About this role
Your Role as Senior Advisor - Risk and Internal Audit 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 Apply Now! Be part of something meaningful - Click Apply today!