Principal Internal Auditor

What you will do?
As the Principal Internal Auditor, you will support the Head of Internal Audit (HIA) to:
o Provide expert advice to develop and negotiate agreement for the strategic and annual internal audit plans for the department that effectively covers thedepartment's operations, in accordance with current and emerging risks.o Work collaboratively with the Internal Audit co-source provider in conducting the end-to-end financial, operational and information technology audits and reviews of high complexity, including the timing and content of audits and obtaining post-audit feedback from management.o Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and appraising the adequacy of the corrective actions undertaken to improve systems and procedures.o Provide expert and independent advice to senior management regarding the business activities reviewed including the adequacy and effectiveness of controls to improve departmental performance and accountability.o Prepare comprehensive and high-quality professional audit reports, briefs and other correspondence on behalf of the HIA for submission to the Director-General, Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) and the DAF Leadership Team, on the outcomes of audits and special projects.o Identify, monitor, review, update and improve protocols and work practices.o Assist the HIA in managing the co-source provider engagement/contract, and actioning of all administrative, financial and HR matters.o Perform the ARC secretariat function including reviewing, quality controlling and tracking the preparation and distribution of the ARC agenda and papers; taking and obtaining confirmation of the meeting minutes; and following up and monitoring action item closure.o Be willing to act in the role of HIA in their absence.
What you will bring
Essential requirements
Although there are no mandatory qualifications for this role, the following will be highly regarded:o Appropriate tertiary qualification in relevant discipline (business studies, management, information technology) including significant internal auditing experience at a senior level.o Accreditation as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).o A current driver's license and ability to travel intrastate in accordance with the demands of the position.
Key capabilitieso Every staff member is expected to role model leadership behaviours. This role requires the leadership capabilities of a Team leader as outlined in the Leadership competencies for Queensland.Visiono Leads strategically - Thinks critically and acts on the broader purpose of the system.o Stimulates ideas and innovation - Gathers insights and embraces new ideas and innovation to inform future practice.Resultso Builds enduring relationships - Builds and sustains relationships to enable the collaborative delivery of customer-focused outcomes.o Drives accountability and outcomes - Demonstrates accountability for the execution and quality of results through professionalism, persistence andtransparency.Accountabilityo Pursues continuous growth - Pursues opportunities for growth through agile learning, and development of self-awareness.o Demonstrates sound governance - Maintains a high standard practice through governance and risk management.
Please refer to attached position description for more detailed information on the key competencies of this role.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/537807/24
Closing Date: Friday 26 January 2024