CCLHD - Assurance Professional Lead - Corporate Governance and Assurance

Employment Type:
Permanent Full Time

Position Classification:
Health Manager Level 4

Remuneration:
Commencing Salary $141,974 per annum

Hours Per Week:
38

Location:
Central Coast

Requisition ID:
REQ606241

Applications Close:
Tuesday, 21 October 2025 at 11.59pm

Are you ready to step into a strategic leadership role where integrity, impact, and innovation meet? Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is seeking an
Assurance Professional Lead
to join our
Corporate Governance and Assurance
team – a pivotal position designed for an accomplished assurance expert who thrives on driving high standards, influencing change, and mentoring the next generation of auditors.

About The Opportunity
As our
Assurance Professional Lead
, you will be the trusted expert on internal audit best practices, governance frameworks, and integrated risk management. Working closely with the Director of Corporate Governance and Assurance, you will:

• Lead and shape the development of our Internal Audit Strategy
• Drive and oversee complex audit programs across the District
• Maintain the highest professional standards, aligned with the 2024 Global Internal Auditing Standards
• Strengthen assurance integration with risk and corporate governance functions
• Mentor and empower a high-performing, multidisciplinary team
• Be a key advisor on integrity matters, fraud risk, and public interest disclosures

Your work will play a critical role in upholding trust, transparency, and continuous improvement across the health district.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description.

About You
We are looking for someone who has:

• Qualifications in accounting, audit, law or a related discipline – or extensive experience in internal audit, along with current membership of a relevant professional body such as the Institute of Internal Auditors.
• A strong ability to lead and influence teams, ensuring professional auditing standards are implemented and maintained in line with the Institute of Internal Auditors' requirements.
• Experience in evolving audit practices, with the capability to apply and embed contemporary audit methodologies and techniques.
• Proven expertise in managing complex audits and investigations, with a track record of delivering high-quality, insightful outcomes.
• Highly developed interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior leaders to promote integrated assurance across governance, risk, and compliance.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
• Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Need more information?
Karen Berry

Phone:

Email:

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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You're also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD- or call for one-on-one support.

Vaccination Requirements
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

Category A positions:
Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.

Category B positions:
Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

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