Senior Internal Audit Consultant / Manager

About the role

Axiom Associates, a consultancy delivering internal audit, risk and assurance services to Federal Government agencies and private organisations, is hiring Senior Consultants and Managers. The role moves beyond checklist auditing into risk-based, insight-led assurance, working directly with senior decision-makers and helping shape how internal audit is delivered.

Key responsibilities

• Lead defined workstreams within internal audit and assurance engagements, or lead end-to-end engagements at Manager level
• Design risk-based audit scopes, testing strategies and methodologies
• Assess governance, risk management and control frameworks
• Engage senior stakeholders and turn findings into practical, strategic insights
• Deliver work aligned to IIA standards, produce clear reports and mentor junior consultants
• Contribute to proposals, scoping decisions, client growth and practice growth
• Help shape the firm's internal audit methodology and framework

Required profile

• Experienced internal audit professional with judgement, credibility and leadership presence
• Australian citizenship required
• Eligible for an Australian Government security clearance

What we offer

• 16 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers
• Hybrid working and a Central Barton office near the lake
• Wellbeing support and lifestyle perks via Flare
• Progression to Senior Manager and beyond, with direct access to Partners
• Executive mentoring and support for CA/CPA/IIA/CISA certifications
• Training and opportunities to contribute to thought leadership

Applications close on Sunday 6 December 2026; candidates can apply via LinkedIn or contact the recruiter for a confidential discussion.