Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while having the benefit of living in an idyllic North Coast location? Here at Clarence Valley Council, we strive to be a progressive employer that offers a rewarding and flexible work environment. Our vision is to create a community full of opportunity and our workforce is where we start to achieve our community aspirations.
Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we cover 10,441 square kilometres with the three major community hubs of Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. We are one of the biggest employers in the Valley and can offer you a rewarding career and a new lifestyle. Our goal is to be the employer of choice in the Valley, creating opportunities for those who live here already and for those who want to move here.
We are in an exciting period of transformation with a focus on employee engagement, satisfaction and delivering exceptional services and facilities for the community.
We strive to lead with openness and courage and want you to be part of that journey.
So come and join the team while enjoying all that Clarence Valley has to offer you and your family.
Learn more about living in the Clarence Valley
here.
What you need to know...
- permanent full time - 70 hours per fortnight
- the package: $98,183 to $117,085 plus superannuation per annum
- location: Grafton, NSW
- flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
- enjoy the benefits of flex time
- access to fitness passport
About the role
Clarence Valley Council is seeking an Internal Audit Officer to lead and deliver Council’s internal audit function.
This role provides risk based, objective assurance across governance, compliance and operational systems. You will develop and implement the internal audit program, monitor audit recommendations, support the Audit and Risk Improvement Committee, and provide practical advice to strengthen risk management and internal controls across the organisation.
We are looking for a tertiary qualified professional in accounting, finance or business management with demonstrated experience in internal audit and risk management.
To be considered for this position you will need to:
- Address the essential requirements of the role as per position description
- Supply relevant certificates and licences
- Attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume (5 pages maximum) that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this position. You will need to demonstrate how you meet the focus capabilities and how your skills will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities.
- Answer the target questions - maximum 300 words each question
Q1. Please outline your experience delivering an internal audit function, including how you have developed risk based audit programs and taken ownership over governance, risk and compliance.
Q2. Please provide an example of a time you identified an organisational risk and worked with managers or senior staff to implement improvements. How did you ensure effective planning, stakeholder engagement and measurable outcomes?
Contact
Laura Black, General Manager on 02 6643 0200.
Closing date
Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 11.30 pm (NSW time).
Other important information
This position is located at Council's Grafton office, however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future.
A probation period applies to this position.
How to apply
All applications must be lodged online via Council's website
www.clarence.nsw.gov.au.
For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria please refer to the Careers page on the Clarence Valley Council website.
Do you want further information on how to apply under the Capability Framework? Please read our
How to apply for a job guide.
Council is an EEO employer and First Nations people are encouraged to apply.
Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.
