Director, Internal Audit

THE OPPORTUNITY

Lead Integrity.

Influence System Safety.

Shape a Major NSW Health System.

NORTHERN SYDNEY LOCAL HEALTH DISTRICT

Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) is a complex $2.5B health service employing more than 15,000 staff across multiple hospital and community-based settings. We are seeking a highly respected and values-driven leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Director Internal Audit — a critical senior role responsible for strengthening integrity, transparency, accountability and organisational governance across the District.

THE ROLE

This role is a trusted strategic advisor to the Chief Executive and the Independent Chair of the Board Audit and Risk Committee, providing independent insight, judgement and courageous advice on risk, compliance, system controls and emerging vulnerabilities. You will lead a contemporary internal audit function, ensuring the successful delivery of a risk-based audit plan while lifting organisational maturity in assurance, governance, fraud and corruption prevention, privacy, digital security and medical records integrity.

A significant priority for NSLHD over the coming period will include the planned transition of Northern Beaches Hospital into NSLHD management — a major strategic milestone for NSW Health. The Director Internal Audit will play a pivotal role in oversight of this work, ensuring safe transition, continuity, and robust control integrity.

THE CANDIDATE

The successful candidate will be a leader of absolute integrity — with the courage to speak up, challenge respectfully, and engage directly with the Chief Executive and Audit & Risk Committee on matters of consequence. You will bring exceptional judgement, executive credibility, and the ability to identify where to focus effort for maximum organisational value in a complex, high-performing environment.

You will also:

• Operate with complete discretion, ethical leadership and professionalism
• Build stability, clarity and capability across the Internal Audit team
• Lead and uplift corruption prevention frameworks and culture
• Deliver balanced, evidence-based assurance advice that drives improvement
• Be recognised for independence, trustworthiness and respected Executive influence

This role is an opportunity to contribute lasting improvement to one of NSW’s most prominent health systems — not just as an auditor, but as a strategic partner shaping culture and public trust.

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch with:

Rhodie Miller
​HardyGroup Executive Director Search & Recruitment
​M. +61 (0)422 816 557 E. rmiller@hardygroupintl.com

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please submit your current CV and a cover letter (maximum three pages) addressing the key selection criteria and outlining your capability to lead this function.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 30th November 2025. The reference number to include in your application is H25_5297.