Description About the role Responsible for leading all phases of the audit cycle. From planning through to reporting, ensuring quality assurance, adherence to budgets and timelines, and the completion of multiple concurrent audits aligned with best practices and internal standards. Overseeing audits conducted by internal auditors and co-sourced providers, ensuring work meets defined quality benchmarks. Also lead advisory reviews, offering timely and sound recommendations on control frameworks, risk management, system implementations, and business process improvements, which may include investigations. Contribute to team development by promoting best practices and support the integration of data mining techniques to enhance audit coverage and identify key risk indicators. Additionally, prepare reports for senior stakeholders, support the development and execution of strategic and annual audit plans, and drive continuous improvement within the audit function. Ensure work is grounded in ethical standards and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Maintain a customer-focused approach while preserving audit independence and objectivity, and you actively monitor the implementation of audit actions through follow-up audits and status reporting. About you Extensive experience in internal audit and risk management, gained across professional services and industry sectors such as energy, construction, mining, infrastructure, asset management, and resources. You will have a proven track record of successfully leading and delivering multiple complex audits from planning through to reporting, along with strong stakeholder management capabilities across all levels of an organisation. Your leadership includes upskilling and guiding teams, and you’re adept at using data analytics tools to enhance audit outcomes. You possess a solid understanding of legislative, regulatory, risk, and policy frameworks relevant to power, utilities, and government organisations. Your skill set includes deep knowledge of internal audit methodologies, strong communication and influencing abilities, and well-developed report writing, project management, and analytical skills. You’re proficient in Microsoft Office and basic query applications, with excellent time management and attention to detail, enabling you to manage complex workloads and meet deadlines under pressure. Required Qualifications Bachelor Degree in Business , Finance, Management, IT or Work, Health and Safety (WHS) or demonstrated capability through past employment experience and/or relevant qualifications. Relevant post-graduate qualifications e.g. CPA, CA, CISA, CIA (Desirable) Driver license For further information please review NET0042 Senior Internal Auditor or contact Matthew Brandt, Head of Internal Audit, on matthew.brandt@essentialenergy.com.au . Applications close Sunday 7 th September 2025 at 11.55 pm (AEST). Passionate people. Global thinking. Regional heart. Building a better energy future. Essential Energy is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applicants to apply regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As an organisation, our aim is to champion inclusivity in the workplace and celebrate the difference in all our employees.
