Senior Internal Auditor

Visy; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted health insurance

Purchased annual leave

12 weeks paid parental leave

Novated lease and salary sacrifice

Job summary

Visy is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor based at Essendon Fields, Melbourne. You will lead risk-based internal audits across financial, operational, technology and compliance areas, strengthening governance and control environments while delivering actionable insights.

Travel regularly to Visy sites (up to 30%), collaborate with the Head of Internal Audit and Risk Management, and drive remediation and continuous improvement. Tertiary accounting/finance degree with CA or CPA is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in internal audits across manufacturing/FMCG or multi-site.
• Tertiary accounting/finance degree with CA or CPA qualification.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills; SAP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of risk-based internal audits across financial, operational, technology and compliance areas.
• Develop the annual internal audit plan through risk assessments, stakeholder engagement and enterprise risk alignment.
• Assist in managing risk activities under the ERM framework, including risk identification, assessment and reporting.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls and gather audit evidence.
• Prepare clear audit reports with root causes, impacts and actionable recommendations.
• Monitor remediation activities and provide updates to management and governance forums.
• Support fraud investigations, special reviews and data analytics to enhance assurance.

Skills

Internal audit

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

• Shape business performance through risk-based audits that drive better decision-making.
• Build trusted partnerships with senior stakeholders across a diverse national operation.
• Deliver insight-led assurance and advisory services that strengthen governance and controls.

If you are a results-driven and detail-oriented professional with strong auditing skills, we want to hear from you!

As the Senior Internal Auditor, you will lead risk-based audits across financial, operational, technology and compliance areas, helping to strengthen governance, controls and risk management across the business. Working closely with leaders across the organisation, you will support remediation activities and deliver meaningful insights that drive continuous improvement and enhance business performance.

The opportunity:

Based at our Essendon Fields office, you will travel regularly to Visy sites across Melbourne, interstate, and occasionally overseas. Working closely with the Head of Internal Audit and Risk Management, you will deliver operational and site audits, provide governance and assurance advice, and support the ongoing management of Visy's internal audit program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and delivery of risk-based internal audits across financial, operational, technology and compliance areas.
• Develop the annual internal audit plan through risk assessments, stakeholder engagement and alignment with enterprise risk priorities.
• Assist the Head of Internal Audit and Risk Management in managing risk activities under the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework, including risk identification, assessment and reporting.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls, gather and assess audit evidence, and identify opportunities to strengthen the control environment.
• Prepare clear, practical audit reports that articulate root causes, business impacts and actionable recommendations.
• Monitor remediation activities, track agreed actions, and provide updates on audit outcomes and control improvements to management and governance forums.
• Support fraud investigations, special reviews and data analytics initiatives to enhance assurance coverage and identify emerging trends and exposures.

What you will bring to the team:

• Proven internal audit experience, ideally within a manufacturing, FMCG or multi-site environment.
• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline, with CA or CPA qualification.
• Strong analytical and systems capability, with advanced Microsoft Excel skills; SAP experience highly regarded.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Current driver's licence and access to a vehicle.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 30% of the time).

What you’ll love when you join us:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted health insurance and exclusive banking offers
• Purchased annual leave
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and keep-in-touch days
• Health and wellbeing discounts
• Novated lease and salary sacrifice arrangements

About Visy

Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing, and recycling. Over 75 years, we've grown to 7,000 employees and 150 global operations – predominately in Australia and New Zealand.

We believe materials are not recycled until they’ve been made into new products. We collect and sort recyclable materials like paper, cardboard, glass, plastics, and metals from households and businesses and locally remanufacture them back into new, sustainable packaging. From cardboard boxes, water bottles, and jam jars to food and beverage cans, we are using recycled content to power Australia and New Zealand’s food and beverage packaging industry.

You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check.

Please note that only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.