Internal Audit Recruitment
In Australia’s highly regulated financial sector, securing the right internal auditor is essential to business performance and resilience. With more than 20 years of experience, Selby Jennings connects firms with auditors who deliver strategic insights, manage risk, strengthen compliance, and support APRA and ASIC regulatory requirements. These professionals help protect financial stability, enable sustainable growth, and provide a competitive edge in a complex market.
Request a call back today—our recruitment specialists are ready to support your internal audit hiring needs across Sydney, Melbourne, and beyond.
Supporting every step of your audit recruitment journey
Specialised internal audit recruitment
Australian organisations face increasing pressure to hire internal auditors with both technical expertise and a strong understanding of financial services regulation. Selby Jennings identifies professionals who can confidently manage the unique demands of internal audit in Australia’s complex regulatory environment.
Strategic business alignment
Internal audit professionals must align with a company’s culture and strategic direction, not just provide compliance. At Selby Jennings, we work closely with firms across Sydney, Melbourne, and beyond to understand their specific needs. This ensures candidates bring technical expertise as well as a strong cultural fit, contributing to business growth and long-term stability.
Access to global talent pools
The demand for internal auditors in Australia often outpaces the local talent supply. Through our international network, Selby Jennings provides access to auditors with specialist expertise and global experience. This enables firms to strengthen their internal audit function with professionals who bring fresh perspectives and international standards.
Long-term partnerships
We focus on building enduring relationships with Australian firms, supporting their internal audit hiring strategies as market conditions change. By understanding each organisation’s culture and long-term goals, Selby Jennings delivers talent solutions that go beyond immediate hiring needs, helping firms build resilient teams for the future.
Selby Jennings supports a broad range of firms with internal audit hiring, including but not limited to:
- Investment managers & hedge funds
- Private equity firms
- Global & regional banks
- Insurance providers
- Fintech & financial infrastructure firms
- Multinational corporates across key industries
…and many more businesses where governance, controls, and risk oversight are mission-critical.
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Selby Jennings partners with leading firms across financial services and corporate industries to recruit exceptional internal audit professionals. Roles we typically support include, but are not limited to:
- Internal Auditor
- Audit Analyst
- Senior Auditor
- SOX Auditor
- Risk & Controls Analyst
- IT Auditor
- Audit Associate
- Audit Business Partner
- Financial Controls Analyst
- Governance Analyst
We connect detail-driven, analytical professionals with organisations where audit and risk functions are essential to success.
Selby Jennings offers various workforce solutions tailored to your specific objectives.
- Permanent hires - Our permanent search service, whether through contingent or retained internal audit recruitment, helps you secure the professionals who can truly make an impact.
- Contract hires - Our extensive network of contractors and interim managers integrate seamlessly into companies to drive short term goals.
- Multi-hire projects - We take a consultative approach with our clients, managing the entire recruitment process from sourcing to hiring across the entire project.
Selby Jennings delivered highly qualified internal audit professionals who fit seamlessly into our team. Their understanding of regulatory nuances and speed of execution made them a trusted hiring partner
Ready to discover the perfect candidate for your role?
With our proven track record of success, commitment to client satisfaction, and expertise, we are the go-to internal audit recruitment firm for institutions worldwide.
Contact us today to discuss your audit recruitment needs or complete the form and one of our specialist consultants will give you a call.
Audit Recruitment Insights
Internal audit FAQs
Sydney is the leading hub for internal audit, given its concentration of banks, insurers, and asset managers. Melbourne has a strong presence in superannuation, asset management, and insurance, while Brisbane is growing in wealth management and financial services. Selby Jennings supports clients across all of these locations.
Internal auditors are in demand across banking, superannuation, asset management, insurance, and listed corporates. Demand is particularly strong in financial services due to strict APRA and ASIC regulations.
Hiring can take several months depending on seniority and specialisation. Candidates with APRA and ASIC compliance experience are in high demand but limited in supply. Notice periods typically run between one and three months. Selby Jennings helps reduce hiring time by connecting firms with pre-vetted candidates ready to move.
Key skills include risk management, financial controls, APRA and ASIC regulatory compliance, ESG auditing, and data-driven auditing methods. Professionals with both technical knowledge and strategic insight are highly valued.
We combine local knowledge of the Australian financial market with global reach. Our consultants provide compensation insights, market trend analysis, and tailored recruitment strategies, helping firms secure auditors who deliver technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and cultural alignment.