Internal Audit Manager

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

Role Highlights

• Location: Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane

• Type: Permanent, full time

• Play a key role in strengthening QBE’s risk, control and governance environment across the Group

• Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working

• Click here to discover what it's like to be a part of QBE Group  

The opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced Internal Audit Manager to lead and deliver high‑quality audits and reviews in line with the Group Audit Manual and Group Internal Audit (GIA) strategy.

In this role, you’ll manage audit engagements end‑to‑end, lead and coach audit teams, and partner closely with stakeholders across the business. You’ll assess processes, risks and controls, provide practical insights, and support the ongoing uplift of QBE’s internal audit capability.

This is an opportunity to work across a diverse audit portfolio, contribute to strategic priorities, and build strong relationships while influencing better business outcomes.

About QBE  

• At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.  

• We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

• What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.

Your new role

• Lead audits end‑to‑end, ensuring delivery to agreed timelines and quality standards

• Manage and coach audit team members, reviewing working papers and providing constructive feedback

• Lead more complex audit engagements, including planning, stakeholder engagement and coordination of deliverables

• Apply approved audit tools, methodologies and data analytics (including TM+ and sampling techniques)

• Assess business processes, risks and controls, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness

• Support the implementation of Group Internal Audit strategy and priorities

• Actively contribute to GIA Centres of Excellence (e.g. Underwriting, Claims, AI, Change/Transformation, and Risk Culture)

• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with business stakeholders

• Handle differing viewpoints professionally, escalating where appropriate

• Provide ongoing guidance, coaching and performance feedback to team members

About you

• Proven experience in internal audit, external audit or risk management, ideally within insurance or financial services

• Strong understanding of business processes, risks and internal controls, with the ability to identify practical improvement opportunities

• Working knowledge of the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Global Internal Audit Standards and relevant regulatory requirements

• Demonstrated ability to lead audits end‑to‑end, applying audit methodology and exercising sound professional judgement

• Confident stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including the ability to influence and challenge constructively

• Experience coaching or guiding others, with a collaborative and professional approach

Benefits  

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:

• ‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance

• Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice

• 18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super

To learn more about benefits of working with us, click here.

Awards & Recognition

We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:

• 2025 Winner of Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for our Respect@QBE program

• 2023 Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards

• Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduates

To learn more about our achievements, click here.

How to Apply

If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.

Your career. At the heart of it. 

QBE recognises the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at recruitment@qbe.com.

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Audit Management, Audit Processes, Coaching, Corporate Governance, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Operational Audits, Performance Management (PM), Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management

Application Close Date: 27/03/2026 11:59 PM

How to Apply:

To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.