Senior Internal Audit Lead — Governance & Outsourcing

University of Newcastle; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 121,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Flexible working arrangements

35 hour week

Superannuation 17%

Leave entitlements

Discounts and wellbeing programs

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

The University of Newcastle is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager to lead its internal audit program, coordinating outsourced and in-house delivery across our multi-campus organisation.

You will shape the risk-based audit plan, engage senior stakeholders, and provide strategic insights to strengthen governance, risk management and controls. This continuing full-time role is based at Callaghan Campus.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in internal auditing, including audit planning, risk assessment, delivery and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of internal audit frameworks, professional standards, governance, risk management and internal control environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing external audit providers and coordinating complex audit programs.
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior decision makers.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in accounting, finance, business or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Manage outsourced internal audit providers and coordinate audit activities end to end, ensuring high-quality assurance services.
• Partner with senior leaders and stakeholders across the University to scope audits, assess risks and identify opportunities to strengthen governance and controls.
• Provide independent advice, insights and practical recommendations to management and governance committees.
• Monitor audit findings and management action plans, ensuring timely closure of recommendations.
• Oversee internal audit quality and continuous improvement, including quality assurance activities.
• Prepare high-quality reports and advice for the Executive Leadership Team, Risk Committee and other governance stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Internal auditing

Auditing standards

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CPA/CA/CIA preferred

Job description

The University of Newcastle is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager to lead its internal audit program, coordinating outsourced and in-house delivery across our multi-campus organisation.

You will shape the risk-based audit plan, engage senior stakeholders, and provide strategic insights to strengthen governance, risk management and controls. This continuing full-time role is based at Callaghan Campus.