Senior Public Sector Risk & Internal Audit Consultant

BDO; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO's Risk Advisory team in NSW is seeking a Senior Consultant / Assistant Manager to deliver internal audits, risk assessments and assurance engagements for public sector clients, including NSW state government clusters and related agencies. You will apply IIA/ISO31000 principles, generate clear recommendations and produce high quality reports that support governance and value.

The role offers exposure to a diverse client base, opportunities for career progression, mentoring of junior staff,

Qualifications

• Ideally an accounting or business degree with relevant certifications.
• Knowledge of internal audit and risk management practices (IIA, ISO31000).
• Experience in internal audits, risk assessments, and risk management reviews.
• Experience working with public sector clients.
• Experience auditing of financial and operational processes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Exposure to ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, TechOne).

Responsibilities

• Deliver internal audits, risk assessments and assurance projects per BDO methodologies; write reports and engage with clients.
• Recommend policy, procedure, process, system and control improvements through internal audits.
• Contribute to business development: networking, proposals and client pitches.
• Prepare scoping documents and reports; assist in developing new methodologies and offerings.
• Collaborate with Partners and Senior Managers to schedule work across the practice.
• Mentor junior staff and develop their skills.
• Maintain client relationships and identify future opportunities.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk consulting

Public sector experience

Microsoft Office

Stakeholder management

Education

Accounting or business degree

CA/IIA membership desired

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, TechOne)

Job description

BDO's Risk Advisory team in NSW is seeking a Senior Consultant / Assistant Manager to deliver internal audits, risk assessments and assurance engagements for public sector clients, including NSW state government clusters and related agencies. You will apply IIA/ISO31000 principles, generate clear recommendations and produce high quality reports that support governance and value.

The role offers exposure to a diverse client base, opportunities for career progression, mentoring of junior staff,