Closing date: 18/10/2026 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Location: Windsor

Department: Governance

Employment type: Part-Time

Work Arrangement: In office

Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council.

- Part Time 21 hours per week
- Pay Range from $59.19 per hour + 12% Super
- On-Site Parking
- Fitness Passport Option

Hawkesbury City Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800 square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together to deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.

Hawkesbury City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

The Role

Reporting to the Manager Governance and Risk and based in Windsor NSW, the primary purpose of this role is to provide proactive collaboration and support to Council’s Internal Audit Coordinator and Council’s Internal Audit function as well as all associated tasks, and champion Internal Audit by raising awareness within Council.

About You

You have demonstrated experience within an internal audit role, with proficiency in applying Internal Audit standards, procedures, techniques and advanced principles and practices of fraud analysis and prevention. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to interact effectively with both internal and external stakeholders, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, exercising sound judgement. You will be able to work independently and as part of a team and meet organisational and legislative deadlines.

Essential Criteria

- Tertiary qualifications in Business Administration,



Accounting or a relevant business related discipline and/or demonstrated experience within an Internal Audit or Risk Management function
- Demonstrated experience in a role within an Internal Audit function in a large multidisciplinary organisation
- Demonstrated understanding of risk management principles, governance and controls, and the principles of public sector accountability
- Experience in an Internal Audit function within local government
- Knowledge of appropriate legislative provisions including the Local Government Act 1993 and Local Government (General) Regulation 2021
- Exceptional planning, organisational and project management skills
- High Level Communication and interpersonal skills
- The right to live and work in Australia
- Class C Drivers Licence
- WHS General Construction Work in NSW
- Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Successful applicants will be required to undergo background (police) checks and medical declaration

The Rewards

An attractive salary will be offered to the successful applicant commensurate with qualification, skills, and experience.

- Great Working Environment
- Paid Parental Leave
- Great working environment
- Flexible work arrangements
- Tertiary Education Assistance
- Health and Wellbeing Program
- Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Training and Development Opportunities
- Employee Reward and Recognition program
- Fitness Passport
- Social Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
- Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family

To Apply

For further position details, including the selection criteria and how to apply, visit our website www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au or call Council’s People and Development Team on 02 •••• •444.

Applications close Sunday, 18 October 2026

Applicants who do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for this position.

Please note that the canvassing of Councillors in relation to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant from this process.

📌 Internal Audit and Assurance Officer (Windsor)
🏢 Hawkesbury City Council
📍 Windsor