Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 6th Aug 2020
Help keep us on track. As an NGO it is vital we ensure our internal processes and controls are effective in mitigating the various risks inherent in our operations, from child and staff safeguarding, to fraud and sustainability. We need your expertise to develop and lead a best-practice internal audit function and provide independent assurance to our Board, our Executive Group and our key Donors. And in doing so, you'll have an important hand in the continuation of our invaluable work improving the lives of millions of children around the world.
We're ambitious, creative and outspoken. We stand up for children's rights. We want all children to be educated, healthy and live a life free from violence. We run programs in Australia and overseas and, if there's a disaster - like an earthquake, drought or conflict - we are there on the ground.
In this part-time, permanent position, based in out Carlton* office, you will play a pivotal role in driving our internal audit function. You will lead and develop our internal audit function, to evaluate the effectiveness of the controls over our key risks; providing insightful and practical recommendations for improvements. With a direct reporting line to the Chair of the Board Audit Committee, you will also receive strong support from our Chief Financial Officer.
You will make an impact by:
…You are a seasoned Internal Auditor with exposure to auditing a variety of operational, IT and financial risks across diverse locations and industries. A pragmatist, you're comfortable working with ambiguity and in highly dynamic environments and, importantly, passionate about delivering a best-practice internal audit function.
This role requires:
It's the feeling of knowing that your work is contributing to making the world a better place for children and working with others who feel the same.
In addition to a connection to social causes, you will have access to:
We'd love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on one of the buttons in the 'Apply' section.
Position Description - Head of Internal Audit
*While COVID-19 social distancing restrictions are in place, this role works remotely (i.e. from home or an alternative location). Once the pandemic restrictions are lifted, the role will be based in our office in Carlton.
At Save the Children, we seek a workforce that is as diverse as our society - in race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs - and reflects the communities we work in. We believe diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and core values and we demonstrate this commitment through all our employment practices. Our inclusive workplace culture contributes to making Save the Children a great place to work.
Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.
Save the Children Australia supports the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. If you are successful in your application, we will request consent to access HR held information pertaining to your last 5 years of employment. You can read about the Scheme and our commitment to Safeguarding here.