Temporary Internal Auditor

**Undertake Audits covering operations, performance, compliance, and more**
- **12-month contract with potential for becoming permanent**
- **Salary of $88,129.26 pro rata 3 days per week + superannuation**

**About Us**

The City of Ryde was recognised as an Employer of Choice in the Australian Business Awards and is a progressive local Council, all centrally located only 12 kilometres from Sydney. We are home to Macquarie Park which is poised to become the fourth largest GDP producing centre in Australia by 2036. We also enjoy pristine riverfronts and bushland, world-class hospitals, and a leading University. Importantly, we are home to over 13,000 businesses and around 130,000 hard-working, compassionate, and enterprising people who rightly expect their Council to support their hopes and aspirations. With a diverse multicultural population, and the rapid growth of millennials and young professionals - by far our single largest demographic - we know our community is looking to our Council for authentic and strategic leadership to ensure the Ryde community continues to be provided with lifestyle and opportunity at their doorstep.

**About the Role**

This role will be a temporary 12-month contract 3 days per week, with a potential of full-time employment after 1 year.

Some of the key duties will include:

- Developing, maintaining and progressing a best practice Internal Audit function servicing Council
- Undertaking Audits covering operations, performance, compliance, best value over all Council functions
- Undertaking analysis utilising CAAT’s and best practice functions
- Maintain and develop Council’s Internal Audit reputation

The position of Temporary Internal Auditor will report to the Internal Auditor and will have the following authority to enable the conduct of their role:

- To have complete and unfettered access to any Council premises, including all offices, stores, works depots, community halls etc. used by Council in the conduct of its operations or activities.
- To have complete and unfettered access to any books of account, records, files (electronic or otherwise), documents or other associated items relating to the operations of Council.
- To be supplied with all relevant information requested.
- To be provided with every assistance by staff in the performance of the duties.
- This role is located at the North Ryde Office but may require working at other Council locations during this time.

**Key requirements**
- Tertiary qualifications in disciplines such as Auditing, Accounting, Business, Economics or Commerce
- Extensive and recent Internal and/or External Audit experience in a medium to large organisation, local and /or state government.
- Demonstrated experience in the adherence to established strategic internal audit plans.
- Extensive experience in the end-to end execution of audits to the professional practice standards for internal audit issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
- Well-developed communication skills, both verbal and written that demonstrate ability to consult, negotiate and mediate issues at all levels within the organisation and with key stakeholders.
- Current Driver's licence.

Your commencing salary will be $88,129.26 pro rata 3 days per week **+ superannuation**

Please note: In line with Council’s COVIDSafe Workplace Policy & Procedure all staff are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

**Culture & Benefits**
- Commitment to providing opportunities for work/life balance
- Hybrid work from home and office arrangements available
- Flexibility regarding start and finish times to suit your lifestyle
- 18 weeks paid parental leave
- 3 extra grant days at Christmas to ensure you have time to enjoy the holiday
- Annual performance reviews and Award increases
- Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member
- Various health & well-being initiatives (i.e., flu vaccinations, skin checks, etc.)

**How to apply**

We have a two stage interview process. The first stage of the interview process is the completion of the below questions. Please ensure you give full answers, showcasing your abilities and experience. Your answers, in conjunction with your resume, will determine if you are invited to an in person interview. This is normally the final stage in the interview process.

If you would like to know more, please see the Position Description or call Barry Zandbaf on 0418 604 199 for a confidential discussion.

**City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety