Senior Internal Auditor

At the NSW Department of Education we educate and inspire lifelong learners from early childhood through schooling to vocational education and training.

Use your audit expertise to lead high-impact assurance and advisory services that drive better decisions strengthen controls improve organisational outcomes.

• Ongoing full-time opportunity
• Parramatta CBD location with flexible working arrangements available. The team currently attends the office on Thursdays Fridays and every second Tuesday.
• Salary ranges from $129464 to $142665 p.a. plus super and annual leave loading

About the role
In this role youll lead end-to-end internal audit engagements as part of the internal audit work plan.

You will partner closely with co-sourced audit partners and internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality assurance and advisory outcomes.

The role provides broad exposure across operational financial technology and compliance areas with the opportunity to influence senior stakeholders and contribute to continuous improvement across the department.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and deliver internal audit engagements from planning through to reporting
• Oversee and coordinate co-sourced and external audit providers ensuring high-quality timely and value-adding outcomes
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners
• Provide practical risk-based advice on governance and internal controls and identify opportunities to improve processes.
• Apply data analytics to assess risks track recommendations and drive adoption

For further information please clickhere to view the role description.

About you
You are an experienced audit professional who is confident leading audit engagements and engaging with stakeholders across the business. You bring a strong understanding of risk and control environments along with a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach.

You will demonstrate:

• Experience leading or delivering internal or external audit engagements across operational financial IT or compliance areas
• Experience working with or managing co-sourced providers
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills with the ability to manage expectations and proactively resolve issues
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong knowledge of risk management governance and internal controls frameworks
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Departments Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Departments Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent workplace experience.
• Current and valid Working with Children Check Clearance for paid employment.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive salary salary sacrificing employers contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply
Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience insights and alignment with the Departments values and priorities.

Please refer to the Applicants Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking Apply Now.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens permanent residents New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.

Closing date: Wednesday 20 May 2026 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Emily Lim (R/Director Audit) at

For recruitment process enquiries please contact

We welcome applications from all ages and genders Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples culturally and linguistically diverse groups the LGBTQIA community veterans refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team () or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role and who may be considered for a range of similar roles including temporary term or ongoing roles over the next 18 months.