About Your New Role
As the Principal Assurance Officer, you will play a key role in strengthening governance across one of Queensland's largest health services. This position offers direct exposure to Executive Leadership and Audit and Risk Committee processes, providing a unique opportunity to influence decision-making. You will work across a diverse audit portfolio spanning financial, operational and governance domains where you will:
Plan, lead and deliver complex internal audits and reviews across financial, operational, compliance and governance domains
Provide independent, professional advice to the Audit and Risk Committee
Contribute to the development and delivery of risk-based Strategic and Annual Internal Audit Plans
Assess and provide assurance on governance, risk management and internal control processes
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
While not mandatory, the following would be well regarded:
Tertiary qualification in accounting, auditing, risk, governance, health management or related discipline
Professional certification or membership with a relevant professional body (CA, CPA, CIA, CISA or equivalent), or actively working toward certification
Experience delivering internal audit, risk-based assurance, governance, compliance or internal control reviews in a complex organisation
Ability to assess governance, risk management and internal control processes and translate findings into clear, practical recommendations
Strong analytical, report writing and stakeholder engagement capability
Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
Benefits
Flexible work options
No shift or weekend work
Professional Development and career progression opportunities
Salary Packaging
Modern Facilities
Diverse Work Culture
12.75% super
17.5% leave loading
Salary
Permanent full time
Base salary ranging from $140 115 - $150 371 per annum
About Us
The Corporate Affairs Division at Gold Coast Health is responsible for the delivery of strategic communications (internal and external), corporate governance, and legal services that align with contemporary governance and legal practice standards.
Assurance and Advisory Services (Internal Audit) operates within the Division as an independent assurance function. The unit provides risk-based internal audit services to the Chief Executive, Executive and Audit and Risk Committee, contributing to effective governance, risk management and internal control across the organisation.
About Gold Coast Health
Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong
How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application by Wednesday, 15 July 2026
Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.
Job Ad reference: GC685396
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