Senior Internal Audit and Risk Officer

Reference 6B3BB91B
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Job Reference:
6B3BB91B
Eligibility:
External Vacancy – Open to Everyone
Business Unit:
Business Operations
Location:
Adelaide
Salary Range:
$108,109 - $116,864
Classification:
ASO700
Duration:
12 months
Closing Date:
09 Dec 2025

Role Highlights

  • Contribute to the achievement of DPC’s objectives, goals and priorities
  • Work autonomously within a dynamic and progressive team
  • Utilise your strong communication skills to work across all business areas

Role Details

Risk and Audit Services is an independent assurance function aimed at ensuring the continued high levels of operational performance across DPC. It supports DPC in achieving its objectives by applying a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluating and enhancing the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control processes. The Senior Internal Audit and Risk Officer will collaborate with a broad range of executives and teams across DPC, providing specialist internal audit, risk management, and advisory services in accordance with the DPC Risk and Performance Committee Terms of Reference, the Internal Audit Charter, and the Annual Internal Audit Work Plan. By leveraging strong communication skills, the Senior Internal Audit and Risk Officer will drive positive outcomes across DPC by delivering audits, compliance reviews, risk management strategies, and special projects.

Responsibilities of the role include: 

  • Provide expert advice, support and recommendations to management and staff on a range of complex audit, risk and compliance matters, in accordance with established government policies and procedures, legislative requirements and professional standards. 
  • Undertake complex assurance and advisory projects in accordance with applicable professional standards. 
  • Significantly contribute to the implementation and continuous refinement of the DPC Corporate Governance framework by encouraging and negotiating best and preferred practice in management controls. 
  • Develop, implement, support, maintain and communicate an effective risk management framework and the delivery of associated training across DPC. 
  • Significantly contribute to the development, implementation and continuous refinement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the DPC Internal Audit function.

Special Conditions

  • The Incumbent will be required to participate in the department's Performance Management Program.
  • The Incumbent may be assigned to another position at this remuneration level or equivalent.
  • Some work outside of normal hours will be required.
  • This role requires a National Criminal History check.

Desirable Qualifications

  • A formal relevant tertiary qualification and CPA, CA, IIA membership and relevant IT and data analytic related qualifications is highly desirable

For more information please see the role description:

About the Department

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) drives the Premier's priorities in South Australia. Our vision is to be the heart of government through providing important leadership, trusted advice and strategy as well as central support services for the social, environmental and economic issues that we face. Our staff enjoy working with colleagues who value integrity, knowledge and intellectual capability. They exemplify the public sector purpose: Making a difference so South Australia thrives.

About the Business

The Business Operations directorate performs a diverse range of functions that are critical to delivering high performance in public administration and service delivery, to and by the department. Areas include Facilities Management, Records Management, Objective (EDRMS) Support, Corporate Governance and Risk and Audit Services.

Contact Us

Enquiries to John Stavrinakis - Manager Risk and Performance
0421056746

Diversity and Inclusion

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that is reflective of the community we serve.

We welcome and value applications from candidates who are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds, candidates with disability and those from the LGBTIQA+ community.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a safe and healthy working environment. If you require any additional support, please provide us with details through the application process.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.