About the Role

The Internal Auditor ensures that organisational processes; and the goods and services that result; comply with the requirements of required standards and reports to the Children’s Services Director regarding possible improvements and corrections. The role of internal audit is to provide independent assurance that a service meets risk management, governance and internal control processes are operating effectively and meet the appropriate regulations.

Your duties will include but are not limited to:

• Develops annual audit plan for Communities@Work, considering the requirements of Children’s Services.
• Performs preliminary planning and establishes direction for audits, in consultation with the Director, Children’s Services.
• Manages schedule and execution of audit assignments, ensuring appropriate audit planning, use of relevant documentation and developing audit reports.
• Coordinates and interacts with managers and staff, as well as with the external audit and regulatory bodies, as required, as well as interacting with clients and suppliers, to fulfilled audit objectives of the assigned program area.
• Consults with and advises administrators, managers, and staff on operational and administrative issues identified during the audit
• Stays up to date with new and changed policies and procedures, including changes to regulatory ratings, as well as builds general awareness of local, state, and federal laws, as applicable.
• Coordinates and interacts with external auditors, where deemed necessary.
• Delivers quality Internal Audit reports with value-adding insights, issues and recommendations
• Prepares and presents internal audit report that accurately reflects audit results, supported by clearly documented and communicated internal auditing process.
• Supports compliance reporting, monitoring of corrective actions and preventative actions.
• Contributes to Internal Audit strategic planning, supported by awareness and understanding of business risks, related to areas undergoing compliance checks.

What We Need from You

• Maintain current ‘Working with Vulnerable People’ registration
• Early Childhood Approved Qualification (Diploma or above)
• Familiarity with risk-based audit methodology
• Audit report writing skills
• Communication and presentation skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, outcome-focused.
• Strong stakeholder management
• Current Driver’s Licence

Desirable

• Auditing standards knowledge

Benefits for You

• Accrue paid leave - 14.5 days sick leave and 20.5 days annual leave per year (pro-rata for part-time).
• Enjoy salary packaging benefits to take home more pay.
• Immediate discounts if your child is enrolled in our services *conditions apply
• Additional benefits include professional development and further study opportunities with our RTO and partnering organisations.
• 12 weeks Paid Parental Leave – After 12 months of continuous service

About Us

Communities at Work is Canberra's leading not-for-profit provider of early education and care. We invest in local community services. We’ve won the ACT Training Awards "Large Employer of the Year" five times in a row.

How to Apply

• To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for this role. to [email protected]. Applications close on 11th March 2025.
• Please call the HR Services and Recruitment Team on 02 6293 6200 if you have any questions or want to have a confidential discussion.