Internal Audit Support Officer

Perform audits, update Protecht, manage Audit Tender responses, follow up prior audit issues, support Leadership Team interviews to develop draft 2027 Internal Audit Plan, and assisting with Fraud Risk Workshops.

• Full-time position
• Based in Sydney CBD
• A fantastic opportunity for a short-term support role to join Audit team in Wesley

About us

Wesley Community Services Limited, a company limited by guarantee pursuant to the Corporations Act 2001, is a Public Benevolent Institution operating as Wesley Mission to conceive, develop and deliver services and programs to provide direct relief of poverty, sickness, suffering, distress, adversity, disability, destitution, and helplessness in New South Wales and other parts of Australia as inspired by the work of Jesus Christ in Word and deed.

Our vision is: “…doing all the good we can because every life matters”.

Out of Christian love and compassion we are driven by Soft Hearts: Open Hands: Sharp Minds (and) Hard Feet.

Our strategic plan is based on four key directions, namely:

• Deepening our Word & deed
• Claiming our prophetic voice
• Extending our impact
• Strengthening our organisation.

The range of community services we provide is amongst the most diverse of any Australian organisation. We are one of the largest community services organisations operating in NSW and the ACT, our work extending to other states and territories through our work in suicide prevention.

About the team

The purpose of Internal Audit is to perform independent assurance of critical areas. It achieves its purpose by reviewing processes, systems, service areas across Wesley Mission. Services include auditing services across a range of functions.

Its work is inspired by the organisation’s vision, guided by its mission, informed by its strategy and underpinned by its values

About the role

The purpose of the role is to provide practical project support to deliver priority areas over the next two to three months. It would include performing audits, updating Protecht, managing Audit Tender responses, following up prior audit issues, supporting Leadership Team interviews to develop draft 2027 Internal Audit Plan, and assisting with Fraud Risk Workshops.

Primary responsibilities:

• Perform financial audits under the direction of Internal Audit within the scheduled timeframes. Document the workpapers, interviews, flows, evidence and issues based on defined templates and guidance.
• Update Protecht Audit Module with information from ongoing and prior completed audits: If the audits are complete - upload final audit reports and supporting evidence, capture management responses, enter agreed actions, confirm action owners and due dates, and complete quality checks to ensure Protecht aligns with approved audit documentation.
• Manage responses from the Audit Tender: Coordinate and track tender responses, maintain comparison schedules, collate clarification questions, support assessment documentation and assist with communication between Internal Audit, Procurement, Legal and relevant stakeholders.
• Follow up prior audit issues: Contact action owners, confirm progress against agreed actions, request supporting evidence, update issue status and due dates, and prepare exception summaries for overdue or high-risk items.
• Assist with LT interviews and drafting the 2027 audit plan: Schedule and coordinate Leadership Team interviews, prepare interview templates, capture discussion themes, summarise emerging risks and priorities, and support drafting of the 2027 Internal Audit Plan.
• Assist in the Fraud Risk Workshops: Prepare workshop materials, document fraud risk scenarios, capture control gaps and agreed actions, and assist with summarising workshop outcomes for management reporting. If required, perform some testing and analytics to identify variances, outliers and opportunities.
• Other: Other tasks can be added based on performance, requests or priorities

Essential criteria

To be successful for this role, you will have:

• Financial knowledge including budgeting and forecasting
• Audit knowledge and experience
• Knowledge of Protecht system will be beneficial
• Inter-personal skills to manage a range of different stakeholders at all levels
• Knowledge about Flowcharts, documentation and reporting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Co-pilot, Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Benefits for you:

• Competitive remuneration and more cash in your pocket (less tax) with not-for profit salary packaging
• Professional development opportunities by collaborating and working closely with highly experienced Finance and operational team
• Free counselling via Employee Assistance Program

Closing date

Friday 14th August 2026

Please submit a copy of your CV/resume and a cover letter addressing all the selection criteria.

For further information, or to submit an application, please contact:

Contact name: Roy D’Cunha

Internal Audit – Finance and Strategy

via the 'Apply to this Job' button below.

Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values and Worker code of conduct. We are committed to providing an environment in which children can feel safe and valued.

The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission. Wesley Mission is committed to diversity, inclusion and reconciliation. Guided by our vision of doing all the good we can because every life matters, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and social demographics, and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.