Internal Auditor

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Internal Auditor to join our Internal Audit team and play a crucial role in supporting effective governance, risk management, and internal controls across The Salvation Army’s diverse operations nationwide.  This is a permanent, full-time, position based in Blackburn, Melbourne. 

Purpose of the Role:

Reporting to the Executive Manager Internal Audit, you will play a key role in delivering the annual internal audit plan by conducting a diverse range of audit reviews across all Salvation Army operations nationwide. Working both independently and collaboratively, you will contribute to continuous improvement in governance, risk management, and internal controls.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:  

• End to End delivery of internal audit reviews across the organisation, including specifically requested ad hoc reviews.

• Planning and developing risk-based audit test plans/work programs, fieldwork, reporting and follow up for each engagement.

• Preparing high quality,  concise and informative audit reports that effectively communicate well documented audit findings and recommendations.

• Review, monitor and confirm action plans submitted by management to address audit findings raised.

• Engage with Stakeholders at every level to ensure understanding and support for the Internal Audit process and in delivering high quality audit reviews.

• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with the Audit team members, and broader management.

• Manage internal audit reviews to completion within agreed time frames and budgets

Education and Qualifications Required:

• Tertiary qualification in commerce, economics or another related field.

• Professional certification in a related discipline such as CA, CPA and/or IIA

• At least 3 years recent Internal Audit experience (external audit experience will also be considered)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail

• Proven stakeholder management skills with excellent communication and report writing abilities

• Excellent time management skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities

• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and quickly come to grips with new areas

Requirements of the role:

• National Police Check

What we offer 

• As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as; 

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650) 

• Flexible working conditions 

• Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits 

• Paid parental leave - 12 weeks 

• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme  

• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to ‘volunteer’ in a TSA program or activity 

• Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes 

• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service, opportunity for career development; 

• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members 

• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration