Company overview:
A trusted, Australian-owned advisory firm dedicated to helping public sector organisations make informed decisions that drive positive change. With a strong focus on government, healthcare, and education, they provide expert guidance in strategy, finance, risk, cybersecurity, data, digital solutions, and infrastructure. Their goal is to create stronger, more secure, and more sustainable communities by aligning their work with public sector values.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute internal audit engagements for public sector clients, addressing operational, strategic, compliance, and financial risks.
• Develop and implement internal audit plans, conduct fieldwork, test internal controls, and prepare detailed reports.
• Manage multiple client engagements, ensuring high-quality service delivery within the governance, risk, and compliance space.
• Collaborate with both national and local teams, mentoring junior colleagues and fostering a strong team culture across various sectors.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying risks, enhancing controls, and improving business processes.
• Take ownership of project delivery, contribute to service development, and provide technical leadership while presenting insights to senior stakeholders.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Proven experience in internal audit and risk management, with a track record of leading audit engagements or programs, ideally within the public sector/government entity or professional services.
• A bachelor’s degree, with additional professional certifications (e.g., CIA, RMIA, CISA) being highly valued.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, risk assessments, risk management principles, and internal audit methodologies.
• Skilled in leadership and project management, effectively overseeing internal audit engagements while coordinating with client teams and stakeholders.