Senior Manager Audit and Risk

Tafe Nsw; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 204,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

TAFE NSW is seeking a Senior Manager Audit and Risk to lead the day-to-day operations of its audit and risk management function. The role focuses on implementing audit plans, managing risk, and improving governance across strategic, operational, compliance, or financial areas.

The successful candidate will oversee large-scale programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with the Chief Audit Executive. Australian working arrangement and WWCC required, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Have a degree or qualification in a related field or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.
• Extensive experience overseeing the development and implementation of large-scale audit and risk management programs and activities.
• Valid Working with Children Check required prior to commencement.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chief Audit Executive in managing day-to-day operations of TAFE NSW's audit and risk management functions.
• Ensure the effective implementation of audit plans and risk management strategies.
• Ensure governance processes, internal standards and external regulations are met and continuously improved.

Skills

Audit & risk management leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Strategic planning

Education

Degree in related field

Job description

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Senior Manager Audit and Risk

Location negotiable (depending on campus availability) - some intrastate travel may be required

Temporary full-time opportunity, up to 7th April 2028

$231,082 package includes salary ($203,592), employer's superannuation and annual leave loading

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish.

We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work and inspire our performance.

We invest in our people

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and depending on your role, a 35 hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

This position supports the Chief Audit Executive in managing the day-to-day operations of TAFE NSW's audit and risk management functions, ensuring the effective implementation of audit plans and risk management strategies, compliance with internal standards and external regulations, and continued improvements in governance processes, focusing on either strategic, operational, compliance, or financial aspects as required.

About You

The successful candidate will:

• have a degree or qualification in a related field or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience
• have extensive experience in overseeing the development and implementation of large-scale audit and risk management programs and activities
• meet the focus capabilities for the role set out in the Position Description
• hold a valid Working with Children Check (required prior to commencement).

To find out more about the role, click to view the Role Description.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

TAFE NSW is committed to building a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

Targeted Question

TAFE NSW operates in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. Please describe an example where you successfully led and embedded a significant risk management initiative across a large or dispersed organisation. What specific strategies did you use to engage operational leaders and ensure sustainable adoption?

Applications close 11:55pm AEDT Thursday 19th November 2026

Additional Information

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries:
Contact Kayla Smith, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at [e-mail]

Role-specific enquiries:
Contact Deepak Hariharan, Director Governance & Chief Audit Executive, via email at [e-mail]

For support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit our Application Process page, and explore the helpful resources available through I Work for NSW.

This is a child-related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre-employment process.

To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

An eligibility list, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.

Location is negotiable across our TAFE NSW campuses. Please note that preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer.

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