Senior Internal Auditor

17 hours ago


Sydney Western Suburbs NSW, Australia NSW Government Full time $129,693 - $142,665 per year

Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.

  • Oversee the delivery of the internal audit program
  • Ongoing full-time opportunity available
  • Parramatta location with flexible working supported, and some travel to Penrith and the Bradfield City Centre offices is required
  • Salary relative to experience and ranges from $129,693 to $142,665 + super

What's in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

The role

As a Senior Internal Auditor, you'll support the Manager, Audit by coordinating and conducting internal audits and risk-related activities. Your role involves ensuring these audits are completed on time and meet professional standards, while also providing valuable advice to improve governance, risk management, and control effectiveness across the agency.

You'll face challenges such as applying innovative audit techniques, managing a high-volume and diverse workload, and building strong relationships with stakeholders. Your key responsibilities include developing audit plans, conducting audits, providing high-level advice, and ensuring the implementation of audit recommendations.

The role will work on supporting the internal audit function of the Bradfield Development Authority based in Penrith and the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility based in the Bradfield City Centre. The role provides a unique opportunity to oversee the delivery of the internal audit program and provide administrative support for the preparation of papers, meeting arrangements, and attendance at the Audit and Risk Committee.

In this role, you will be required to travel to and work from the Penrith and Bradfield City Centre offices on occasion.

Come and join us in this dynamic and leading public sector internal audit team at DPHI. Here are just a few of the advantages:

  • Professional internal audit function assessed by the Institute of Internal Auditors Australia as fully in conformance with the International Professional Practices Framework.
  • Major NSW Government Department specialising in planning, property, valuations, land management, public spaces, local Government, and committed to delivering thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.
  • All the usual public sector benefits including flexible and hybrid working arrangements, career and development support, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and a welcoming and inclusive workplace where you are empowered to succeed whilst also prioritising your health and wellbeing.
  • Diverse range of internal audit topics and advisory services that will challenge you to think creatively, innovate and add value to enhance governance arrangements, strengthen internal controls, and mitigate corporate risks.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Internal Auditor

What you will bring to the role

  • Expertise in Internal Auditing: Conducting and coordinating internal audits, ensuring they meet professional and quality standards.
  • Risk Management Skills: Developing and implementing risk-based audit plans and strategies.
  • Advisory Capabilities: Providing high-level advice on internal controls, business processes, risk management, and governance.
  • Data Analysis Proficiency: Applying data analytical and modelling tools to evaluate risks and controls.
  • Relationship Building: Maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Project Management: Coordinating and tracking the implementation of audit recommendations and producing periodic reports.
  • Fraud Prevention: Assisting in the development and implementation of fraud and corruption prevention strategies.
  • Adaptability: Managing a high-volume, diverse workload while applying innovative audit techniques.
  • Communication Skills: Delivering clear, concise, and practical recommendations to support continuous improvement.

What is an essential requirement:

  • Relevant professional qualification (e.g. CA, CPA, CIA, CISA)
  • Membership with a relevant professional body such as the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and/or Information Systems Audit & Control Association (ISACA)
  • Demonstrated experience in undertaking internal audit engagements including preparing internal audit reports and documentation.
  • A Criminal History Check is a requirement of this role.

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities.

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close 11:55PM on Wednesday 15 October 2025

Should you require further information about the role please contact Elveena Rama on

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via or HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn



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