Senior Consultant - Governance Risk & Compliance

Shape the Future of Governance. Empower Australias Leading Organisations.

About the Role
Step into a career where your insights drive real change. As a Senior Consultant in our dynamic Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) team youll be at the forefront of helping Australias most influential organisations elevate their governance risk and compliance functions. Youll advise Boards Audit & Risk Committees and senior executives on how to build trust manage risk and unlock performance.

This is more than a technical role - its a chance to be a strategic partner a trusted advisor and a catalyst for transformation.

What Youll Do
Based in Melbourne youll lead and deliver high-impact client engagements across governance advisory risk and controls compliance contract management and performance reviews and internal audits. Youll work across industries collaborate with passionate professionals and engage directly with senior stakeholders.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Driving transformation: Assess and uplift governance risk and control frameworks policies and processes.
• Solving complex problems: Use KPMGs global tools and insights to tackle your clients most pressing challenges.
• Building trust: Deliver clear compelling reports and facilitate conversations that shape strategic decisions.
• Leading with purpose: Mentor junior team members and foster a culture of excellence and inclusion.
• Creating opportunity: Build strong relationships and identify new ways to add value to clients.

Why Youll Love It Here
At KPMG we dont just offer jobs we offer careers with purpose. Youll be part of a team thats collaborative inclusive and driven by impact. We support your growth with:

• Flexible working arrangements tailored to your lifestyle
• CA/CPA sponsorship and continuous learning opportunities
• Wellbeing initiatives and community engagement programs
• A culture that celebrates diversity innovation and authenticity

Who You Are
Youre a curious driven professional who thrives on challenge and connection. You love learning solving problems and making a difference.

You bring:

• 3 years of experience in internal audit governance risk controls advisory or working at a regulatory body like APRA/ASIC
• A sharp understanding of business processes risks and controls
• Strong writing and communication skills to deliver client-ready insights
• Project management skills to lead engagements and support junior team members
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for building relationships

Your Background Might Include:

• Tertiary qualifications in business commerce accounting data analytics or similar
• Experience in professional services or client-facing roles (preferred but not essential)
• Australian citizenship with AGSVA Baseline or higher clearance (preferred)

Join Us
KPMG is a global leader in professional services known for solving complex challenges and driving growth. Our people are our greatest asset and we know that great minds think differently.

Were committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process our Talent Attraction Support Team is here to help.

Ready to make your mark
At KPMG every career is unique. Lets build yours together.

Additional Information :

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges steer change and enable growth. 

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate highly skilled professionals whove got your back. Youll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive equitable culture.

At KPMG youll take control over how you work. Were embracing a new way of working in many ways from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks including retail discounts health and wellbeing initiatives learning and growth opportunities salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.