Senior Internal Auditor

Established in 1840, we’re Australia’s first member-owned wellbeing company. Today we have over $1 billion in revenue and provide smart solutions and services to more than 700,000 Australians. We employ over 7000 people and our purpose is to Help People to Thrive.

It’s an exciting time to be joining Australian Unity – we have grown significantly over recent years and are transforming to capitalise on further growth opportunities to help our customers and employees thrive. We operate with commercial principles and with a strong social purpose to create community value. Australian Unity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Our Opportunity:

We currently have three permanent full time Senior Auditor opportunities to join our Internal Audit Business. As a Senior Internal Auditor, you’ll take the lead in building resilient, compliant, and efficient systems across our financial service and care service functions. 

This is your opportunity to step into a role with influence—where you’ll lead audits, mentor others, and provide strategic insights that directly enhance the lives of our clients.

Accountabilities include:

• Lead and execute end-to-end internal audits, from planning and risk assessment through to reporting and follow-up, using Australian Unity’s Group Internal Audit methodology.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, governance frameworks, and risk management processes with a sharp eye for improvement opportunities.
• Deliver high-quality, actionable insights that influence decision-making across key parts of the business.
• Support continuous compliance with standards, legislation, and organisational policies.
• Stay attuned to industry and regulatory changes, and new technologies to ensure audit relevance and impact.
• Present audit findings with clarity and confidence to senior leaders, highlighting key themes, root causes, and practical recommendations.
• Review and challenge management action plans, ensuring they are robust, achievable, and value-adding.
• Guide and support junior auditors, contributing to a high-performing, collaborative team culture.
• Build strong, professional relationships with stakeholders to foster trust and drive change beyond the audit cycle.
• Maintain your own continuous professional development to remain at the forefront of internal audit best practice

About You:

To be successful in the role you will be able to demonstrate the following capabilities / experience:

• Minimum five years of internal auditing experience (external audit experience from a Big 4 environment will also be considered)
• Eligibility in professional accounting bodies (i.e., CAANZ, CPA Australia and IIA) and a commitment to continuing professional development
• Tech-savvy and appreciation of IT risks in a computer-driven economy and rapid technology changes in areas of IT security and access, and general application controls.  An appreciation and understanding of data analytics / mining would be beneficial
• Well-developed and effective communication skills including a high standard of business report writing
• Understanding and application of financial principles and grasp of business concepts
• Ability to work autonomously and within defined methodologies and timeframes
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Visio. TeamMate and ACL advantageous.
• High standard of professionalism, objectivity, ethics, confidentiality, and discretion
• Self-starter with strong time management and organisational skills
• Strong business acumen, with a pragmatic approach and ‘bigger picture’ mindset

What’s on Offer:

You will enjoy a range of great employee benefits and rewards including:

• Competitive salary + bonus program
• Enjoy additional yearly Well-Being and Community leave days
• 14-week paid parental leave, with equal benefit for both parents
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program – support and assistance for you and your partner at those times in life when you need it most
• Maxxia Rewards - a great range of discounts and benefits at selected retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas, restaurants.
• Discounts across the Australian Unity business including Private Health Insurance, General Insurance + more!
• Available access to LinkedIn Learning courses through our great Learning platform

For further benefits visit: https://www.australianunity.com.au/careers/culture

Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and, mature aged people.