Internal Auditor

About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values  it is to shape a more just and compassionate society. 

We believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services.  Our employees are recognised for their achievements and offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values driven team environment and culture.  

The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities. 

Your Role

As an Internal Auditor with the St Vincent de Paul Society NSW, you’ll play a key role in ensuring integrity, accountability and good governance across our SVDP (Society) Housing Australia. Using a risk based approach, you’ll evaluate the effectiveness of management controls, help safeguard our resources and support compliance with policies, procedures, regulations and accounting principles. This is a meaningful opportunity to apply your skills while contributing to an organisation that makes a difference in the lives of people experiencing disadvantage. Please note this is a Part Time role working 0.4 FTE on a six month contract starting in October.

Your Responsibility

• Assist in the development of annual audit plans and audit programs.
• Conduct both scheduled and unscheduled audits.
• Prepare audit reports and working papers for review.
• Monitor and follow up on management responses to recommendations.
• Maintain the fraud register and contribute to the Integrated Risk Management System.
• Build positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including external auditors and investigators.

You Will Need

• Tertiary qualification in accounting or a related discipline.
• Previous audit experience, internal or external considered.
• Knowledge of best-practice auditing standards and methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Excellent project management and organisational ability.
• Progress towards membership of CA ANZ, CPA Australia or Certified Internal Auditor.
• Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

Apply Now

If this sounds like you, don’t wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them.

We offer:

• Supportive Team – Join a welcoming, values-driven team with a strong sense of community.
• Boost Your Take-Home Pay – Access up to $15,900 in tax-free benefits for everyday expenses.
• Career Progression – Grow with clear pathways to leadership and internal opportunities.
• Learning & Development - On-demand training to support your professional growth. 
• Wellbeing Support –  EAP and wellness services to support your mental and physical well-being. 
• Flexible Work Options – Enjoy hybrid/flexible work arrangements for better work-life balance.
• Inclusive Culture – Thrive in a diverse workplace with active RAP and DIAP programs.
• Leave Benefits – Enjoy up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave, plus access to cultural and study leave to support your personal and professional life.

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.