Manager Internal Audit
Location - Parramatta
Employment type – Temporary full-time role until 15 March 2028
Salary - $149,739.00 pa - $173,174.00 pa, plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Your role
Internal audit is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an agency's operations.
It helps an agency accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.
The Internal Audit team provides an independent and objective review and advisory service to:
- provide assurance to the Secretary, and the Audit and Risk Committee, that the Department’s financial and operational controls, designed to manage the Department’s risks and achieve the entity’s objectives, are operating in an efficient, effective, and ethical manner; and
- assist management in improving the Department’s business performance.
What you’ll do
- Manage the development of the Strategic Internal Audit Program (SIAP) in conjunction with the Chief Audit Executive through extensive stakeholder consultation across the organisation.
- Manage and deliver internal audit reviews across operational, IT, financial and compliance areas in line with the SIAP and management requests.
- Ensure internal audit projects and advisory activities are delivered on time and to a high standard, in accordance with the Internal Audit Charter, NSW Government policies and the Global Internal Audit Standards.
- Prepare and coordinate Internal Audit reports and papers for the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC), and support responses to requests from external agencies such as the Audit Office of NSW, Ombudsman and ICAC.
- Monitor and report on the progress of audit recommendations, provide updates to the ARC, and support management to address audit findings and risks.
- Maintain quality standards across internal audit activities and support continuous improvement in line with the DCJ Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP).
- Build strong working relationships with stakeholders and provide advice on governance, risk management and internal controls.
- Manage internal audit resources including staff, projects and budget, while supporting team performance and development.
The Internal Audit team is a diverse, highly capable group of ten professionals, including this role, who work collaboratively to deliver meaningful insights across the organisation. Our environment is friendly, supportive, and grounded in a strong culture of trust, integrity, and respect. The successful candidate will join a team that values open communication, encourages continuous learning, and takes pride in producing high‑quality work that strengthens governance and drives positive outcomes.
What we’re looking for
The ideal candidate is an experienced internal audit professional who brings strong judgement, integrity, and a commitment to public service. They have a solid understanding of government processes, risk management, and compliance requirements, and can translate complex issues into clear, practical advice.
They are skilled at leading and developing a team, building productive relationships, and working confidently with senior leaders and stakeholders. The candidate is organised, curious, and proactive, able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of quality and independence. Above all, they model ethical behaviour, support a culture of trust and accountability, and contribute to continuous improvement across the organisation.
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What We Offer
We offer a variety of benefits, including:
- A challenging and rewarding career
- Flexible, autonomous work environment
- Competitive pay and conditions
- Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
- Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
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We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.
Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the 2 targeted questions below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:
Targeted Question 1
Describe your approach to designing or contributing to the development of an assurance map. What worked well, and what would you improve?
Targeted Question 2
What strategies have you used to enhance the internal audit report writing skills amongst junior auditors?
Applications close Sunday, 28 June 2026 at 11:59 pm AEST.
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Lakshmi Satyanarayana on 0484 575 322or at [email protected]
If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Anjy Fayad on 02 9765 3042 or via [email protected]
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Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.
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