Senior Internal Auditor

Senior Internal Auditor

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Internal Auditor to join the Heartland Bank Australia team based in Melbourne, Australia.
 

Is this your next role?
You will play a pivotal role in strengthening governance, elevating risk management, and shaping the future of how we deliver assurance across a diverse and expanding portfolio at Heartland Bank Australia (HBAL).

Does this sound like you?
You are an outcome‑focused auditor who communicates clearly (written and verbal), builds trusted relationships, thinks critically, and enjoys exploring issues deeply to uncover insights that drive better decisions and processes.

Key responsibilities:

• Strengthen the Internal Audit brand by fostering a collaborative, forward‑thinking culture.
• Leading and executing risk‑based audits, regulatory reviews, project assurance, and investigations.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the business, from senior leaders to emerging managers.
• Produce high‑quality work papers, analysis, and reporting that influence better decision‑making.
• Present audit outcomes confidently, ensuring observations are well‑understood and actioned.
• Offer trusted advice grounded in strong business acumen, risk expertise, and a deep understanding of our operating environment.
   

You’re a pro with:

• Risk‑based audit methodologies, planning and scoping.
• APRA standards and Australian banking regulations (e.g., CPS 220, CPS 230, CPS 234, APS 220).
• Stakeholder engagement across varied groups and seniority levels.
• Excellent communication both written and verbal
• Analytical thinking, problem‑solving, and challenging constructively.
   

  Qualifications/Certifications

• 3+ years’ audit or assurance experience
• Tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce or Finance (highly regarded).
• Strong understanding of the Australian banking/financial services landscape and its regulatory environment (e.g., CPS 220, CPS 230, CPS 234, APS 220)
   

A bit about us and what we do
At Heartland Bank Australia, we focus on providing Australians with specialist banking products that are the best or only of their kind. We do this digitally so our customers can spend more time on the things that matter most - instead of waiting in a queue to speak with someone at a bank.

We're well-established in Australia and have been serving Australians since 1971. We're the leading provider of reverse mortgages and of specialist livestock finance. We're part of the Heartland group of companies which has more than 145 years of experience in financial services. Heartland is listed on the New Zealand and Australian stock exchanges (NZX/ASX: HGH)

Can you see yourself here?
Our values define who we are. We're innovative and always evolving. We work together as one team and have big ambition. We offer real opportunities for learning and career development. You can also get involved in driving change through our internal groups, including our rainbow committee, Growing Families, wellbeing and sustainability groups.

Our perks include flexible working, regular team social activities and events, flu vaccinations and more.

Diversity & inclusion
At Heartland, we're proud to celebrate the many characteristics that make us different. We're committed to improving the inclusiveness of our workplace, enabling our people to be authentic and helping us better understand and respond to our customers.
 
We're an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage everyone to apply. Let us know if you need support throughout the application or interview process including a sign language interpreter or speech-to-text reporter. Feel free to share your pronouns in your application.
  
Keen to learn more?
To learn more about Heartland, check out our website heartlandbank.com.au or follow us on LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/heartland-bank-Australia

Please note you must be eligible to work in Australia.