Join the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN) in a pivotal role within the Internal Audit Team.

About the role: 

Reporting to the Internal Audit Lead, the Senior Assurance Consultant plays a key role in driving organisational improvement, strengthening governance and accountability, and supporting informed decision-making across SALHN and SA Health. This role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality assurance activities within a dynamic and complex healthcare environment. Key duties include:

• Supporting the delivery of the Internal Audit Program through the planning, coordination and execution of audit projects across the organisation.
• Conducting complex audits, investigations and reviews, ensuring activities are completed in line with established standards, within budget and agreed timeframes.
• Preparing high-quality audit reports, briefings and recommendations for senior leadership, the Executive Leadership Committee, Audit and Risk Committee and Board.
• Building strong stakeholder relationships to provide expert advice, support continuous improvement initiatives and drive the implementation of agreed audit actions.

About you:

• Demonstrated expertise in internal auditing, including planning and delivering audits, conducting investigations, analysing complex financial and operational information, and developing practical recommendations.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships and present audit findings through clear, concise reports.
• Highly analytical and solutions-focused, with a sound understanding of risk management principles, accounting and auditing standards, and contemporary internal audit practices.
• A proactive and adaptable professional who demonstrates integrity, accountability and a commitment to continuous professional development, with the ability to mentor and support team members.
  
  

The attached role description is currently under review and may be adjusted prior to appointment. All applicants will be provided with the finalised role description.

Want To Know More? Contact: Cheryl Bejarin, Internal Audit Lead - 8404 2988 cheryl.bejarin@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Wednesday 1st July 2026

Attachments:

• Role Description
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Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.  Job ref: 942821