Open Opportunity

Senior Assurance Manager - Lead, Innovate and Drive Change - Applications Closed

Location: Sydney Salary: $180K - $200K + super and bonus (neg)

An exciting opportunity awaits you to step up as a Senior Internal Auditor within a leading ASX Listed consumer organisation

  • Lead impactful audit and assurance initiatives with executive visibility

  • Enjoy a competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits

  • Melbourne or Sydney | Major ASX Listed Australian Consumer Group

Shape the Future of Assurance in a Dynamic Consumer-Focused Organisation
A significant opportunity exists for an accomplished Senior Internal Auditor to join a highly respected Australian consumer group, operating across a broad portfolio of market-leading brands and businesses. Our client — a major national player supplying thousands of independent retailers — is committed to operational excellence, customer success, and innovation at scale.

As part of their evolving assurance strategy, we are seeking a Senior Assurance Manager to join their Internal Audit team. Based in either Melbourne or Sydney, and reporting directly to the Head of Internal Audit, you will play a key leadership role in maintaining and enhancing the group’s assurance and internal audit framework.

About the Opportunity
In this influential role, you will:
  • Lead and execute assurance activities within a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.
  • Manage a portfolio of internal audits under a risk-based annual audit plan, ensuring quality delivery, timeliness, and alignment with organisational objectives.
  • Build strong, trusted partnerships across the organisation to champion a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and commercial risk management.
  • Present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders, including executive leadership and the Audit, Risk, and Compliance Committee.
  • Mentor and develop a professional team of auditors, promoting technical excellence and leadership succession.
  • Integrate third-party assurance providers under a cohesive, ‘one team’ delivery model.
  • Deliver value-added insights that drive tangible improvements to internal controls, process optimisation, and governance standards.
About You
You will bring:
  • 7–12 years’ experience delivering Internal Audit, Risk Management, or Business Assurance services, ideally within large, complex, consumer or retail-oriented environments.
  • Previous experience in a Big 4 or mid-tier Chartered Accounting firm (highly regarded).
  • Relevant professional qualifications (CA, CPA, CIA, or equivalent).
  • Strong commercial acumen combined with sound judgement in assessing control effectiveness.
  • Outstanding communication skills with the ability to influence and advise senior leaders.
  • A natural ability to operate effectively in areas of ambiguity, assessing diverse risks while balancing commercial realities.
  • A passion for continuous improvement and a proactive approach to leadership development within the team.
Why Join?
  • Strategic Impact: Directly influence assurance practices in a major Australian organisation poised for continued growth and innovation.
  • Visibility and Influence: Present at the executive and Board Committee level, shaping decision-making and governance outcomes.
  • Career Development: Progress your career within a respected, high-performance internal audit function that values initiative, leadership, and long-term succession.
  • Flexibility: Choose your base in either Melbourne or Sydney, with hybrid working options available.
How to Apply
If you are a results-driven assurance professional seeking to work within a collaborative and commercially astute environment, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in this opportunity. Confidential enquiries are welcome.

Galvin-Rowley Executive is proud to partner with organisations to secure transformative leadership talent. Our bespoke, high-touch approach ensures the right cultural and strategic fit for every appointment​​.

For confidential enquiries, please contact:
Jennifer Galvin-Rowley
jen@galvinrowley.com.au
0410 477 235