Job Description
2 x Full time, continuing positions as Internal Auditor
Located on Camperdown Campus on Gadigal Country
Base salary from $117,133 plus 17% superannuation
Join the team as an Internal Auditor and play a key role in delivering meaningful insights and assurance that strengthens how we operate.
The University of Sydney has spent over 170 years empowering brilliant minds from all walks of life to strive for better – for themselves, their communities and their world. Our 2032 Strategy is built on a sense of responsibility to contribute to a better world. Internal Audit helps protect and strengthen that mission. If you're looking for variety, influence and purpose, this is it.
Internal Audit at the University of Sydney sits at the heart of governance — providing independent assurance, insurance management and investigations across one of Australia's most complex and dynamic institutions. We work directly with senior leadership and the Senate Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee, our work is seen and our findings matter.
About the opportunity
In this role, you will undertake risk-based internal audits and reviews across a wide range of University activities and processes. Your work will focus on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls, minimising risk, supporting compliance, and enabling the successful achievement of the University’s objectives. You’ll also contribute to high-quality reporting that drives real and measurable improvements across an organisation that is dynamic and complex.
The Internal Auditor will report to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit and will collaborate closely with colleagues across the team, external service providers and the broader University community.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- contribute to building and continuously enhancing high-quality internal audit services, aligned with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF)
- plan and deliver internal audits and reviews across the University’s activities, systems and processes, in line with the Internal Audit Plan
- collaborate with the Senior Manager Internal Audit and Senior Internal Auditors to effectively prioritise work, adapt to evolving stakeholder needs, and successfully manage audit timelines
- leverage data analytics, visualisation tools and technology to strengthen audit planning, fieldwork and reporting, using data-driven insights to highlight risks, controls and emerging trends
- develop clear and practical recommendations that address control gaps, reduce risk, and improve systems and processes
- draft high quality audit reports that drive improvements in University’s activities operations and processes and provide meaningful insights.
About you
- tertiary qualification essential (preferably Accounting / Data Analytics/ Commerce), CA/ CPA / CIA or equivalent desirable
- hold a valid National Police Check
- experience working in large, complex environments such as higher education or the public sector (highly valued)
- proven ability to use data analytics to enhance audit reviews and deliver meaningful insights
- genuine curiosity and commitment to continuous learning, staying up to date with industry developments and emerging trends
- demonstrated capability to undertake risk-based audits across a range of activities, processes and operations.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks and declarations
Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. If you’d like to learn more about the role or our approach before applying, we’re happy to have an informal yarn or chat. We want the application process to feel accessible and supportive — please reach out if you’d like to talk it through.
How to apply
Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.
For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.
For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Sade Mintah, Recruitment Operations on 86278660 or by email to [email protected]
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Applications Close
Sunday 19 July 2026 11:59 PM