Manager Internal Audit

You’re collaborative and leverage the experience of others, drawing on collective skills and wisdom for the team to develop and succeed.

You’ll have the opportunity to use your expertise in communication, problem-solving, empathy and conflict resolution to help thousands of people every day.

In this role, you'll:

You will lead the operational audit program and provide strategic and expert advice across audit, compliance and advisory activities for Sydney Trains, working within the Office of the Chief Executive and reporting to the Chief Legal Counsel. You will lead governance of the Sydney Trains Operational Risk Committee and interface with other executive committees as required.

This role will see you develop and deliver risk‑based audit plans aligned to strategic priorities and enterprise risks, manage co‑sourced audit partners and operational audit matters and support reporting that strengthens governance, risk management and operational performance.

You will build strong stakeholder relationships to understand operational and safety risks and business changes, enabling effective audit delivery and improving outcomes.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About you

You hold appropriate tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated equivalent professional experience, along with current membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors Australia or equivalent.

You have demonstrated experience in audit, compliance and advisory activities, with knowledge of risk‑based audit planning and governance. You're confident working with senior stakeholders and communicating complex issues clearly.

You bring integrity and sound judgement and can build trusted relationships that support collaboration and effective governance.

This is a significant opportunity to establish and shape the internal audit function within Sydney Trains, supporting a focused approach to operational and safety risks and contributing to governance, risk management and outcomes that support safe, reliable rail services for the people of NSW.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

At Sydney Trains, our rail services keep Sydney moving by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do. We work with our local communities to deliver safe, timely and efficient rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Our trains and network are evolving to meet the needs of our customers now and well into the future. We’re continuing to integrate technological innovations that help us deliver a smarter and more sustainable network.

Join us

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