Job Description
At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
Shape the future of internal audit by enhancing quality, technical methodology, and stakeholder engagement
Full time ongoing opportunity
Based in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
Salary ranges from $149,739 to $173,174 p.a. plus super and annual leave loading
About The Role
Lead and strengthen the internal audit function, by ensuring audits are delivered to the highest professional standards, maintain robust methodology, and foster continuous improvement across tools, training, and stakeholder engagement.
You Will Be Responsible For
Developing and maintaining the Internal Audit Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP)
Leading periodic internal quality reviews
Enhancing internal audit methods, tools, templates and providing guidance on standards, regulations, and key areas like ESG, and IT controls
Developing audit analytics, automation and technology to support audits.
Leading a team to deliver quality and technical services
Designing and delivering technical training programs
For further information, please click here to view the role description.
About You
Extensive internal audit experience, including leadership roles
Experience with audit tools (e.g., TeamMate, ACL, IDEA, Power BI)
Strong understanding of IIA Standards, risk frameworks (e.g., COSO, ISO 31000), and regulatory expectations
Exceptional stakeholder management and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and drive change.
Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.
Essential Requirements Of The Role
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent workplace experience.
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.
Current and valid Working with Children Check Clearance for paid employment.
Benefits
Flexible working arrangements
35 hour working week
Competitive salary, salary sacrificing, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth
How To Apply
Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.
Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department's values and priorities.
Please refer to the Applicant's Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.
If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.
All other applicants please submit your application by clicking 'Apply Now'.
Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.
This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.
Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.
Closing date: Sunday, 1 March 2026 at 11:59pm.
For role enquiries, please contact Suzette Gay (A/Executive Director Audit, Risk & Operational Governance) at
For recruitment process enquiries, please contact Sarah Nguyen (Recruitment Specialist) at
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.
A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.