At City of Moreton Bay, we are committed to delivering exceptional services to our community through strong governance, accountability and continuous improvement.

We are seeking a motivated Internal Audit Officer to support the delivery of our Internal Audit function. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to organisational governance and accountability while working closely with experienced audit professionals and senior stakeholders.

About the role

Reporting to the Manager Internal Audit, the Internal Audit Officer plays a key role in supporting the delivery of the Internal Audit Plan and the effective operation of the Audit and Risk Committee. You will be responsible for coordinating Audit Committee reporting, monitoring audit recommendations and management actions, maintaining Internal Audit dashboards and reporting, and providing operational support to Principal Internal Auditors.

This is an excellent opportunity for an audit, compliance, risk or finance professional looking to broaden their experience across financial, operational and technology audits within a large and diverse organisation.

Key responsibilities:

• Track audit actions and help ensure commitments translate into results.
• Support governance reporting, including preparation of Audit Committee documentation and maintaining dashboards and performance reports using Power BI and other reporting tools.
• Drive assurance activities across financial, operational and technology audits.
• Turn data into insights that support informed decision-making and stronger controls.
• Influence positive change through clear recommendations and actionable outcomes.
• Champion innovation through data analytics and continuous monitoring initiatives

What you’ll bring to this role

• Experience in audit, compliance, risk or assurance, with a curiosity for how things work.
• Strong analytical thinking and a keen eye for detail.
• Proficiency in BI reporting tools, including the development and maintenance of interactive dashboards and management reports.
• The ability to build trusted relationships across a diverse organisation.
• A proactive mindset with a talent for managing priorities and delivering outcomes.
• Working towards or willingness to undertake professional qualifications such as Certified Internal Auditor, Power BI or Microsoft Data Analyst certification.

Why join our Internal Audit Team?

Working within Internal Audit provides a unique opportunity to gain exposure across a broad range of Council functions, helping improve governance, risk management and operational performance while contributing to meaningful outcomes for the community.

If you are looking for a role where your analytical skills, curiosity and professional judgement can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day (72.5-hour) fortnight, plus a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.
• Negotiated salary increases locked in through our EBA - 4% in July 2027 (or CPI capped at 4.5%, whichever is greater).
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service.
• Our Strathpine office has local parking on site and is close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

Any questions - please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.