Senior Manager Project Audit

Great Southern Bank (Formerly CUA); Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid work

Professional development and study 지원

Wellbeing initiatives including coach/

Job summary

Great Southern Bank is seeking a Senior Manager - Project Audit to provide independent assurance over strategic initiatives, ensuring governance and risk are managed effectively.

As part of Internal Audit leadership, you will partner with executives and sponsors to deliver trusted insights that strengthen decision-making and drive successful project outcomes through rigorous audits and clear recommendations.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in project audit, project assurance or similar governance role.
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks, delivery methodologies and risk management.
• Experience providing independent challenge to executives and senior stakeholders.
• Exposure to transformation, technology or strategic change programs.
• Analytical skills to identify risks and propose practical controls.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Accounting/finance or technical qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leading independent project and programme audits across the Bank's enterprise portfolio and key strategic initiatives.
• Developing and enhancing Internal Audit’s project audit methodology and approach.
• Assessing project governance, delivery risks, controls, financial oversight and programme performance.
• Providing clear, practical and commercially focused assurance recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Identifying themes and emerging risks across projects and escalating insights that matter most to the Bank.
• Building trusted relationships with executives, programme sponsors and delivery leaders across the organisation.
• Presenting audit outcomes and assurance findings to senior leadership and governance forums.
• Supporting the continuous improvement of Internal Audit practices and mentoring team members through coaching and guidance.

Skills

Project audit

Governance frameworks

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Executive reporting

Transformation programs

Analytical thinking

Education

Tertiary qualifications in business/finance/technology

CA/CPA/CIA or equivalent

Job description

Senior Manager - Project Audit

At Great Southern Bank, we're purpose-led and customer-owned, which means our success is measured by the positive impact we create for customers, communities and each other. As Senior Manager - Project Audit, you'll play a key role in providing independent assurance over some of the Bank's most significant initiatives, helping ensure strategic projects are delivered with strong governance, effective risk management and clear accountability.

Working as part of our Internal Audit leadership team, you'll partner with executives, project sponsors and senior stakeholders across the organisation to provide trusted insights that strengthen decision‑making and support successful project outcomes.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Leading independent project and programme audits across the Bank's enterprise portfolio and key strategic initiatives.
• Developing and enhancing Internal Audit’s project audit methodology and approach.
• Assessing project governance, delivery risks, controls, financial oversight and programme performance.
• Providing clear, practical and commercially focused assurance recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Identifying themes and emerging risks across projects and escalating insights that matter most to the Bank.
• Building trusted relationships with executives, programme sponsors and delivery leaders across the organisation.
• Presenting audit outcomes and assurance findings to senior leadership and governance forums.
• Supporting the continuous improvement of Internal Audit practices and mentoring team members through coaching and guidance.

What you’ll bring:

• Significant experience in project audit, project assurance, programme assurance or a similar governance and risk‑focused role.
• Strong understanding of project governance frameworks, delivery methodologies, risk management and control environments.
• Experience providing independent challenge and assurance to executives and senior stakeholders.
• Exposure to transformation, technology or strategic change programs.
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to identify risks, evaluate controls and provide practical recommendations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to influence at senior levels.
• Tertiary qualifications in business, finance, accounting, technology, engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional qualifications such as CA, CPA, CIA or equivalent will be highly regarded.

Why Great Southern Bank?

Whatever your role with us, you'll be part of a force for good. As one of Australia's largest customer‑owned banks, we're committed to helping all Australians own their own home while creating a workplace where our people can thrive.

Some of our benefits include:

• Flexible and hybrid ways of working.
• Professional development, study support and career growth opportunities.
• Additional wellbeing initiatives including wellbeing coaching and a dedicated day for you.
• Discounts across a range of Great Southern Bank products and services.
• A supportive, inclusive and purpose‑driven culture where your contribution makes a difference.

At Great Southern Bank, we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, connected and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

Imagine working for a bank that truly helps people. You can.