Senior Internal Auditor – Mining Risk, Adelaide

Perilya; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Perilya Limited in Adelaide is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to join the Adelaide Head Office and strengthen risk, control and compliance frameworks across the business.

The role will plan and execute risk-based internal audits across corporate and site operations, identify control gaps, and report findings to senior management and the Audit & Risk Committee. Travel to operating sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business, or a related discipline.
• 3–5+ years' experience in internal audit, external audit, risk, compliance, or a related assurance role.
• Strong report writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities.
• Sound knowledge of risk management and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute risk-based internal audits across corporate and site operations.
• Conduct operational, financial, compliance, and IT-related audits.
• Identify control gaps, process improvement opportunities, and emerging risks.
• Prepare audit reports and present findings to senior management and stakeholders.
• Monitor and follow up audit actions to ensure timely implementation.
• Support the ongoing development of enterprise risk management processes.
• Assist with investigations relating to fraud, non-compliance, and control breaches.
• Liaise with external auditors, regulators, and assurance providers.
• Promote a positive risk and controls culture throughout the organisation.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Autonomy

Risk management

Education

Accounting/Finance/Commerce/Business degree

Job description

Perilya Limited in Adelaide is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to join the Adelaide Head Office and strengthen risk, control and compliance frameworks across the business.

The role will plan and execute risk-based internal audits across corporate and site operations, identify control gaps, and report findings to senior management and the Audit & Risk Committee. Travel to operating sites may be required.