senior assurance and audit specialist

1 week ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Brisbane City Council Full time $132,572 - $144,942 per year

Personnel Area:
Public Transport Services

Branch:
Engineering and Asset Management

Salary Range:
Band 7 $132,572 - $144,942 + Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for full-time positions and effective from 08 October 2025)
Work type:
Temporary Full-time

Duration:
Up to 12 months

Location
: Primary location Toowong with site travel as required

Our Business
Public Transport Services (PTS) is a group that brings together Commercial and Contract Services, Engineering and Asset Management (EAM), Strategy and Network Services and Transport Operations. Together, these branches help keep our city moving.

Whether by bus, CityCat or ferry, e-bike or e-scooter, and Metro, our group manages bus contracts with Translink, ferry, e-mobility scheme and personalised public transport operators, that enable us to support the transport choices of Brisbane residents and visitors.

The Role
As an SME in audit and compliance you will play a critical role in assessing and identifying operational risks and associated treatments. This role will analyse performance data to ascertain trends and then will audit internal controls to evaluate the effectiveness of EAM'S people, processes, systems, assets and to be able to provide professional advice and recommendations on appropriate risk management actions to strengthen EAM. You will be a valued partner engaging with all levels of EAM and various teams across PTS and Council.

About You
To be successful you will have:

  • strong analytical skills and considerable experience in summarising complex material, identify opportunities and developing recommendations
  • considerable expertise in utilising best practice compliance and performance management in an asset intensive environment
  • strong verbal, written, interpersonal, presentation, influencing and negotiation skills
  • strong practical problem-solving skills rooted in the use of information management (E.g. data bases and business intelligence tools)
  • proven leadership capabilities consistent with Council's Leadership Blueprint.

Tertiary qualifications relevant to the role is desirable, however candidates with equivalent experience are highly encouraged to apply.

Benefits of working for Council include:

  • flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
  • free gym and wellness centre
  • award winning superannuation fund
  • generous leave provisions
  • competitive salary.

Benefits of working for Council:
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How to apply:
Click on the 'I'm interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload a tailored resume and one-page cover letter demonstrating your suitability to the position.

For more information:
Please call Larissa Robl on

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council's Diversity and Inclusion team.

Closing Date:
Sunday 12 October 2025 at 11:55pm AEST

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with 'Gold Employer' status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

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