Principal Internal AuditorCity of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and growing Smart City economy including more than 13,000 local businesses, Macquarie Park, world-class hospitals, and a leading university. All balanced with beautiful bushland, riverfront parks, open spaces, and sport facilities.City of Ryde delivers a broad range of services, projects, programs, and events. Council is actively committed to innovation, sustainability, resilience, and providing exceptional customer experiences, and this relies on attracting and keeping great people. City of Ryde is a recognised Employer of Choice (Australian Business Awards 2022) and offers a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, a learning and development program including study support, and a reward and recognition program.About The RoleCity of Ryde has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Auditor to join our Business Assurance & Governance team based at North Ryde. Your day-to-day work will primarily focus on the development and implementation of Council's internal audit plan.Key Responsibilities:Manage the development and delivery of a comprehensive Internal Audit Plan and an Internal Audit Process Management Manual and Framework in consultation with the Executive Leadership Team and Audit and Risk Committee.Support, monitor and report to the Audit and Risk Committee, Chief Executive Officer, and the Executive Leadership Team on the results, recommendations, and actions for each completed audit, to support a continuous improvement culture.Provide secretariat support for the Audit and Risk Committee meetings and ensure adherence to the Charter and Terms of Reference which will include liaising with the Chair of Audit and Risk Committee, developing reports, providing briefings and advice on all audit-related matters, preparing agenda items, compilation of minutes and follow-up actions in response to Council resolutions.Validate the effectiveness of existing control measures, identify business risks, gaps or deficiencies, recommend control measures for Council, escalate matters to relevant managers as applicable, and provide expert advice to management to lead best practice risk mitigation strategies and practices.Your commencing annual salary will range from $122,815 - $159,660 + (leaseback vehicle) superannuation, dependent on your experience and qualifications.Key Requirements:Tertiary Qualifications in a relevant field and/or equivalent experience.Experience in the development and implementation of strategic internal audit plans.Ability to conceptualise sophisticated inputs and make recommendations.Excellent verbal and written communication skills that demonstrate ability to consult and negotiate at all levels within the organisation.High ethical integrity, reliability, and trustworthiness.Demonstrated ability to work independently.Please note: In line with Council's COVIDSafe Workplace Policy & Procedure, all staff are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.Culture & Benefits:Commitment to providing opportunities for work/life balance.Hybrid working from home and office arrangements available.Flexibility regarding start and finish times to suit your lifestyle.Work 37.5 hours and enjoy a rostered day off approximately every 3 weeks.Long service leave after 5 years, then accrued monthly.18 weeks paid parental leave (for eligible employees).3 extra grant days at Christmas to ensure you have time to enjoy the holiday.Annual performance reviews and Award increases.Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member.Various health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, skin checks, etc.).How to Apply:For further information regarding this role please contact Mirtha Torossian on 0478 824 570 / 02 9376 8200. Applicants are asked to submit a resume and provide a cover letter advising why they are interested in this role.City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety.
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