Director, Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Australia Queensland Government Full time

Are you a qualified audit and risk management leader ready to shape strategic assurance, risk, and compliance across a dynamic Queensland Government department? The Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development is seeking a Director, Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance to lead high impact programs that improve organisational resilience and performance. Based at 1 William Street, Brisbane, this permanent full-time role provides the opportunity to contribute at an executive level while building a strong internal culture of governance, accountability, and innovation.
**About the role**:
As the Director Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance, you will perform the department's Head of Internal Audit function, and lead the delivery of the department's internal audit program, manage the outsourced audit provider via contract. You will also oversee strategic risk management and compliance frameworks. You'll provide expert advice to senior leadership, deliver high-level reporting to executive and audit committees, and ensure the department's practices meet statutory and policy obligations. You'll also play a key role in embedding a proactive approach to risk and governance culture, supporting continuous improvement, and aligning assurance activities with strategic priorities. This role
suits a confident and pragmatic leader who thrives on influencing cultural change and delivering clear, strategic value through audit and risk functions.
**We're looking for a leader who**:

- Holds an appropriate qualification under the Financial Accountability Regulation 2019 (such as CPA, CA, MIPA/FIPA or IIA Australia membership)
- Brings deep experience in leading internal audit, risk management, and compliance programs
- Communicates complex issues clearly and builds strong, trusted relationships with executives, audit committees, and key stakeholders
- Leads strategically, with a focus on accountability, resilience, and collaboration
- Demonstrates sound governance and understands the complexities of public sector compliance
- Is experienced in managing co-sourced audit arrangements and delivering strategic assurance planning
- Holds tertiary qualifications in Governance, Risk Management or related disciplines (highly regarded)

Why join us?
We are committed to being a workplace that focusses on people. This is about building resilience, encouraging innovation, and understanding that learning is a journey that never ends.
We promote a safe, inclusive and respectful place to work where all staff feel valued.
We are a mobile, flexible and agile workforce. We live by our guiding principles - proactive, courageous, pragmatic, collaborative, resilient and respectful - underpinned by the Queensland public service values.
What we offer?
- Competitive superannuation and salary sacrificing options
- Flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance
- A variety of fantastic leave provisions, supported across the broader Queensland public sector
- Rewarding professional career development and training opportunities
- Relocation assistance and provisions
- Have visible impact in your community, and directly contribute to making good jobs, better services and a great lifestyle for all Queenslanders

Work in an inclusive work culture while making an impactful difference for all Queenslanders. To know more about the benefits of working with the Department of
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