Risk and Internal Audit Consultant
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 16 December 2026
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 2
Remuneration: 114251 - 134809
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ650892
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 24 April 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Tamara Petty on tamara.petty@health.nsw.gov.au
At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.
As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.
What you'll be doing
To contribute, as a self-reliant member of the Internal Audit Team, to the comprehensive internal audit function by performing assigned reviews of systems and processes, providing high level professional advice, information and guidance on control, risk and governance issues.
Additional Benefits (for eligible employees): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)
How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
- A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
- Responses to the questions below:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or working towards same in Accounting, Auditing or Business, with membership of relevant professional body preferred (e.g. CPA/CA/IIA/ISACA).
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal, organising, analytical, and communication skills (both internal and external) and capacity to work as part of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to use initiative and be flexible and work under limited direction (at times) and prioritise workload to meet regular deadlines.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends and developments in Accounting, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Investigations and Corruption Prevention.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation, policies and procedures and make sound and balanced judgements on complex issues.
- Experience in computer systems that encompass the range and diversity of functions subject to audit.
- Current unrestricted NSW Driver's Licence and be willing to undertake reasonable travel throughout the Network to undertake audits and investigations.
- Highly developed influencing and report writing skills.
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Additional Information:
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.
Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.
Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.
An Eligibility List may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact 1300 679 367
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