Are you looking to contribute to excellence in education by enhancing governance, risk management, and control processes?

The Department of Education is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Internal Auditor to join our dynamic team.

This temporary full-time role, based in Education House, Brisbane CBD, provides a unique opportunity to work across all areas of the department's operations, including schools.

You will be responsible for planning and conducting audits, identifying risks, and providing valuable insights to improve processes. Your work will directly support the department's commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for students, staff, and stakeholders.

If you are passionate about driving continuous improvement, have strong analytical skills, and a proven background in auditing, we encourage you to apply and make a meaningful impact.

Job details

About the Department of Education Internal Audit team:

Our Internal Audit team operates from central and regional offices across Queensland, working collaboratively across all areas of the department's operations and functions. We conduct audits and provide professional advice to support the department's strategic direction, while promoting accountability and high standards of governance, risk management, and internal controls.

We are proud to foster an inclusive and diverse team, united by a shared commitment to driving continuous improvement and delivering effective and efficient outcomes for the department and its stakeholders. Our comprehensive audit plans cover both the department's network of schools and corporate environments.

Your Role:

Reporting to the Audit Manager, you will:

• Plan and conduct compliance and operational audits, as well as other related activities, across all areas of the department's operations, including schools, to enhance governance, risk management, and control processes.
• Provide practical advice to management, including school principals and departmental staff, and make recommendations during audits to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of departmental systems and operations, working closely with Principal Internal Auditors and Internal Audit management.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting audits in line with the branch audit methodology, assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of governance, risk management and control processes, as well as compliance with legislation, directives, policies and procedures.
• Using contemporary auditing tools and techniques, including data-driven auditing, risk and control matrices (RACM), data analytics and visualisation tools, while applying IIA standards in the completion of high-quality audits.
• Preparing detailed reports for Principal Internal Auditors and Internal Audit management, outlining audit findings, root causes, and practical recommendations to address risks and improve processes, in consultation with auditee management.
• Providing practical advice and guidance to management during audits, as well as at other times, to enhance governance, risk management, and control processes.
• Collaborating effectively within teams to promote a cooperative and supportive work environment.

About You:

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Relevant internal audit experience, particularly in large and complex organisations, with a sound understanding of IIA standards and contemporary auditing tools and techniques.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Effective time management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with a dedication to developing your own skills.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with team members and work across all streams of the audit program, promoting a cooperative and supportive work environment.
• Membership in professional organisations such as the IIA, CA ANZ, or CPA is highly regarded, along will prior experience in similar roles.

Benefits:

• Generous superannuation contributions of up to 12.75%.
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Convenient location in Brisbane CBD, close to public transport.

Interested? To Apply:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
• Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

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

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions

Documents

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

• CO690543_26T Role Description (PDF, 278KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants