Audit and Assurance Officer

Here at CBCity

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Council’s in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 28 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 380,000 residents. 

The role

The role conducts audits to evaluate and improve Council’s risk management, control, and governance processes, focusing on continuous improvement across services and operations.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Contribute to the development of the strategic internal audit plan
• Undertake risk-based reviews in accordance with the approved annual internal audit plan including planning, fieldwork, escalation, reporting and follow up on agreed management action plans.
• Conduct investigations of suspected internal and external fraud and corruption related matters, as required.
• Conduct probity and other assurance-based reviews as required.
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of the Audit Risk and Improvement Committee meetings.
• Contribute to the review of internal audit systems, standards and processes to achieve continuous improvement and quality assurance in internal audit.
• Attend Council and Committee meetings as required.
• Interact and influence people across all levels and functions of the organisation.

For a full list of duties, click HERE to review the position description.

You will have

• Degree Qualified – Bachelor – Business/Commerce/ Accounting 
• Qualified Accountant - Chartered or Certified
• Demonstrates a high level of integrity.
• Ability to self-motivate and drive achievement across the organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to apply high level problem solving, research and analytical skills.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate across all levels of an organisation and manage conflicts.

The salary range for this opportunity starts at $111,988 (Grade I, Step1) + 12% super. Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience. 

Click HERE to access salary information for all steps within the designated Grade.

What’s on offer

• An Attractive Remuneration Package.
• Embrace a better work-life balance with our Accrued Time Off program, designed to prioritise your well-being and help you manage the balance between your personal and professional life.
• Permanent Full-time position with Local Government conditions such as long service leave after 5 years, annual salary increases and generous parental leave options.
• Contribute to making a positive impact on our community. 
• An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

For more information, please contact Linda Derbas (Manager Audit and Corporate Assurance) at linda.derbas@cbcity.nsw.gov.au 

You will need to submit your application via the ‘Apply’ button below and create a login using your email address and upload a

• Resume; and
• Cover Letter addressing the essential qualifications and experience within the position description and explaining your suitability for the role.

Applications close 29 July 2025

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. 

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at recruitment@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.   

Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.