Senior Internal Auditor – Hybrid, Strategic Governance

NSW Department of Customer Service; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Wellbeing programs

Flexible working

Flex time

Parental leave

Job summary

NSW Department of Customer Service – Sydney CBD NSW is seeking a Senior Auditor to lead internal audit engagements across a diverse NSW public sector organisation. The role focuses on governance, risk management, and internal controls, delivering practical recommendations to senior stakeholders while maintaining independence.

You will develop clear findings, contribute to the annual plan, and support external assurance coordination.

Qualifications

• Relevant assurance and/or risk qualifications such as CIA, CA, CPA, CISA or equivalent.
• Substantial internal audit or assurance experience.
• Be NSW residents or in the process of relocating to NSW.
• Hold appropriate working rights for ongoing employment.
• Experience leading complex internal audit engagements and delivering evidence-based findings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate concurrent risk-based internal audit engagements from planning to follow-up.
• Assess governance, risk management and internal controls and develop actionable observations.
• Prepare terms of reference, working papers, and reports for senior leaders and committees.
• Track management actions and report on implementation progress.
• Contribute to the Internal Audit Plan, Strategy, and methodologies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and external service providers maintaining independence.
• Share knowledge, review work, and coach colleagues for high-quality outcomes.

Skills

CIA

CA

CPA

CISA

Job description

NSW Department of Customer Service – Sydney CBD NSW is seeking a Senior Auditor to lead internal audit engagements across a diverse NSW public sector organisation. The role focuses on governance, risk management, and internal controls, delivering practical recommendations to senior stakeholders while maintaining independence.

You will develop clear findings, contribute to the annual plan, and support external assurance coordination.