Senior Consultant Internal Audit & Risk Advisory

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As part of BDOs continued growth in our Risk Consulting Services practice we are seeking a Senior Consultant to join our Internal Audit and Risk team in Brisbane.
This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of clients supporting them to strengthen their governance frameworks uplift risk management maturity and enhance internal control environments.
At BDO we go beyond traditional audit. You will play a key role in delivering insight-led value-add internal audit and advisory engagements helping our clients build resilient future-ready organisations through practical forward-thinking solutions.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Deliver end-to-end internal audit engagements from risk assessment and planning through to fieldwork reporting and stakeholder communication
• Perform process walkthroughs control testing and root cause analysis to identify key risks and control gaps
• Delivering practical recommendations that drive real improvement and develop clear high-quality reports and Audit Committee-ready insights
• Assess and uplift enterprise risk management governance structures and internal control frameworks
• Support the design and implementation of fit-for-purpose risk and compliance frameworks
• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders acting as a trusted advisor
• Coach and mentor junior team members contributing to a high-performing collaborative team culture
• Support business development initiatives including proposals and identifying opportunities to add value

About You:

• At least 2 years experience in internal audit risk consulting or governance and controls (ideally in professional services)
• Proven ability to deliver client-facing projects and manage multiple engagements
• Strong capability in risk assessments and audit planning
• Solid understanding of control design and effectiveness testing
• Ability to develop practical value-add recommendations
• Strong understanding of risk management and internal control frameworks (e.g. ISO 31000 COSO) and governance/assurance models

Why BDO

Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.

Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements across diverse industry sectors and services.

Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors to guide and accelerate your professional career across a wide array of career pathways.

We provide our people with various health and wellbeing social financial and professional development benefits to help realise whats possible.

Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks retail discounts employee referral rewards study and professional development support.

Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support cultural and religious leave and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.

With a strong focus on learning and growth we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.

Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One Bold Human Heart and Strive).

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026 by Diversity Council of Australia and a 2024-2025 Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

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