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Location
Sydney
Salary
$200k - $250k + Bonus
Job Type
Permanent
Ref
BH-184446
Contact
Tania Barnard
Contact email
Email Tania
Posted
3 days ago
Our client is a bespoke Audit & Risk Consulting  firm. Due to exponential growth, they are seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking Internal Audit and Risk Director to join their leadership team. This senior role is pivotal in strengthening the Government’s risk management and internal audit function, while proactively identifying strategic opportunities for business development across public service delivery.
You will lead the Internal Audit and Risk function across a diverse and complex portfolio, ensuring the highest standards of audit, risk, compliance, and value-for-money assessments are delivered. Crucially, this role goes beyond traditional audit leadership & technical knowledge: it includes a strategic business development remit — identifying opportunities, writing of proposals, people leadership and driving strategic initiatives. Our client offers genuine WLB with only one to two days office attendance required. 
The ideal candidate will be a seasoned audit and risk leader. You understand the nuances of public sector governance but bring a commercial mindset and entrepreneurial approach.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the internal audit and risk teams across multiple key Federal / State and Local Council clients.
Develop and implement a strategic audit and enterprise risk management plan aligned to government priorities, bespoke to each client.
Champion a culture of integrity, accountability, and performance across public services.
Provide high-level assurance to the Executive Leadership Team, Audit & Risk Committees, and Ministers.
Identify opportunities for business and operational improvement, including new revenue streams, efficiency gains, and improved service delivery models.
Develop and execute a targeted business development strategy to grow the public sector audit portfolio.
Assess cross  selling opportunities on an already impressive Government client base.
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across government bodies and public institutions.
Lead an impressive team of Internal Auditors, coach, train and develop them.

Essential Criteria:
A recognised professional qualification in internal audit, accountancy, or risk management (CA / CPA / ACCA / CISA / CIA or other).
Significant senior-level experience in internal audit, risk management, or related fields.
Proven experience working in or with the public sector, Federal, State and Local government agencies.
Demonstrable capability in strategic planning, leadership, and influencing change at board/government level.
Ability to operate with political acumen, sensitivity, and confidentiality.
Experience with business development, transformation projects, or commercial ventures within or adjacent to government.

Australian PR or Citizens ONLY.

Working with this nimble and stable Consulting firm will allow you to contribute to high-impact initiatives. You’ll be part of a dedicated leadership team driving innovation and accountability at the heart of government. This is a unique opportunity to combine rigorous audit expertise with forward-thinking business development in a public service context.

For further information on this role or to confidentially apply, please contact Tania Barnard on (02) 8227 9200 or email taniab@ethosbc.com.au
Only WORD FORMAT resumes will be accepted.