Offer summary

Qualifications:

Extensive experience (15+ years) in internal audit, risk advisory, or technology assurance., Professional certification such as CISA or equivalent in IT audit, cybersecurity, or risk management., Strong understanding of technology environments, including cloud, cybersecurity, and data governance., Proven ability to lead complex audits and uplift audit capabilities through coaching and innovation..

Key responsibilities:

Lead the development and delivery of the annual risk-based Internal Audit Plan focusing on technology risk.

Oversee and manage audit engagements, resources, budgets, and third-party providers.

Review and enhance audit quality, ensuring rigorous standards and documentation.

Engage with senior stakeholders to provide insights and shape risk management strategies.

Job description

Employment Type

Permanent

Closing Date

19 Aug 2025 11:59pm

Job Title

Group Internal Audit Principal (Technology)

Job Summary

Join Telstra’s Group Internal Audit (GIA) as a Principal and play a pivotal role shaping the future of technology assurance by driving uplift in our audit capabilities across emerging tech domains. GIA is Telstra’s ‘third line of defence’, providing independent and objective assurance to the Risk & Sustainability Committee and senior leadership on the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls.

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.

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