Principal Internal Auditor

You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career.

Queensland Rail stands on the foundation of true connection, encompassing the relationships we foster within our teams and the communities we serve across the state. For over 150 years, we've been instrumental in linking people and places, and now we invite you to contribute to our proud legacy and shape a brighter, sustainable future.

Our Internal Audit team is currently seeking an experienced professional to join as a Principal Internal Auditor. If you’re passionate about driving excellence in internal audit processes and ensuring the highest standards of financial integrity and business risk management in a large, dynamic and complex organisation, we want to hear from you.

Your Opportunity

Queensland Rail is entering a phase of transformation, with a focus on building internal auditing capability and delivering enhanced value through our FY25-27 Internal Audit Strategy.  As Principal Internal Auditor, you’ll play a significant role in delivering third line of defence services, providing independent advice across the business on the effectiveness of control systems and supporting our organisation to deliver on its assurance obligations to the Board and Executive leadership.

This role is ideal for an experienced internal audit professional with a background in large and complex organisations, particularly in the professional services, public sector, or transport industries is highly desirable.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Plan, perform and lead internal audit team members in the delivery of complex, end-to-end audit engagements across the business.
• Collaborate closely with business units and stakeholders across all levels—from frontline staff to Executive Leadership—to deliver practical and impactful audit outcomes.
• Develop comprehensive audit reports, communicate findings and recommendations through high-quality and confident presentations.
• Monitor the implementation of agreed actions and contribute to the development of audit methodologies and internal capability.
• Contribute to the design of audit programs that align with strategic priorities and enterprise risk.
• Build strong, trust-based relationships to influence positive change and promote continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 5–10 years’ experience in internal audit, with a strong preference for candidates from infrastructure-intensive sectors (e.g., freight, transport).
• Excellent communication skills – written, verbal. Proven ability to work with senior and executive stakeholders, confidently lead conversations – holding difficult conversation and influencing outcomes with credibility.
• Resilient and adaptable, with the confidence to challenge, question, and support business improvements.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a team-oriented mindset – works well in audit teams and values collaboration, open communication, and continuous learning.

Pre-Employment Qualification:

Degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business or a related discipline and hold one of the following professional certifications (or equivalent):

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA);
• Chartered Accountant (CA); or
• Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA)

You will need to provide a certified copy of your degree prior to receiving an offer.

Remuneration & Employment Type

This is a permanent, fulltime position, based in Brisbane CBD with a starting base salary of $151,359 plus 12.75% superannuation and hybrid work options to support the balance between work and personal commitments.

Benefits that Count

All that Queensland Rail achieves each day relies on the hard work and talent of our teams. That’s why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best, including:

• Balance your work and personal life with flexible working options
• Enjoy free travel to work and discounted rail travel
• QRI Lifestyle offers members access to over 2,000 exclusive discounts and services
• Prioritise your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing with our range of free services
• You and your family can get fit and have fun with access to over 380 gyms and pools with our Fitness Passport
• Eligible employees can receive up to 100% reimbursement for professional membership fees
• Shape your rewarding career with clear pathways, innovative projects and opportunities for growth and leadership.

And more! Click here to see the full range of benefits available to Queensland Rail employees.

Your journey matters. Make it with us.

If you’re ready to make a real impact and contribute to the future of our organization, we encourage you to submit your resume and cover letter before 11:59 PM (AEST) on Tuesday, 29th April.
 

If you reside outside of Queensland, please note that this role requires relocation to Brisbane by your start date, as full-time remote work or fly-in/fly-out arrangements are not supported.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment alcohol and drug testing. The selection process may also include skills assessments, video or phone interviews, psychometric testing, pre-employment health evaluations, and background checks, including criminal history and credit assessments.

Recruitment Agencies: We are managing this process internally and do not accept unsolicited applications from agencies.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

Queensland Rail acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Elders of the lands and waterways our network traverses.

Our teams are People who Count. We encourage diversity in our teams, including different genders, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religions, neurodiversity, education levels and many more aspects. No two journeys are the same, and it’s because of our differences that as a collective, we achieve great things.

If you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process, please contact Judy Williams at judy.williams@qr.com.au.