Employment Type

Permanent

Closing Date

19 Aug 2025 11:59pm

Job Title

Group Internal Audit Principal (Technology)

Job Description

As a technology-focused leader within GIA, you’ll shape strategy, influence executive decision-makers, and drive excellence in our audit approach across a dynamic, complex business landscape.

What we offer

• Flex appeal; work when and from where suits you best
• Performance-related pay eligibility
• Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up
• 16 weeks paid parental leave, for primary and secondary carers
• Purchased annual leave scheme
• Laptop, mobile phone + plan; you’ll never see a phone bill
• Extra day off per year, for you to use as you like
• 30% off Telstra Products and Services

What you’ll do

• Lead the development and delivery of the annual risk-based Internal Audit Plan, ensuring a focus on technology risk, industry best practice, and evolving business priorities.
• Oversee and direct audit engagements: manage resources, budgets, third-party providers, and ensure adaptability to emerging risks across Telstra’s operations.
• Review, challenge, and enhance audit quality—upholding rigorous standards in methodology, evidence, and documentation.
• Coach, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team, fostering technical excellence and business partnering capabilities.
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders, providing actionable insights and shaping risk management strategies at the highest levels.
• Champion continuous improvement and innovation, elevating the profile and impact of GIA within Telstra.

About you

• Extensive experience (ideally 15+ years) in internal audit, risk advisory, or technology assurance, including time spent in a Big 4 professional services firm.
• Professional certification such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or equivalent credentials in IT audit, cybersecurity, or risk management.
• A strong understanding of technology environments, including cloud platforms, cybersecurity, data governance, and emerging technologies.
• Proven ability to lead complex audits across diverse technology domains, delivering insights that drive business improvement and risk mitigation.
• A track record of uplifting audit capability, through coaching, innovation, and embedding data-driven and agile audit techniques.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and collaborate across business and technology teams.
• A passion for continuous improvement and a commitment to enhancing assurance practices in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Bonus points for

• Big 4/professional services internal audit experience (Director or Senior Manager level)
• Experience in the telecommunications sector

If you’re passionate about innovation, looking to lead and create lasting impact, and eager for your next career-defining challenge, we invite you to apply.

We celebrate diversity and inclusion in all forms and accommodate flexible work arrangements to ensure everyone can participate fully.