Internal Audit Officer

The Opportunity: 

Newcastle Anglican has a great opportunity for an experienced Internal Audit Officer to join the team. Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager you will work collaboratively across Newcastle Anglican and its controlled entities to conduct risk based financial, operational and compliance internal audits.

You will assess the design and operating effectiveness of key controls, identify opportunities for improvement and provide insights to support continuous improvement and strategic decision making.

Why you’ll love working with us: 

At Newcastle Anglican, we don’t just offer jobs — we offer purpose-driven careers. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

Growth & Development: Dedicated professional development support
Family Friendly: 14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks partner leave + super contributions.
Smart Salary Packaging: Save on your rent, mortgage or bills – up to $611 per fortnight.
Education Perks: Up to 40% off school fees at our Anglican schools.
Wellness Boost: Access to over 300 gyms with Fitness Passport.
Mental Health Support: Free access to our Employee Assistance Program.
Career Progression: Real opportunities for advancement.
Flexibility: We support flexible work arrangements.

Role & Responsibilities:   

• Undertakes financial, operational and compliance internal audits for Newcastle Anglican.
• Develop internal audit plans and engage with stakeholders to plan and conduct the audit.
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports with detailed outcomes and agreed management actions.
• Monitor the implementation of agreed management actions with stakeholders and report on status.
• Prepare internal audit work plan progress reports.
• Assist with preparation of the organisational internal audit work plan.
• Respond in a timely manner to all internal audit related queries.
• Uphold effective risk and compliance culture in line with organisational values and strategic priorities.
• Maintain knowledge of legislative, regulatory and policy requirements in order to apply due diligence to the audit being undertaken.
• Provide advice to improve the quality assurance process to support the leadership team in making informed decisions.
• Support Internal Audit team with deliverables as required.

About you? 

• Qualifications in Commerce or Accounting or related discipline.
• Commencement or completion of CPA, CA, CIA or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in internal or external audit function.
• Experience working across wide portfolios with multiple key stakeholders in a business partnering role.
• Ability to work in business partnering model yet maintain independence and objectivity from operational teams.
• Proven experience to contribute to continuous improvement.
• Experience working in a highly regulated industry.
• Awareness of industry regulatory bodies.
• Intermediate level of report writing and record keeping.
• Understanding of the Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS)
• Previous experience with multiple information management systems.
• High level of competency in all applications of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Powerpoint.
• Experience in Aged Care, NDIS, Child Youth and Family, and Education Industries. (highly desirable)

Who we are?

Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.

We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.

Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.

We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.

For more information visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au or for enquiries and a copy of the Position Description email the talent team at careers@newcastleanglican.org.au   

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