Internal Auditor

• Permanent Full-Time opportunity available (9-day fortnight)
• Qualified Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Graduate Certificate in Internal Auditing (GradCertIA) or be willing to work towards one of these or equivalent qualifications
• LGO7 ($103,497 - $109,840 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience

Why Choose Us
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.

Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.

We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.

We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.

Council's vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.

Our Vision:
A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.

Our Purpose:
Grow Townsville

Our Values:
Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment

About The Role
Are you passionate about governance, compliance, and risk management and examining the many components that make up local government? Townsville City Council is seeking a skilled Internal Auditor to play a vital role in strengthening our corporate governance framework and ensuring accountability to our community.

In this role, you will be responsible for assisting the Senior Internal Auditor in delivering the Annual Internal Audit Plan and providing expert advice and reports to the Councils Audit & Risk Committee and Chief Executive Officer, enabling informed decision-making and supporting Members and Management in discharging their responsibilities to the community. The position supports risk-based auditing and promoting effective risk management practices across Council, contributing to a culture of transparency and continuous improvement.

We are looking for someone with strong knowledge of internal audit principles and risk management, excellent analytical and communication skills, and the ability to prepare clear and concise reports. You should be able to work independently when required to complete assigned tasks and collaboratively with the Senior Internal Auditor and Management to achieve governance objectives.

About You
Our ideal applicant will have a high level of written and verbal communication skills with proficiency in preparation of business analysis, correspondence and reports using the Microsoft Office suite of applications with knowledge of an internal control environment for a local government.

How To Apply
Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.

If you wish to discuss this position further, please contact Adam on

For Further Information Review The Position Description.
Closing Date: 11.45pm, 15 th January 2026
What We Offer

• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Natural Disaster Leave
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program
• The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact

or phone for a confidential discussion.

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