Consultant and Senior Consultant - Business Assurance and Advisory Services - Technology Assurance

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Senior Consultant / Consultant – Business Controls Assurance & Advisory Services

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The opportunity

As a Senior Consultant / Consultant, you will bring a strong foundation in Program and Project Risk Management, Risk and Controls, Business Process Assurance, and IT General Controls. The role requires a understanding of Internal Controls and relevant regulatory and compliance frameworks, along with the ability to work collaboratively with clients and EY engagement teams to deliver high‑quality assurance and advisory outcomes. You will also have exposure to AI‑enabled assurance and analytics tools to enhance risk assessment, control testing, and insight generation.

This role can be performed from any of our EY offices across Sydney. We support flexible working arrangements, including reduced hours, and encourage candidates to discuss potential options with us.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects delivering Assurance and/or Assurance Advisory services, including risk assessments, controls evaluation, and compliance initiatives.


• Collaborate with clients to design and implement effective business and risk assurance strategies aligned to regulatory and operational requirements.


• Provide Assurance and/or Assurance Advisory support across ESG compliance, SOX compliance, and other relevant regulatory frameworks.


• Prepare high‑quality reports and presentations summarising key findings, insights, and practical recommendations for stakeholders.


• Mentor, coach, and support junior team members in their professional development and day‑to‑day engagement delivery.


• Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory developments, and leading practices in risk management, controls, and compliance.

Skills and attributes for success

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Technology, or a related discipline.


• Strong interest in AI and emerging technologies, and how they can be applied to risk management, controls, compliance, and assurance outcomes.


• Experience using AI‑enabled, data analytics, or automation tools within Assurance, Risk, Audit, or Consulting engagements (desirable, not mandatory).


• One or more of the following, with 3+ years’ experience: 
  
  
  
  • Assurance or Assurance Advisory over Risk and Controls (Business Process and/or IT General Controls)
  
  
  • Program and Project Risk Management
  
  
  • Regulatory Compliance (e.g. Privacy, SoCI Act, ESG, SOX, Spam Act)
  
  
  • Controls transformation initiatives
  
  
  
  


• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with attention to detail.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and team members.


• Relevant professional certifications (e.g. CA, CIA, CPA, CISA, PMP or equivalent) are advantageous.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment


• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy. 


• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits     

​Acknowledgement of Country

​EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

​Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at [email protected] or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

​Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. 

The salary range for this role is AUD $72,500 to AUD $118,000 inclusive of superannuation dependent on skills, experience and work location.