Senior Internal Auditor

Australian Energy Market Operator; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional development

Volunteer leave

Performance bonuses

Wellness program

Job summary

Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) in Melbourne seeks an experienced Internal Auditor to support its risk-based audit program. You will plan, perform, and document audits, identify control gaps, and provide actionable recommendations to strengthen processes and controls in a complex energy sector environment.

The role emphasizes data analytics, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to advance governance and risk assurance efforts across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Accounting, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualifications such as CA, CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP, or equivalent are highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience delivering internal audit, risk assurance, or governance programs.
• Strong expertise in operational and IT audit, risk management, cybersecurity, and project assurance reviews.
• Sound knowledge of internal audit standards, governance frameworks, and control environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and influence outcomes at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of AEMO's risk-based internal audit and assurance program, working closely with stakeholders across the business.
• Plan, execute and document internal audit engagements, assessing the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal controls.
• Identify risks, control gaps and improvement opportunities, providing practical recommendations to strengthen business processes and outcomes.
• Leverage data analytics and insights to enhance audit effectiveness, identify trends and support informed decision-making.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, delivering clear audit findings, monitoring remediation actions and partnering with leaders to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Internal audit

IT audit

Risk management

Cybersecurity

Stakeholder management

Governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Accounting/Engineering

Professional qualifications (CA/CPA/CIA/CISA/CISSP)

Job description

Australian Energy Market Operator – Melbourne VIC

AEMO is Australia’s independent energy system and market operator and system planner. AEMO’s purpose is to ensure safe, reliable and affordable energy today, and enable the energy transition for the benefit of all Australians. Australian governments are now committed to a net zero economy for Australia by 2050 and our vision is to enable this. We have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to co-design the future of our energy systems, and our core values revolve around character, commitment, and connection. Join us as we contribute to this significant transition in the energy sector.

About the role

The Internal Audit team within Finance & Governance provides independent and objective assurance, advice and insights to support effective governance, risk management and internal controls across AEMO. Through a risk-based approach, the team helps strengthen organisational performance and supports the achievement of AEMO's strategic objectives.

We are seeking a motivated Internal Auditor to support the delivery of AEMO's risk-based internal audit program. In this role, you will conduct audits, develop and execute testing strategies, prepare audit documentation, and provide insights to improve business processes and controls. Working closely with stakeholders across the organisation, you will help identify emerging risks, support continuous improvement, and contribute to maintaining a strong control environment. The role offers an opportunity to apply your audit and analytical skills in a complex and evolving energy sector environment.

What you will be doing

Support the development and delivery of AEMO's risk-based internal audit and assurance program, working closely with stakeholders across the business.

Plan, execute and document internal audit engagements, assessing the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal controls.

Identify risks, control gaps and improvement opportunities, providing practical recommendations to strengthen business processes and outcomes.

Leverage data analytics and insights to enhance audit effectiveness, identify trends and support informed decision-making.

Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, delivering clear audit findings, monitoring remediation actions and partnering with leaders to drive continuous improvement.

What you will bring to the role

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Accounting, Engineering, or a related discipline. Professional qualifications such as CA, CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP, or equivalent are highly regarded.

Demonstrated experience delivering internal audit, risk assurance, or governance programs within a complex or regulated environment.

Strong expertise in operational and IT audit, risk management, cybersecurity, and project assurance reviews.

Sound knowledge of internal audit standards, methodologies, governance frameworks, and control environments.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and influence outcomes at all levels.

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a focus on identifying risks, generating insights, and driving continuous improvement

In return some of our benefitsto you

• Flexible working: work from home, part time,job share, hybrid options,andadditionalleave options.
• Professional development via projects, industry networks,job rotation, studyassistanceand more.
• Give back with up to 4 days of volunteering leave per year.
• Reward your hard work with annual performance bonuses (subject to eligibility).
• Embrace a healthier you with our wellness program, discounted health insurance, gymperksand our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

About Our Process

At AEMO we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome people of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities and neurodivergence and those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the application or interview process, simply let us know by emailing us at ******@aemo.com.au