Internal Auditor

Downer Group is seeking an enthusiastic and driven Entry Level Group Internal Auditor to join our Group Internal Audit and Assurance team based in our North Ryde office. This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career in internal audit within a leading ASX-listed company. The Group Internal Auditor plays a critical role in delivering independent and objective assurance to support Downer Group’s strategic, operational, and project objectives. As a key member of the Group Internal Audit and Assurance team, you will assess the effectiveness of internal processes and controls, risk management and governance across Downer’s diverse business units and corporate functions.

This role involves conducting internal audits, risk assessments, advisory reviews, while supporting a culture of continuous improvement, compliance and ethical business conduct.

**Key Responsibilities**

Internal Audit
- Support scoping of internal audits in accordance with the internal audit plan
- Identify and assess key risks and impediments to the delivery of process, projects or business objectives
- Deliver internal audit fieldwork with quality and in a timely manner, by performing meaningful analysis, identifying key risks and controls, and identifying key issues and opportunities for improvement
- Present internal audit results to Business Unit and Business Function auditees (as required)
- Prepare internal audit and advisory reports for presentation to leadership
- Proactively manage the management action follow up review process to ensure key recommendations have been effectively implemented
- Assist with the execution of fraud investigations and other ad-hoc advisory reviews
- Support innovation / continuous improvement in the internal audit approach

Risk Management
- Support the facilitation of risk workshops and promote risk awareness across the business.
- Assist with the implementation and maintenance of enterprise risk frameworks, policies, and systems.
- Support the administration of the enterprise risk management platform.

Key Competencies
- Customer Focus: Anticipates needs, delivers high-quality service, and drives improvements based on feedback.
- Continuous Improvement: Maintains a constant focus on efforts to improve performance, quality and efficiency of work processes
- Stakeholder Engagement: Builds trust and collaborates effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
- Communication & Influence: Communicates clearly, manages conflict constructively, and influences outcomes.
- Team Collaboration: Works cohesively with colleagues to achieve shared goals and contributes to a positive team environment.
- Accountability: Takes ownership of results, meets deadlines, and upholds professional and ethical standards.

**Qualifications and Experience**
- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline.
- 1-3 years’ experience in an internal or external audit function, ideally within a medium-to-large organisation or professional services firm.
- Industry exposure in construction, infrastructure, services, or manufacturing is advantageous.
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
- High level of ethics, professionalism, and attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables and VLOOKUP); Power BI skills are highly regarded.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and service excellence.

**Benefits of working with Downer**
- Work with an ASX listed company, working with market leaders.
- Grow your career with us, we are passionate about giving our people opportunities to grow through personal and professional development and continuous learning:

- Professional development programs
- Access to professional memberships and industry networks
- Be part of a team that cares, we foster a work environment built on support that is flexible around our employee’s wellbeing needs:

- Flexible work arrangements
- Parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Programs promoting diversity and inclusion
- A range of Corporate Benefits, including:

- Discounted services (car hires, hotels, insurance, retail stores, gyms)