Line of Service Assurance Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Risk Management Level Senior Manager Job Description & Summary Our clients count on us when the stakes are high, and that's where you come in. As a Senior Manager in Internal Audit, you'll play a vital role in leading transformational audit and risk management strategies that help asset-intensive organisations strengthen their governance, anticipate emerging threats, and unlock operational excellence across every layer of their business from capital expenditure and contract management controls to asset lifecycle management, health and safety and regulatory compliance. You'll be working with clients across energy, mining, infrastructure, utilities and manufacturing, and large enterprise sectors, where your deep expertise in asset-heavy environments and strategic leadership will shape how they manage complexity, safeguard critical assets, and build resilience for the future. Our Perth team is known for a market leading internal audit and risk team, with a positive cultural vibe and learning mindset, built around our core behaviours of encouraging curiosity, collaboration and constructive challenge Why PwC? At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle big challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy and mining, and health—giving you the chance to make a real impact. Here, your growth is our priority. You’ll work with leading teams, explore new technologies, and unlock your full potential. Join a global community of more than 370,000 people who value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change. Together, we’re building trust and shaping the future. What you’ll do: You'll shape internal audit strategies and risk management that align with organisational objectives, lead complex cross-functional engagements, and guide your team in identifying and managing emerging risks across the business. Your insights will influence how clients approach governance, compliance, and control frameworks at the highest levels. Creating and executing comprehensive audit test plans. Drafting insightful reports detailing findings and observations. You'll lead senior auditors and specialists through sophisticated engagements, foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement, and ensure your team delivers insights that help clients anticipate challenges and unlock operational resilience in their asset-intensive and complex environments. What we’re looking for: Leading teams to develop and implement effective internal audit and risk management strategies for our clients. Building and nurturing strong, lasting relationships with clients. Coaching and mentoring colleagues, fostering strong internal relationships. Contributing to the growth and success of your team and clients through leadership. Driving the development of methodologies that ensure compliance and enhance business performance. You bring sophisticated knowledge of governance, compliance, and risk management in asset-heavy organisations, paired with the ability to influence senior leadership and shape how clients approach emerging threats and operational excellence. Your track record shows you can lead high-performing teams through complex engagements whilst building lasting client relationships that drive meaningful impact. We're seeking candidates with demonstrated experience leading internal audit/and or risk functionsor complex audit and risk engagements within energy, mining, infrastructure, utilities or manufacturing sectors. You'll have built credibility managing capital-intensive control frameworks, capital expenditure and contract audits, and asset lifecycle management programs What you’ll gain: Leadership development programs and executive coaching designed to help you inspire teams and accelerate your career growth A world-class parental leave policy offering up to 26 weeks of leave for caregivers, supporting your family and personal life. Flexibility means trusting you to choose when, where, and how you work—balancing what’s best for you, your team, and your clients to grow and thrive together. Being part of a community united by purpose, delivering impact that reaches clients, communities, and the future you’re shaping. We know that perks are as important as your financial rewards. Explore all the benefits that PwC has to offer here. Ready to grow here and go further? Join PwC Australia as an Internal Audit and Risk Leader make an impact that goes beyond the expected. Apply now and take your next step with a team shaping the future. We’re committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristic. We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process. In the application form, you can let us know what adjustments you require during our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations you anticipate needing to help you perform your role. No Agencies Please: We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs in response to this advertisement. We are only accepting applications direct from individuals. Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required Skills Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Decisions, Business Performance Management, C-Level Presentations, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Compliance Frameworks, Compliance Policies, Compliance Program Implementation, Compliance Review, Controls Testing, Corporate Governance, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, External Audit, Finance Target Operating Model, Finance Transformation, Financial Reporting, Fraud Detection, Fraud Prevention { 25 more} Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements Not Specified Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? Yes Government Clearance Required? No Job Posting End Date February 13, 2026