Manager - Internal Audit - Risk Consulting

. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours – please speak with us about potential options.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead the delivery internal audit projects, ensuring that all engagements are completed on time, within scope and to the highest standards of quality.

• Work closely with clients to understand their risks and develop tailored internal audit strategies that effectively address risk management and process controls.

• Apply your project management skills to oversee the successful execution of audit plans, from initiation to completion.

Skills and attributes for success

• 5+ years’ experience in project delivery, perhaps within the internal audit or risk management space, or within the public sector.

• A foundation in risk and control principles, a track record of managing audit or risk related projects with diligence and precision, or a willingness to learn.

• Australian citizenship and the ability to work in Canberra. The applicant needs to be willing to hold or upgrade to an NV1 clearance.

• A strong sense of curiosity and a passion for solving problems.

• A strong grasp of risk and control principles and a keen understanding of public sector challenges and opportunities.

• A proven track record in leading and delivering challenging projects.

• Knowledge of risk management, control frameworks and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of audit quality and integrity.

• Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to manage and inspire a team of professionals through all phases of the audit lifecycle (or similar projects).

• Experience in developing and executing internal audit strategies and roadmaps, or a keen interest to learn.

• A consultative approach to building client relationships, with a focus on understanding client needs and delivering tailored solutions.

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• Excellent communication, inter-personal and organisational skills, with the capacity to influence project teams towards successful delivery.

• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, or similar) or a commitment to achieving them.

• Tertiary qualifications in finance, accounting, public administration, or a related field.

• Experience with digital audit tools and enthusiasm for adopting cutting-edge technologies

What We Offer You

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more .

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