Manager, Risk Consulting

Sydney, New South Wales
Full-time
Posted Nov 9, 2026

Job description

•Flexible and hybrid working that supports when, where and how you work

•Lead and develop junior team members while contributing to the growth of a collaborative practice

•Lead high-impact internal audit and risk engagements for major Public and For Purpose clients

Grant Thornton Australia is one of Australia’s leading professional services firms, providing audit, tax, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients.

Our culture is underpinned by a commitment to our clients, people and communities, and our promise to ‘Reach for Remarkable’ by providing proven expertise, principled execution, and personalised experience.

In Australia we're proud to support the careers of more than 1,500 remarkable people. Backed by six Australian offices and a global network spanning more than 150 markets, we offer the scale, connections and opportunities to help you shape your future, wherever it takes you.

About this role

Step into a vibrant and fast-growing Internal Audit & Risk Consulting practice where purpose meets performance. You’ll join a team that thrives on collaboration, CARE culture and meaningful work, partnering with Tier 1 organisations on high-impact projects that shape the future of risk and assurance.

We’re looking for an experienced Manager with a strong background in internal audit, risk and controls, and regulatory frameworks. You’ll work across our Public and For Purpose (PFP) portfolio, which includes State Government, For Purpose organisations, Utilities and Higher Education .

Whether you’ve built your experience directly within these sectors or through professional services, you’ll have the opportunity to lead engagements, build trusted client relationships and develop junior team members while contributing to the continued growth of the practice.

Key responsibilities

•Leading end-to-end internal audit and risk consulting engagements, from planning and scoping through to delivery and reporting.

•Managing multiple client engagements, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard, on time and within agreed budgets.

•Understanding clients’ risk environments and applying your experience to develop practical, commercially focused solutions.

•Building and maintaining strong relationships with senior client stakeholders.

•Reviewing audit documentation, reports and engagement deliverables to ensure quality and consistency.

•Leading client discussions and presenting findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

•Managing, coaching and developing junior team members, providing guidance throughout engagements.

•Working closely with Directors and Partners to support client relationships and identify opportunities to grow existing and new engagements.

•Contributing to proposals, business development activities and the broader growth of the Internal Audit & Risk Consulting practice.

Skills & experience

•Strong experience delivering Internal Audit services, ideally within professional services or a complex in-house environment, with the capability to operate at Manager level.

•Experience working with clients across, or a strong understanding of, Public and For Purpose (PFP) sectors, including State Government, For Purpose organisations, Utilities and Higher Education.

•Strong practical experience across internal audit, business risk, controls and business process reviews.

•Demonstrated experience managing internal audit engagements from scoping and planning through to reporting and presenting findings.

•Experience managing senior client and stakeholder relationships and confidently presenting findings and recommendations.

•Strong report writing skills, with the ability to translate complex findings into clear, practical recommendations.

•Demonstrated experience managing, coaching and developing junior team members.

•Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to contribute to proposals, client opportunities and practice growth.

•Well-developed analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

•Ability to manage competing priorities and operate effectively across multiple client engagements.

•CA, CIA or another relevant professional qualification is highly regarded.

If you’re interested in this role but don’t feel that you match every single one of our requirements, we would still love to hear from you and explore the unique skillset and attributes you can bring to the team.

Reach your remarkable

At Grant Thornton, we do things differently because we understand that when you strive for better and care about what you do, remarkable things are possible. We’re a dynamic and authentic mix of backgrounds, perspectives and ways of thinking. We’re driven by our shared purpose – we ignite the potential within our people and clients to create enduring success and positively shape the communities around us.

With us, you’ll be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities – building your confidence and capabilities at every step. You’ll be supported, motivated and inspired by a team of passionate and caring collaborators and leaders. You’ll be empowered to build a career path that’s tailored to you and encouraged to make a meaningful difference. And we’ll make sure the excellence you deliver and the impact you make is always seen, felt and celebrated.

Remarkable perks that put you first:

•Flexible working options and Recharge Time available

•Funded professional membership and study assistance

•Up to 26 weeks’ paid parental leave | paid secondary carers’ leave

•Fully funded gym membership | Health Insurance discounts

•And many more!

Need some help applying or participating in the recruitment process?

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply, and we warmly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, those in the LGBTQI community and individuals who identify as having disability or are neurodivergent. Click here for recruitment support information and to learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Grant Thornton.

Should you have questions or require any adaptations or additional support for your individual circumstances so you may perform at your best during the application or recruitment process please contact our Talent Acquisition team at gttalentscouts au.gt.com

As we provide fair consideration and evaluation to a high volume of applications, we endeavour to provide feedback on your application at the earliest opportunity.

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