Principal Internal Auditor

Full Time / 10 day fortnight/ 40 hours per weekSalary: From $138,896 per annum, plus SuperannuationPosition Brief - Principal Internal Auditor

About The Team

The Internal Audit Unit sits within the Chief Risk and Audit Office at the City of Gold Coast Council. The team is comprised of 4 principal internal auditors and the Manager Internal Audit. The teams future strategic focus areas include leveraging data analytics, increased stakeholder engagement and integrating our assurance with the City’s various other assurance functions.

About The Role

The Principal Internal Auditor is responsible for assisting the Manager Internal Audit to deliver the annual Internal Audit work program by planning and executing contemporary, risk-based internal audit reviews. Additionally, the Principal Internal Auditor role will provide risk and control advisory services across the broad range of City business operations, processes and systems.

Refer to position brief attached for full list of responsibilities.

We’re Looking For People Who Have

Internal audit and/or risk management experience and knowledge.Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.Relevant professional qualification/s (such as CA/CPA, CIA, CISA) are highly desirable.Experience writing reports, working with data to produce insights, and communicating with senior stakeholders.Experience working in local government or equivalent subject matter knowledge in relevant areas (such as asset management, financial management, health and safety, information systems/cyber security) is highly desirable.

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

Benefits

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations  Personal and professional development courses Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.

How To Apply

To submit your application, please click apply now and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.

Contact Person: Michelle Field

Contact Email: mfield@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Closing Date Sunday 6th September 2026, 11:59pm AEDT

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and encourage candidates to discuss any support or adjustments they may need throughout the recruitment process.