Senior Consultant – Risk Consulting

Our Mid-Market and Private team at KPMG Australia is a specialist division focused on supporting emerging and mid-market private and not for profit businesses.

The Risk Consulting team within KPMG Australia specialises in delivering robust governance, risk, and compliance solutions. Leveraging deep subject matter expertise and cutting-edge technologies, we enable clients to effectively manage their risk and compliance requirements.

Our team is dedicated to designing and transforming risk functions, building comprehensive enterprise risk management frameworks, and providing guidance on governance, risk, and control solutions. Our services support clients in identifying and managing operational risks, including conduct and regulatory changes.

Your Opportunity

KPMG is seeking a Senior Consultant to join our Mid Market and Private Risk Consulting team, with a primary focus on Internal Audit.

This role provides the opportunity to work closely with a diverse range of clients from start‑ups to ASX‑listed organisations across sectors including Local Government, utilities, renewables, corporate, and aged care. You will support and lead internal audit engagements that help organisations understand and respond to risk, strengthen governance and internal control frameworks, and achieve their strategic and operational objectives. The role offers exposure to complex risk environments, senior stakeholders, and the use of innovative tools and methodologies to deliver high‑quality outcomes.

If you possess a strong passion for internal audit, governance, risk and compliance, and thrive in a collaborative, high‑performance environment, this role offers an excellent opportunity to grow your career with a globally recognised professional services firm.

You will:

• Support the scoping, execution and delivery of internal audit and risk advisory engagements, working closely with Managers and junior team members.
• Manage a portfolio of internal audit clients, supporting day‑to‑day engagement delivery and ongoing client relationships.
• Be part of a leading team that advises high profile clients with operational and strategic initiatives focusing on risk management, governance, process review and controls and technology risks.
• Lead a variety of internal audit projects, ranging across a variety of disciplines including procurement, contract management, capital delivery, sustainability, safety, financial controls, governance and operations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships during and after engagements, effectively managing stakeholder expectations.
• Supervise and coach junior team members, providing technical direction, on‑the‑job training and quality review of work.
• Be involved and lead go to market initiatives and business development, the ability to target clients and markets that interest you.

How are you extraordinary?

You bring a combination of technical capability, curiosity and strong interpersonal skills, including:

• A collaborative, people‑focused approach, with the ability to tailor communication to a wide range of stakeholders, from subject matter experts to senior executives.
• Strong analytical and systems‑thinking capabilities, paired with the ability to produce clear, concise and high‑quality internal audit reports.
• The confidence to challenge constructively, apply professional judgement, and add value beyond compliance‑focused assurance.

Your Experience

At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients, and communities. To be considered for this opportunity, your qualifications, skills & experience should include:

• At least 1 years’ experience as a Senior Consultant or a similar role in Internal Audit, Audit, Project Assurance, Program/project controls, Risk Consulting or Advisory.
• Experience in working across multiple clients with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Recent experience in an audit or risk associated role, with a deep understanding of governance, risk and controls and an ability to think strategically.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth. 

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth. 

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.

KPMG Australia: grow with us!