Senior Advisor - Risk and Internal Audit

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We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Advisor - Risk & Internal Audit to play a key role in strengthening governance, risk management, assurance and internal control practices across our organisation.

Reporting to the Executive Manager - Governance, Risk & Assurance, you will provide expert advice and leadership across enterprise risk management, internal audit, business continuity and assurance activities. Partnering with senior leaders across the business, you will help drive a proactive risk culture, enhance organisational resilience and provide valuable insights that support strategic decision-making.

Lead WMQ's internal audit program, ensuring effective assurance activities that strengthen governance, controls, and organisational performance.

Maintain and enhance the enterprise risk management framework, including risk reporting, monitoring, and governance processes.

Lead enterprise-wide risk assessments and assurance reviews to identify, assess, and mitigate key organisational risks.

Provide expert advice on risk management, governance, compliance, internal controls, and due diligence matters.

Partner with stakeholders to strengthen risk controls and embed a proactive risk culture across the organisation.

Prepare high-quality risk and audit reporting for the Executive Leadership Team, Board, and Board Committees.

Support business continuity, crisis management, and incident management activities to enhance organisational resilience.

Drive continuous improvement in risk, assurance, and governance practices while mentoring and supporting team capability development.

What We Offer

Attractive Remuneration plus packaging benefits - Boost your take-home pay by up to $18,550 annually through not-for-profit tax concessions

Work-life balance - Enjoy flexible hours that work around your life, we promote a culture that values personal time and well-being

Career development - Structured induction, mentorship, and professional growth pathways

What We're Looking For

Bachelor Degree in a business-related field, such as Commerce, Economics, Finance or similar.

Relevant professional qualification-membership with a professional body, including Chartered Accountant (CAANZ), Institute of Internal Auditors (CIA, GradCertIA) or similar.

Demonstrated experience working within an internal audit function, including strong knowledge of operational risk frameworks, risk appetite, controls, treatments and assurance practices.

Advanced proficiency in data extraction, analysis and reporting to inform evidence-based decision making.

Highly developed communication, networking and influencing skills, with the ability to effectively manage stakeholder relationships.

Excellent organisational and time management skills, together with the ability to lead a small team.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365, PowerBI and related software applications.

A Valuable Addition, Yet Not a Must-Have!

Experience in the not-for-profit and health care industries.

Demonstrated experience preparing executive reports, briefs and committee papers.

Essential Requirements

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status (or as required by legislation and WMQ policy)

Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy.

Current Driver's Licence and willingness to travel for work

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