Senior Risk & Internal Audit Advisor

rsmaus; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM Australia is seeking a Senior Consultant in Risk Advisory Services to lead internal audit, compliance and advisory engagements across public and private sectors. You will manage projects, mentor teams and maintain high-quality working papers while delivering practical recommendations.

The role combines analytical thinking, stakeholder engagement and hands-on fieldwork to improve governance and control environments.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' internal audit and risk advisory experience, ideally within Professional Services
• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail
• Strong leadership and mentoring capability
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Strong report-writing and analytical skills
• Experience in process mapping, problem solving and control testing
• Solid understanding of governance, compliance and performance-focused reviews
• Knowledge of IIA GIAS and ISO 31000 risk principles
• Secure clearance eligibility for Commonwealth government work

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of internal audit, compliance and advisory engagements, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Lead, mentor and train team members while ensuring methodology and quality compliance.
• Prepare engagement budgets, monitor costs and manage project resourcing effectively.
• Conduct technical and operational reviews across clients with differing risk profiles.
• Develop understanding of client systems, processes and internal control environments.
• Prepare and maintain high-quality electronic working papers for Manager/Partner review.
• Draft clear, practical internal audit reports with commercial recommendations.
• Identify emerging issues and propose solutions to clients and managers.
• Build strong relationships with clients at senior levels and participate in business development activities.
• Deliver presentations and contribute meaningfully to client and team meetings.
• Stay across relevant industry trends, risks and regulatory changes.

Skills

Internal audit

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Governance

Education

Relevant tertiary degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

RSM Australia is seeking a Senior Consultant in Risk Advisory Services to lead internal audit, compliance and advisory engagements across public and private sectors. You will manage projects, mentor teams and maintain high-quality working papers while delivering practical recommendations.

The role combines analytical thinking, stakeholder engagement and hands-on fieldwork to improve governance and control environments.