The Senior Director leads the Assurance and Advisory Services function within the Corporate Affairs Division, delivering an independent and objective internal audit program that enhances governance, accountability, and performance across Gold Coast Health

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Senior Director (Assurance and Advisory Services) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Contribute to strategic planning, reviews, and risk/compliance activities
• Ensure audits comply with standards, ethics, legislation, and frameworks
• Maintain independence, reporting to Audit and Risk Committee and Executive Director
• Lead and review the three-year Strategic and Annual Internal Audit Plans

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Tertiary qualification in accounting, auditing, commerce, business, or a related field
• Membership (or eligibility for membership) with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or equivalent professional body
• Demonstrated experience in leading internal audit functions within large, complex organisations, preferably in the public or health sector
• Detailed knowledge of internal audit standards, ethical codes, risk management frameworks, and relevant legislation including the Financial Accountability Act 2009 (Qld)
• High-level skills in conducting complex audits, preparing quality audit reports, and presenting to executive and board-level committees
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Permanent full time
• Base salary ranging from $174 339 - $188 056 per annum

About Us

The Corporate Affairs Division at Gold Coast Health is responsible for the delivery of strategic communications (internal and external), corporate governance, and legal services that align with contemporary governance and legal practice standards.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Wednesday, 24 September 2025

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC658492

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• GC658492 - RD (PDF, 581KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 268KB)
  Information Package for Applicants