Director – Risk Advisory and Internal Audit

About the role

Reporting to the Risk, Programs and Cyber Managing Director, this senior leadership position will grow and build Scyne Advisory’s risk advisory and internal audit practice, delivering high‑quality services to public‑sector clients.

Key responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complex governance, risk, program assurance and internal audit engagements for a broad client base.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders and support line‑1, 2 and 3 transformation, modernisation and digitisation programmes.
• Mentor multidisciplinary teams, foster a collaborative culture and develop local and national capability in GRC and assurance.
• Identify and convert business development opportunities, contribute to RFTs, proposals and thought‑leadership materials.

Required profile

• 10–15 years of experience in governance, risk, compliance and internal audit, preferably in the public sector or professional services.
• Proven ability to manage large‑scale audit or risk transformation programmes and build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and certifications such as CAANZ, CPA, CIA or Risk Management Institute of Australasia.

Required skills

• Deep understanding of governance, risk management and internal audit frameworks and methodologies.
• Experience with automation and AI‑enabled delivery of risk solutions.

What we offer

• Market‑leading parental leave (26 weeks flexible) and a six‑month minimum service requirement.
• Flex‑working arrangements, additional paid leave weeks, smart‑device reimbursement and wellness allowances.
• Full superannuation contributions for up to 12 months, including unpaid parental leave.