Deputy Director, Internal Audit
Job No.: 685950
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 3-year fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $184,668 pa Level 10A (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
Monash University is seeking an experienced and strategic internal audit professional to join our high-performing team as Deputy Director, Internal Audit. In this pivotal leadership role, you will support the Director in shaping and delivering the University’s Internal Audit Strategy, Annual Internal Audit Plan and associated activities across the Monash Group.
As the Deputy Director, you will be responsible for ensuring internal audit strategies, programs and operations are aligned with the University's strategic and operational priorities and areas of key risk, serving as an independent source of comprehensive review for the Director, Internal Audit and senior management. By applying a risk-based approach and adhering to industry standards and best practice, you will ensure that delivery of internal audit services at Monash are robust and deliver on intended results.
The Deputy Director will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact including through the provision of independent advice and assurance to senior management in a broad range of areas including fraud and corruption prevention, detection and investigation, and business change and improvement directed towards improving the efficiency, economy and effectiveness of the organisation.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Proven experience in leading internal audit functions within complex, multi-entity organisations, with a strong grasp of contemporary audit methodologies and standards.
- Exceptional strategic leadership skills with the ability to provide authoritative technical and policy advice to senior leaders and governance committees.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of influencing and building consensus across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills, with the ability to deliver positive and innovative solutions.
- A relevant postgraduate qualification and professional membership (e.g., IIA-Australia, CPA Australia, or CA ANZ) with extensive senior-level experience in internal audit or a related field.
Why Join Us
- Shape the future: Provide strategic leadership and direction to the delivery of contemporary internal audit outcomes across the Monash Group.
- Join a global leader: Contribute to a modern, research-intensive university tackling the challenges of our time.
- Work with purpose: Be part of a high-performing, values-driven team that champions innovation and professional excellence.
- Thrive and grow: Access exceptional development programs, flexible work options, and an inclusive, vibrant campus culture.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.
In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application should include a CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Scott Hartley, Director, Internal Audit, +61 402 118 234 scott.hartley@monash.edu
Position Description: Deputy Director, Internal Audit
Applications Close: Thursday 20 November 2025, 11:55pm AEDT
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