Senior Consultant | Internal Audit | Governance, Risk & Assurance (Sydney)

Company Description

Job Description

Step into a role where you’ll do meaningful work from day one. As a Senior Consultant in our Governance, Risk & Assurance team, you’ll help some of Australia’s most recognised organisations strengthen their governance, improve their risk management practices, and build trust with their stakeholders.

You’ll be part of a team that solves real problems, uncovers insights that matter, and works closely with clients to uplift their internal audit and risk maturity. This is an opportunity to accelerate your consulting career while learning from experienced professionals who are invested in your growth.

Why This Role Is a Great Opportunity

• Work across a diverse portfolio of clients and industries
• Gain hands‑on exposure to internal audit, controls, governance, and risk
• Learn and develop quickly in a supportive, collaborative environment
• Build technical capabilities while developing strong stakeholder and consulting skills
• Be part of a team that values inclusion, curiosity, and continuous learning

What You’ll Do

Based in our Sydney Barangaroo office, you’ll play a key role in delivering internal audit and GRA engagements. Your work will include:

• Assessing and uplifting governance, risk, and control frameworks to help clients strengthen their operations
• Supporting the delivery of internal audits, from planning through to fieldwork and reporting
• Drafting reports and presentations that clearly communicate findings and recommendations
• Conducting research and analysis using KPMG’s global methodologies and tools
• Collaborating with team members to deliver high-quality outcomes
• Engaging with clients, building confidence and trusted working relationships

You’ll be supported by senior team members while being trusted with meaningful responsibilities that help you grow rapidly.

What You Bring

You’re driven, curious, and ready to develop your career in governance, risk, or internal audit. You bring:

• 1–2 years’ experience in internal audit, risk, governance, controls advisory, or within a regulatory body (e.g., ASIC/APRA)
• Tertiary qualifications in business, commerce, accounting, data analytics, or a related field
• Experience in professional services or client-facing roles (preferred but not essential)
• A solid understanding of business processes, risks, and controls
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to manage your time, stay organised, and deliver work to deadline
• A collaborative mindset and a desire to build strong professional relationships
• A genuine interest in helping clients improve how they operate

Qualifications

Additional Information

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth. 

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.

KPMG Australia: grow with us!