Principal Internal Auditor

7 days ago

Brisbane, Australia Queensland Government Full time

**The Principal Internal Auditor key responsibilities are:

- Perform all types of complex internal audit reviews across departmental governance, operations, systems and processes; delivered in accordance with agreed budgets; determined by clearly defined audit objectives and scope; supported by developed and maintained strategic, risk driven audit programs and evidenced based quality working papers; with results communicated through concise, high-quality and visually inclusive reports.
- Establish and maintain strong working relationships with management to collaborate effectively, promote the role of the internal audit function and enable successful negotiation on achievable and fit-for-purpose internal audit outcomes leading to the implementation of value-add solutions improving governance, risk management and internal control frameworks within the department.
- Contribute to the provision of independent, timely and professional advice to management, as well as represent the internal audit unit on departmental committees, working groups and other applicable sector wide forums.
- Assist in the development of the Strategic Internal Audit Plan to ensure effective, balanced audit coverage across the department that captures current and emerging risks and departmental priorities.
- Assist with the maintenance of high quality, succinct and meaningful dashboard reports (utilising contemporary visualisation software (such as PowerBI)) that showcase the performance of the internal audit function.
- Assist in the development and review of contemporary internal audit methodologies, ensuring alignment with the professional global auditing standards.
- Contribute to the maintenance of a quality assurance program of work for the unit, such as performing quality assurance reviews on related work performed by others to ascertain quality of performance, compliance with established practices and to identify improvement opportunities.
- Contribute to the efficient and effective functioning of the internal audit unit to ensure the timely delivery of agreed deliverables against the Strategic Internal Audit Plan, and the provision of expert advice and strategic insights to the Internal Audit team.
- Maintain a sound knowledge and awareness of information technology and systems pertaining to the department and undertake continuing professional development activities necessary to effectively discharge responsibilities in a dynamic environment.

Role specific/technical skills
- Possession of formal tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as accounting or business, together with professional membership and accreditation with a recognised accounting body such as CPA Australia (CPA) or Chartered Accountants Australia (CA), or accreditation as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) through the Institute of Internal Auditors is highly desirable.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/646181/25

Closing Date: Tuesday, 15th July 2025
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