbane. You will lead diverse engagements across internal audit, risk management and advisory services for a broad range of clients, strengthening governance and control environments.

You will collaborate with clients, mentor junior staff, and contribute to proposals while delivering high-quality outcomes in a dynamic professional services setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in internal audit, risk consulting, governance, controls or related field.
• Experience delivering client‑facing projects and managing multiple priorities.
• Strong risk assessment, audit planning and control evaluation skills.
• Understanding of internal control frameworks and control testing.
• Ability to communicate findings and develop practical recommendations.
• Knowledge of risk management and governance frameworks such as ISO 31000, COSO.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal audit engagements from planning through reporting and stakeholder presentations.
• Conduct process walkthroughs, control testing and risk assessments.
• Develop practical recommendations to strengthen governance and controls.
• Support design and implementation of risk, compliance and assurance frameworks.
• Build client relationships and act as a trusted advisor on risk matters.
• Mentor junior team members and participate in business development activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Relationship building

Mentoring juniors

Tools

ISO 31000

COSO

Job description

We’re BDO, a global professional services firm connected to local markets. Our people work together to provide specialist expertise, helping businesses achieve their goals.

We inspire others, to go further. We create together, to reach higher. We build trust, to lead purposefully.

Whether you’re building your future or starting your career with us, you won’t do it alone. From creating solutions for our clients to building careers for our people, we shape what matters , and that’s where you come in.

About the Role

At BDO, we’re growing, and so is our Risk Consulting Services team. We’re looking for Senior Consultants to join our Internal Audit & Risk team in Brisbane, working with a broad range of clients to help them strengthen governance, manage risk more effectively, and build strong, sustainable control environments.

This is more than a traditional internal audit role. You’ll partner closely with clients across a variety of industries, providing practical insights and forward-thinking solutions that help organisations navigate challenges, improve performance, and prepare for what’s next.

You’ll have the opportunity to work on a diverse mix of internal audit, risk management and advisory engagements while building trusted relationships and making a genuine impact for clients.

As a Senior Consultant, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality client outcomes, including:

• Leading internal audit engagements from planning and risk assessment through to fieldwork, reporting and stakeholder presentations.
• Conducting process walkthroughs, control testing and risk assessments to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Developing practical, value-adding recommendations that help clients strengthen their governance and control environments.
• Assessing and enhancing enterprise risk management frameworks, governance structures and internal controls.
• Supporting clients with the design and implementation of risk, compliance and assurance frameworks.
• Building strong client relationships and acting as a trusted advisor on risk and governance matters.
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members, contributing to our collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Assisting with business development activities, including proposals, presentations and identifying opportunities to add value for clients.

About You

You’re someone who enjoys solving problems, building relationships and helping organisations improve the way they manage risk.

You’ll bring:

• At least 2 years’ experience in internal audit, risk consulting, governance, controls or a related field, ideally within professional services.
• Experience delivering client-facing projects and managing multiple priorities and engagements.
• Strong skills in risk assessment, audit planning and control evaluation.
• An understanding of internal control frameworks and control effectiveness testing.
• The ability to communicate findings and develop practical recommendations that drive meaningful outcomes.
• Knowledge of risk management and governance frameworks such as ISO 31000, COSO or similar assurance models.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage with clients at all levels.

Why BDO?

Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.

Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.

Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.

We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.

Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.

Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.

With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.

Our inclusive culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive).

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026 by Diversity Council of Australia and a 2026-2028 Employer Committed to Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

BDO is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview process, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail]