Director, Internal Audit

• Key leadership role, reporting through to the Vice-Chancellor and the Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee of Council.
• Foster a culture of compliance, integrity and oversight of contemporary audit practices
• Attractive remuneration and benefits

The Position

The Director, Internal Audit provides independent, objective assurance and advice to add value and improve the University’s operations. This role supports the University’s objectives by evaluating and enhancing the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

Reporting through to the Vice-Chancellor and working closely with the UTS Council’s Audit and Risk Committee, the Director plays a critical role in ensuring that audit activities contribute positively to the University’s objectives through effective collaboration and communication with all relevant stakeholders.

We are seeking candidates with highly developed leadership skills and technical expertise, with proven experience working in a similarly complex environment.  The successful candidate will bring exceptional communication skills and the ability to operate independently at senior levels, with high levels of integrity and influence.

This position is offered on a 5-year fixed term contract, with attractive remuneration and benefits.

The Organisation

The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is the top-ranked young university in Australia (THE Young University Rankings 2024) and ranked in the top 100 universities globally (QS World University Rankings 2025).  With an international outlook, world-class research and a reputation for excellence in education the University takes pride in being a vibrant, diverse and practice-oriented organisation with a passion and commitment to innovation that is relevant to today’s world, and which benefits local and international communities.

For more information on the organisation visit: uts.edu.au/about

To apply: click on ‘APPLY NOW’ and using reference UTSdia0724 address your cover letter and resume to Sharyn Gowans, of Fisher Leadership, or call 1300 347 437 for further information.