Internal Auditor

Melbourne is Australia’s fastest growing city – a city that is becoming increasingly reliant on public transport networks. Since 2009, Metro proudly continues to operate and maintain a world-class train service and network through to delivering significant transport projects that will shape how Melbourne moves. With Zero Harm at the foundation of everything we do, we want everyone to get home safely. We are one team, helping to connect and shape a better Melbourne.

Join our Audit and Risk team as an Internal Auditor, where you will play a key role in executing the annual and three-year strategic internal audit plan, ensuring MTM’s assurance requirements are met. You will collaborate with Management to review systems and operations, assessing how effectively risks are managed, verifying the implementation of proper processes, and ensuring adherence to agreed procedures. Additionally, you will identify opportunities for greater efficiency, innovation, and stronger controls, supporting the rollout of new or enhanced business practices.

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement and is based at our Docklands head office.

Key role responsibilities

• Analyse business processes to identify and assess how material risks are mitigated and whether improvements are necessary
• Apply the practice standards of the Australian Institute of Internal Auditors
• Appraise requirements and make recommendations in respect to work methods and techniques
• Provide input for the development of the annual Audit Program
• Assist with the implementation of Internal Audit recommendations across the business
• Liaise with external auditors/ stakeholders as necessary
• Prepare and maintain Internal Audit deliverables including working papers, reports, audit actions, status updates and analysis of key trends
• Provide advice to internal customers on appropriate internal controls and processes
• Provide assistance with the development and updating of the Enterprise Risk Register as required, including identification and analysis of risks

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree qualification in accounting or a related field
• CA or CPA qualified
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or working towards qualification
• Minimum 5 years Internal Audit and/or Financial Accounting experience including experience in process improvement

Metro’s commitment to an inclusive workforce

At Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM), we recognise that embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive workplace are vital to our mission and success and will lead us to being a world class rail network. In today’s interconnected and multicultural world, our ability to understand, appreciate, and leverage the unique perspectives of our employees, passengers, partners, and the community is essential for driving innovation and achieving sustainable growth.

We offer and encourage flexible work and purchased leave arrangements for all employees to support wellbeing, family or carer commitments and other personal circumstances. We are committed to removing barriers and welcoming applications from people of all ages, abilities, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and the LGBTIQA+ community. We are happy to make adjustments to our recruitment process to support your full participation.