Head of Audit - Technology
Join Wesfarmers as the Head of Audit – Technology, based in Perth or Melbourne.
Why Wesfarmers
Senior leadership role in Wesfarmers Corporate Office
Work with Australia's most iconic retail, industrial and health businesses
Transform the internal audit function in a fast-moving environment
Commercial, results-oriented, flexible and collaborative work culture
Full-time permanent role, full benefits package
About the Team
The Group Assurance team is responsible for the internal audit program across Wesfarmers.
The team delivers meaningful insights and pragmatic solutions to drive business performance.
What you'll do
Lead the development and execution of the IT Internal Audit Plan across the Group
Collaborate with senior stakeholders to establish new ways of working that support the strategic transformation of the internal audit function
Oversee the day-to-day management of outsourced audit providers
Lead and participate in IT internal audits across the Group, focusing on cyber security, data governance and AI
Prepare and deliver quality reporting for Executive Management, Divisional Audit and Risk Committees and the Wesfarmers Board
Lead work to support the design and development of IT related assurance programmes or other major IT projects
Ensure that the Wesfarmers approach to internal audit is aligned to leading practice and emerging industry trends
What you'll need
Extensive experience in a senior IT internal audit or IT assurance role within a large complex environment (ideally a large ASX-Corporate or professional services firm)
Proven track record in auditing complex organisations and IT projects, delivering robust assurance and value-add recommendations
Knowledge of industry standards and frameworks such as ISO *****, NIST, COBIT and ITIL
Strong commercial, analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a drive for delivering results
Ability to collaborate with multiple organisational levels and stakeholder types (including first and second line technology teams)
Exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal), influence and presentation skills, and an ability to communicate complex topics simply
Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, actionable insights
Strong people management and leadership skills
An inquisitive mindset
Tertiary qualification in a Commerce, IT or Data Analytics related discipline with completed CA/CPA/CIA accreditation
About Wesfarmers
As one of Australia's largest listed companies, Wesfarmers invests in leading retailers such as Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Priceline, as well as industrials, chemicals, energy and fertilisers.
Wesfarmers operates a lithium joint venture, including mining, concentrating and refinery development.
Next Steps
If this sounds like your next career move, then combine your cover letter and resume into one document and click the 'Apply' button before 31 October ****.
We may commence interviewing candidates prior to the closing date.
Contact
For brief enquiries, please contact Human Resources at .
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