Senior Manager – Internal Audit & Assurance

At Sententia Consulting, we partner with government organisations to strengthen integrity, manage risk and deliver better outcomes for government and public sector organisations.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager with a strong and well-rounded internal audit background to lead engagements and deliver outcomes. This role is dedicated to delivering risk-based internal audit and assurance engagements for government clients.

We are open to either an immediate or forward-looking start date. Location can be in either Canberra, ACT (Barton Office) or Melbourne, VIC (Southbank Office).

About the Sententia Consulting Team

At Sententia Consulting we value innovative thinkers who deliver frank and fearless advice. Our mission is to drive positive societal change by simplifying complexity and equipping organisations to manage risk effectively. Our Senior team are at the forefront of every engagement, providing genuine, expert advice that empowers clients to manage risk, build resilience and achieve their goals with confidence.

What does value look like

We deliver high-quality internal audit, IT audit and assurance services across a wide range of government departments and public sector organisations. Our people are focussed, have a collaborative nature, and enjoy working in a team as well as autonomously.

Senior Managersin our Internal Audit and Assurance team have responsibility for delivering high-impact engagements. They bring the technical depth and structure, have commercial awareness and are trusted advisors that confidently engage with stakeholders on all levels including senior executives.

Senior Managers are accomplished in leading large engagements or multiple concurrent engagements, and take ownership of the planning, delivery,



and quality - ensuring risks and budgets are well managed and outcomes are successful.

Beyond engagements, Senior Managers coach and develop team members, strengthen client relationships, and help shape strategies that deliver sustainable impact. You have a team-oriented and proactive leadership style, and you are commercially aware – enabling you to positively influence both our clients and the future of our firm.

About You

You are an internal audit & assurance SME. Your capability is in risk-based auditing and control assessment including compliance and performance audits. You’re comfortable managing and leading full cycle audits to ensure high-quality outcomes are achieved. This will include doing the planning, fieldwork, reviewing and reporting.

Skills and experience include

- 8+ years of experience delivering internal audit services and assurance services
- Qualifications such as undergraduate or post graduate degree (Commerce, Accounting or Finance desirable, all degrees considered)
- Professional certifications like CA, CPA, CIA, CISA
- Solid experience working with the Commonwealth government sector
- Full-circle experience planning, delivering and leading audit and assurance services
- Experience converting pipeline into active work & supporting proposal development
- Exceptional communication and influencing skills – able to advise and challenge
- Exceptional time management and analytical skills




- Strong ability to build effective relationships with clients and your colleagues
- Hold an AGSVA Baseline (minimum) security clearance - must be an Australian Citizen

Why Sententia Consulting You will get to work alongside senior consulting leaders solving complex problems. We are a learning-led organisation where continuous professional development is a part of our DNA. You will have the opportunity to shape client outcomes, support future leaders and contribute to our firm’s strategy as we continue to expand.

What we offer

- Exposure to meaningful and varied engagements
- Flexible working arrangements to support where, when, and how you work best
- Ability to take part in annual promotion, reward and recognition reviews
- Access to ongoing professional development and mentoring
- Generous leave benefits, including bonus leave and paid parental leave
- Opportunity to engage in professional, social and community activities

Ready to join us Step into a senior role where your expertise shapes client’s and the firm’s future. Apply by sending your CV and cover letter that clearly demonstrates your internal audit & assurance experience to [email protected]

We foster a culture that values diversity and encourage applications from all ages, nationalities, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities.

We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience and encourage you to share any support or adjustments you might need to participate. We understand this can be dauting, please contact us with questions, information will be kept confidential.

Our preferred applicant will also be required to undertake employment screening by our external third-party provider.

📌 Senior Manager - Internal Audit (Canberra)
🏢 Sententia Consulting
📍 Canberra