Internal Audit Coordinator

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1

Remuneration: $84,436 - $112,331

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ603822

Advertising Closes: 25 September 2025

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).

Join Our Team - Internal Audit Coordinator (HM1)

Are you passionate about integrity, governance and supporting high-quality audit processes? We are looking for a skilled and proactive Internal Audit Coordinator to join our Internal Audit and Risk Directorate in Port Macquarie.

About the Role

In this role you will play a key part in supporting to the internal audit function within the Internal Audit and Risk Directorate by coordinating administrative processes and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations. Your responsibilities will include:

• managing key registers such as the Public Interest Disclosures (PID) Register,
• supporting mandatory notifications (including Section 11 ICAC reporting),
• providing high level secretariat support to the Audit and Risk Committee,
• facilitating the scheduling, logistics and tracking of internal audit activities and follow-up actions,
• providing executive assistance to the Director (Chief Audit Executive and Chief Risk Officer) and Associate Director of Internal Audit, and
• supporting fraud and corruption prevention activities.

This is a full-time permanent role based in Port Macquarie.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or equivalent work experience
• Knowledge of internal audit processes and governance frameworks (or ability to rapidly acquire it)
• Demonstrated proficiency in time management and organisational skills
• Integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality when managing sensitive information
• effective interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-performing internal audit team and play a key role in supporting governance and assurance across the district.

It may particularly suit someone with experience as an Executive Assistant who is looking for a new challenge with broader responsibilities, or someone interested in internal audit who wants to gain exposure to the function and explore a potential career path in the field.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your skills in a dynamic and purpose-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit

Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager.

This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category B positions prior to offer.

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