Hello. We’re Virgin Australia. We’re the airline that’s always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way. We’re on a mission to make flying better than ‘nice’. And to do that, it takes a team of talented people who are passionate about customer experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on safety – in the air, on the ground and in our workplaces. A team who values real diversity and inclusion, in a big brand with big ambitions.
What you’ll be doing:
As our Senior Manager, Internal Audit, you’ll play a critical role in helping the Virgin Australia Group achieve its strategic objectives by delivering high-quality assurance and advisory services. You'll take a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluating and enhancing the effectiveness of our risk management, internal controls, and governance frameworks—ensuring we continue to operate with integrity, transparency, and resilience.
In addition you will:
- Own and enhance the Internal Audit methodology and reporting framework to ensure consistent quality across all engagements.
- Formulate and maintain a robust Audit Universe and assurance map, detailing assurance providers and coverage across the Group.
- Lead the successful execution of the annual audit plan, fostering high performance, career growth, and development within the Internal Audit team.
- Manage the planning, fieldwork, and delivery of audit engagements, ensuring alignment with internal methodology and timelines.
- Foster strong working relationships across all levels of the business to promote a culture of sound governance and risk management.
- Provide advisory services and special assignments that enhance efficiency, improve revenue, and reduce costs, whilst promoting and influencing the adoption of best practice control and governance.
- Oversee the preparation of high-quality reporting inputs for the Audit & Risk Management Committee, Executive Leadership Team, and Board as required.
You will be great for the role if you:
- A relevant degree and/or professional qualifications in audit and control, such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Practising Accountant (CPA); .
- Proven experience in senior internal audit leadership roles within dynamic and fast-paced environments.
- Experience interfacing effectively and regularly with executive leadership/C-suite, and/or board of directors
- Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to assess significant revenue and cost streams, identify trends, and propose actionable insights.
- Knowledge of significant legislation impacting the VA Group (desirable)
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint, and Access
What you’ll get from us:
We’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry – including (but not limited to):
- Heavily discounted air travel for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
- Flexible working arrangements (including work hours and work from home)
- Discounts on travel insurance, car hire, accommodation and experiences worldwide
- Discounted Virgin Australia Lounge membership
- Hospitality, retail, technology, beauty services and wellness discounts
- Wellness support, including the Converge digital wellbeing platform
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, which offers confidential coaching and support from qualified professionals for all aspects of life – physical, mental, social and financial
- Dress for Your Day – enjoy the freedom to wear whatever is appropriate for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you
Equality rules:
We’re all individuals. We love that. That’s why we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our friends in the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family.
Ready to apply? We’re ready to hear from you. Apply now.
