Principal Internal Auditor

• Develop and implement Council’s internal audit plan
• Enjoy a rostered day off approximately every 3 weeks
• Employer of Choice | Hybrid working environment

About Us

City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and growing Smart City economy including more than 13,000 local businesses, Macquarie Park, world-class hospitals, and a leading university. All balanced with beautiful bushland, riverfront parks, open spaces, and sport facilities.

Our council delivers a broad range of services, projects, programs, and events. We are actively committed to innovation, sustainability, resilience and providing exceptional customer experiences, and this relies on attracting and keeping great people. We are a recognised Employer of Choice (Australian Business Awards 2022) and offer a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, a learning and development program including study support, and a reward and recognition program.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Auditor to join our Business Assurance & Governance team based at North Ryde. Your day-to-day work will primarily focus on the development and implementation of Council’s internal audit plan.

Key responsibilities of the roles include the following:-

• Manage the development and delivery of a comprehensive Internal Audit Plan and an Internal Audit Process Management Manual and Framework in consultation with the Executive Leadership Team and Audit and Risk Committee
• Support, monitor and report to the Audit and Risk Committee, Chief Executive Officer, and the Executive Leadership Team on the results, recommendations, and actions taken or not taken for each completed audit, and the consequence of deficiencies identified through audit and risk processes
• Manage the Audit and Risk Committee meetings and ensure adherence to the Terms of Reference which will include liaising with the Chair of Audit and Risk Committee, developing reports, providing briefings and advice on all audit related matters, preparing agenda items, compilation of minutes and follow up actions in response to Council resolutions.
• Validate the effectiveness of existing control measures, identify business risks, gaps or deficiencies, recommend control measures for Council, escalate matters to relevant managers as applicable and provide expert advice to management to lead best practice risk mitigation strategies and practices.

Your commencing annual salary will range from $122,815 - $159,660 + (leaseback vehicle) + superannuation, dependent on your experience and qualifications.

Key Requirements

• Tertiary Qualifications in a relevant field and/or equivalent experience
• Experience in the development and implementation of strategic internal audit plans.
• Ability to conceptualise sophisticated inputs and make recommendations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills that demonstrate ability to consult, negotiate at all levels within the organisation
• High ethical integrity, reliability and trustworthiness
• Demonstrated ability to work independently

Please note: In line with Council’s COVIDSafe Workplace Policy & Procedure all staff are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to providing opportunities for work/life balance
• Hybrid working from home and office arrangements available
• Flexibility regarding start and finish times to suit your lifestyle
• Work 37.5 hours and enjoy a rostered day off approx. every 3 weeks
• Long service leave after 5 years, then accrued monthly 
• 18 weeks paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
• 3 extra grant days at Christmas to ensure you have time to enjoy the holiday 
• Annual performance reviews and Award increases
• Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member
• Various health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, skin checks, etc.)

How to apply

We have a two stage interview process. The first stage of the interview process is the completion of online questions. Please ensure you give full answers, showcasing your abilities and experience. Your answers, in conjunction with your resume, will determine if you are invited to an interview. 

Please note you do not need a “password” to use our on-line application system, however you have the option save and return to your application prior to the closing date. In addition to answering the online questions, this position requires you to attach your Resume to complete the application process. Please note, you are not required to submit a cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria. 

* Previous applicants need not reapply *

Closing Date: Sunday 12 May 2024 at 11:30pm 

If you would like to know more, please see the position description or contact Graham Humphreys on (02) 9952 8116 for a confidential discussion.

City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety