Risk & Internal Audit Specialist

St John WA has been serving the Western Australian community since 1922. Our organisation has grown into an integrated healthcare provider, connecting people across WA to lifesaving emergency services, urgent care, and health education.

We are a not-for-profit organisation, and we are committed to making a positive impact on the safety, wellbeing, and health of everyone, no matter where in WA they live. Our services are powered by more than 8,000 dedicated employees and volunteers who bring care, skill, and compassion to every corner of the state.

About the Role:

As the Internal audit and Risk Specialist at St John WA you will provide proactive support and leadership in internal audit and risk management in compliance with our values, the law and within acceptable internal audit and risk standards, frameworks and corporate policies.

You will engage with stakeholders across the business and work in scoping, field work and reporting across the organisation. This is a permanent full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday based in the Belmont Corporate Office.

What You’ll Do:

• Support the Internal Audit Manager in delivering Internal audits in line with approved plans, standards, and methodology.
• Ensure Internal audit projects are delivered to a high standard and within agreed timeframes.
• Monitor and follow up on agreed Internal audit improvement actions and maintain the audit findings register.
• Drive continuous improvement through assurance mapping and other control mechanisms.
• Support enterprise risk management, Business Continuity, ESG, and governance initiatives.
• Facilitate risk workshops, identify key and cross-departmental risks, and promote risk awareness across the organisation.
• Administer risk management systems, databases, reporting, and documentation, including Risk and other Board Committee reporting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, external service providers, and training teams to strengthen governance, policies, procedures, knowledge sharing, and capability.

What You’ll Need:

Essential

• 5+ years experience in internal audit and risk management.
• Previous experience in delivering high-quality Internal audits and continuous improvement initiatives, focused on adding value and improving business performance.
• Ability to independently lead audit projects including scoping, fieldwork and report writing.
• Demonstrated experience in a broad range of risk management activities including risk workshop facilitation, risk reviews, risk reporting, business continuity, compliance activities and risk management system administration.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to understand and analyse business processes to identify and mitigate risks.
• Experience in preparation of Committee / Board papers.
• Experience in Environmental, Social and Governance.
• Big 4 / mid-tier experience in similar roles preferably with experience in Health industry.
• CA/CPA preferably with a CIA and/or CISA coupled with knowledge of IIA Standards and Practices.
• Usage of CAAT tools in performing audits.

Benefits:

The successful candidate will be offered an interactive and supportive working environment, along with:

• Health and Wellness reimbursement
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Salary packaging and novated leasing
• Consumer discounts
• Discounts on first aid equipment
• Complimentary First Aid Training
• Complimentary ambulance cover

Ready to Apply?

To be considered for this opportunity, please click Apply Now. You will need to complete the online application form and must include a detailed cover letter outlining your motivations, relevant experience for this position and resume.

Applicants will receive an automated receipt on application. If you have not received this email, please contact the Talent Sourcing team prior to the closing date and time. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Applications that do not include both a cover letter and resume may not be considered.

Alternatively, if you have any questions, please contact Katherine Park - Talent Sourcing at katherine.park@stjohnwa.com.au 

Applications close on Tuesday 27th of October 2026 at 9am

St John WA is committed to fostering an inclusive, welcoming, and diverse workplace where everyone feels safe to be themselves. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, nationalities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the LGBTIQ+ community.

St John WA is a child-safe organisation and takes a proactive approach to child safety. We ensure all children engaged in St John WA services are protected, respected, and empowered. Our commitment is supported by clear policies and procedures that reinforce our safeguarding practices. 

St John WA reserves the right to select a shortlist from the applications received. The selection process employed will be at the discretion of St John WA.