About the Department The role of the Department of Education is to support Victorians to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives. It does this by supporting lifelong learning and healthy development, strengthening families and helping to equip people with the skills and knowledge for a 21st century economy and society. The department supports a culture of leadership, learning and renewal in all workplaces with opportunities for career development and advancement. About the Division and Branch The Assurance, Knowledge, and Executive Services Division (AKESD) has three branches (Assurance; Executive and Ministerial Services; Knowledge, Privacy and Records) within the division and is responsible for the following functions: Internal audit planning and delivery, the school audit program, follow-up of audit actions implementation, supporting the Victorian Auditor-General's Office (VAGO) performance audits and secretariat services to the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) Cabinet and Parliament support, including board appointments Freedom of Information Briefings and correspondence support Departmental Liaison Unit Privacy advice and support Records and digital content management SharePoint and copyright advice and support Public Accounts and Estimates Committee (PAEC) co-ordination and support Mail services. The role of Internal Audit Manager will be part of the Assurance branch that is responsible for: internal audit planning and delivery (including for government schools and the Early Learning and Childcare Centres) following up and reporting on the implementation of audit actions improving the use of data management and analytics for audit and assurance activities, audit improvement initiatives providing secretariat support for the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) coordinating VAGO performance audit. About the Role The primary purpose of the role is to oversee and manage internal audits, including developing and/or driving Internal Audit Value Proposition and other internal audit improvement strategies. Responsibilities for the role include: leading the planning and delivery of the Early Learning Victoria Assurance Program overseeing and managing internal audits, either as part of the Internal Audit Plan or in response to ad hoc requests overseeing, managing, and developing a team of internal auditors and other staff managing the relationship with the co-sourced internal audit service provider and ad-hoc service providers building strong relationships with business areas and being a trusted strategic advisor overseeing and managing the follow-up and reporting on the implementation of audit actions to ARC, the Executive Board and other executives developing and implementing capability building approaches for the Audit function collaboration with the Risk and Decision Unit to drive a risk-based approach to internal audits The role works closely and collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders across business areas and key statutory authorities such as managers, departmental business areas responsible for financial and operational activities, other auditors and VAGO performance auditors This role may also be required to undertake other tasks such as maintenance of audit tools and assisting with the Division's activities as required. Desirable Qualifications and Experience The candidate is expected to: Understand and implement a risk-based approach to planning, fieldwork, reporting and follow up Ensure that the scope of work is appropriate to be cost effective and meet objectives Manage the planning, conducting and reporting of performance audits Apply understanding of economics, organisational behaviour, and financial and accounting standards to the audits Able to present audit actions that deal with root cause of issues and impact on the department Experience providing audit reporting to steering committees and audit risk committees on findings and management actions Have the ability to ask insightful questions to extract valuable information from data Have audit/consulting that supports continuous improvement. Mandatory Qualifications Essential : Bachelor's degree in related discipline. Essential : Designation in CA / CPA / CIA/ CISA How to Apply Applicants are required to submit a CV and a cover letter summarising their skills and experience (no more than two pages). Further Information For more details regarding this position please see attached position description. The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person. Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au. For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Nalisha Ranchod - Director, Assurance via phone 03 7022 0142 or email nalisha.ranchod@education.vic.gov.au. Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements. Applications close 11:59pm on 27 May 2026
