Senior Consultant - Internal Audit & Risk Advisory

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About the Role

As part of BDO’s continued growth in our Risk Consulting Services practice, we are seeking a Senior Consultant to join our Internal Audit and Risk team in Brisbane.  
This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of clients, supporting them to strengthen their governance frameworks, uplift risk management maturity, and enhance internal control environments. 
At BDO, we go beyond traditional audit. You will play a key role in delivering insight-led, value-add internal audit and advisory engagements, helping our clients build resilient, future-ready organisations through practical, forward-thinking solutions. 

You will have the opportunity to: 

• Deliver end-to-end internal audit engagements, from risk assessment and planning through to fieldwork, reporting and stakeholder communication  
• Perform process walkthroughs, control testing and root cause analysis to identify key risks and control gaps 
• Delivering practical recommendations that drive real improvement and develop clear, high-quality reports and Audit Committee-ready insights 
• Assess and uplift enterprise risk management, governance structures and internal control frameworks 
• Support the design and implementation of fit-for-purpose risk and compliance frameworks 
• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor 
• Coach and mentor junior team members, contributing to a high-performing, collaborative team culture 
• Support business development initiatives, including proposals and identifying opportunities to add value 

About You: 

• At least 2 years’ experience in internal audit, risk consulting, or governance and controls (ideally in professional services) 
• Proven ability to deliver client-facing projects and manage multiple engagements 
• Strong capability in risk assessments and audit planning 
• Solid understanding of control design and effectiveness testing 
• Ability to develop practical, value-add recommendations 
• Strong understanding of risk management and internal control frameworks (e.g. ISO 31000, COSO) and governance/assurance models 

Why BDO?

Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.

Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.

Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.

We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.

Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.

Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.

With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.

Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive).

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026 by Diversity Council of Australia and a  2024-2025 Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

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