Principal Internal Auditor

About the role

Permanent full time opportunity to align with the strategic direction of the Director Internal Audit, conduct and support the delivery of the Annual Audit plan, providing sound professional advice and recommendations to the Director Internal Audit and the Metro North Health Executive Management Team to improve the monitoring, development and delivery of Metro North Health's programs.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

Lead and manage complex internal audits (risk-based assurance and advisory) within required timeframes to execute the Annual Internal Audit Plans for Metro North Health that reflect contemporary internal audit practices.
Prepare high quality audit reports outlining findings and recommendations which address root causes and enhance performance outcomes.
Prepare briefings and present audit findings to senior management, governance committees and other audit stakeholders and negotiate actions to address audit findings.
By critically assessing detailed or complex information, provide innovative and practical advice and solutions to officers at all levels of the organisations on whole-of-Government requirements, best practice standards, and Metro North Health policy and procedures to promote sound governance and internal controls.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Benefits when working for us

Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

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