Senior Internal Auditor - Data-Driven Risk & IT Controls

Australian Energy Market Operator; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional development

Volunteer leave

Annual performance bonuses

Wellness program & health insurance

Job summary

Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to lead risk-based audits and develop effective audit strategies that provide meaningful insights across the organisation.

You will leverage your expertise in internal audit, risk management and data analytics to strengthen controls, influence decision-making, and mentor junior auditors in a dynamic energy sector environment.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Information Technology, Computer Science, Accounting, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as CA, CPA, CIA, CISA or CISSP are highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end audit engagements, including planning, scoping, testing, reporting, and management action agreements.
• Develop and deliver the Internal Audit Plan by partnering with stakeholders to identify risks and build the audit universe.
• Evaluate design and effectiveness of operational, financial, and IT controls with practical recommendations.
• Leverage data analytics and reporting tools (Power BI, SQL) to identify trends and drive improvement.
• Mentor junior auditors and manage co-sourced audit partners to support the function.

Skills

Auditing

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

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

Tools

Power BI

SQL

GRC platforms

Job description

Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to lead risk-based audits and develop effective audit strategies that provide meaningful insights across the organisation.

You will leverage your expertise in internal audit, risk management and data analytics to strengthen controls, influence decision-making, and mentor junior auditors in a dynamic energy sector environment.