You’ve built strong internal audit foundations. Now step into a role where your judgement shapes decisions, not just reports.

Join a high-calibre consultancy where you’ll lead engagements, influence senior stakeholders, and help build an assurance practice known for excellence. If you’re an experienced internal audit skilled ready to move beyond compliance and deliver insights that drive real change, this is your opportunity to step into a role with genuine influence and purpose.

Axiom Associates is growing, and we’re looking for confident, capable Senior Consultants and Managers who want to elevate their careers while strengthening governance across Australia’s most important institutions.

Make an impact where it matters

Axiom Associates is a trusted consultancy delivering high-quality internal audit, risk, and assurance services to Federal Government agencies and private organisations.

Our work strengthens governance, enhances control environments, and improves performance across programs shaping Australia’s future.

If you want your internal audit work to be valued, acted on, and impactful — you’ll thrive here.

Why This Role is Different

- Move beyond checklist-driven auditing into risk-based, insight-led assurance
- Work directly with senior decision-makers, not layers of hierarchy
- See your recommendations influence real outcomes
- Help shape how internal audit is delivered, not just execute it

The Opportunity This role is designed for internal audit professionals who bring judgement, credibility, and leadership presence.

At Senior Consultant level, you will:

- Lead defined workstreams within internal audit and assurance engagements
- Deliver high-quality fieldwork, analysis, and reporting




- Engage with client stakeholders and contribute to audit insights

At Manager level, you will:

- Lead end-to-end internal audit engagements
- Manage client relationships, including senior executives
- Oversee delivery quality and mentor team members
- Contribute to business development and practice growth
- Help shape Axiom’s internal audit methodology and offering

In Practice, Your Work Will Include

- Leading internal audits across complex government and organisational environments
- Designing risk-based audit scopes, testing strategies, and methodologies
- Assessing governance, risk management, and control frameworks
- Engaging senior stakeholders to challenge assumptions and add value
- Translating findings into clear, practical, and strategic insights
- Coaching junior team members through fieldwork and reporting

You Will

- Lead or co-lead internal audit engagements, compliance reviews, and performance audits
- Deliver work aligned to IIA standards and best practice methodologies
- Produce clear and concise reports
- Mentor and develop junior consultants
- Contribute to proposals, scoping decisions, and client growth
- Strengthen Axiom’s internal audit frameworks and approach

Why You’ll Love Working at Axiom Associates

Our Most Valued Benefit

16 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers

Because we genuinely support our people — in work and life.

Flexibility & Wellbeing

- Hybrid working arrangements




- Central Barton office near the lake
- Wellbeing support
- Lifestyle perks via Flare

Career Growth & Leadership

- Clear progression to Senior Manager and beyond
- Opportunities to shape firm strategy and internal initiatives
- Direct access to Partners
- Executive mentoring and personalised development

Professional Development

- Support for CA/CPA/IIA/CISA certifications
- Internal and external training across audit, risk, data, and governance
- Opportunities to contribute to thought leadership

Inclusive & High-Trust Culture

- Collaborative, respectful, and transparent environment
- Your ideas influence how we work and grow
- A culture built on integrity, curiosity, and professionalism

Impactful Work

- Contribute to public sector reform
- Strengthen governance and public trust
- Improve how critical national programs operate

Eligibility

- Australian citizenship is required
- Must be eligible for an Australian Government Security Clearance

About Us

Axiom Associates brings over 20 years of experience partnering with Federal Government agencies. We’re a tight-knit, high-performing team delivering internal audit and assurance across complex programs and national reforms — united by a clear purpose: to deliver work that strengthens Australia’s future. At Axiom, you’re not just another consultant — you’re a trusted advisor making a real impact.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to step into a role where your internal audit expertise genuinely influences decisions and outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply via LinkedIn or contact Corrie Fitch for a confidential discussion 02 6257 0363.

Applications close: Sunday 6 December 2026

📌 Internal Auditor (Canberra)
🏢 Axiom Associates
📍 Canberra