Senior Internal Auditor & Risk / Business Continuity Specialist

About the role

An experienced governance professional is sought for a temporary, full-time contract (3-6 months, with possible extension) combining Senior Internal Audit and Risk and Business Continuity responsibilities. The role strengthens the internal control environment, drives operational resilience and evaluates risk and assurance frameworks, reporting directly to senior leadership within Internal Audit and Integrity.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, manage and execute risk-based internal audit and consulting engagements under standard IPPF frameworks and the internal audit plan
• Carry out complex reviews, monitor implementation of audit recommendations and prepare progress reports for executive stakeholders and the Audit Committee
• Review audit reports for quality so recommendations address risk and offer practical improvements
• Lead the Business Continuity Framework, coordinate its implementation and test BCPs across operations
• Help maintain and review Fraud and Corruption Control Plans and run assurance reviews of internal controls and risk indicators
• Run environmental scans to spot emerging threats and design training to raise risk and fraud awareness
• Engage with internal leaders and operational managers and advise on compliance, performance, financial controls and risk capability

Required profile

• Substantial experience applying modern internal audit principles, risk assessment and Business Continuity strategies in complex service delivery settings
• Solid understanding of Fraud and Corruption Control frameworks, governance and internal control evaluation
• Ability to communicate clearly, write reports, facilitate and negotiate, and influence senior leadership and stakeholders
• Advanced analytical skills and ability to solve complex problems and manage competing priorities under tight deadlines
• Current National Police Clearance certificate and valid Australian working rights (citizen, permanent resident or appropriate visa)

Required skills

• Process mapping, data analysis or visual reporting tools (highly desirable)
• IPPF internal audit framework
• Ideal membership or eligibility for IIA, ISACA, CA, CPA or a related tertiary qualification in business, finance or risk