Head of Audit

6 months ago

Melbourne, Australia Origin Energy Full time

Lead with integrity, drive performance, and make a significant impact
- Pivotal role ensuring the effectiveness & efficiency of our governance, risk & control systems
- Permanent position | 2 days in office hybrid role | Open to Sydney or Melbourne

**Delivering good energy starts from within**

It’s an exciting time to join Origin. Creating a great place to work means together we’re progressing our ambition to lead the energy transition through cleaner energy and customer solutions. We’re always looking for better ways to deliver for our customers - and for our people.

**About the role**

As the Head of Audit, you will be a key leader within the Group Internal Audit team, responsible for overseeing audit functions focused on our corporate areas and customer-oriented operational divisions. Your responsibilities include strategizing, creating, executing, and sustaining our yearly Internal Audit agenda to generate valued outcomes that support Origin’s strategy and foster a culture aligned with our values. You will be crucial in confirming that our governance, risk management, and control frameworks are operating effectively and efficiently.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Developing and delivering an annual risk-based Internal Audit Plan, including regular progress reporting.
- Implementing and continuously improving our internal audit methodology, incorporating advanced techniques such as AI, data analytics, and LEAN principles.
- Providing high-quality, independent, and objective assurance to key stakeholders, recommending value-adding, commercial and achievable actions.
- Leading and participating in audit assignments, ensuring effective scope development, resource allocation, and concise reporting.
- Managing and developing a team of internal audit professionals, fostering a supportive and high-performance work environment.
- Liaising with external auditors and managing co-sourced supplier relationships to understand and advise on contemporary industry and better practices.
- Driving strategic transformation initiatives within the audit team and across Origin, where required.

**What will you bring?**

To be consider for this position you will have a proven track record advising large, multi-location listed corporations at a Board and Executive management level. With a passion for leading and developing your people. You will also demonstrate:

- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in audit and/or assurance roles, with senior management experience.
- Strong experience in managing teams and concurrent audit projects.
- Deep knowledge of governance, risk management and internal audit practices.
- Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Practising Accountant (CPA), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualifications preferred.
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
- An aptitude for building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and influencing change.
- Energy, Utilities, Retail, Financial Services, Industrial Manufacturing or Mining industry experience will be desirable.

**So why join us?**
- Contribute to Australia's low-carbon economy and shape the future of energy.
- Join a dynamic team with inclusive leadership, where your ideas are valued.
- Embrace work-life balance with a hybrid working model (2 days in the office).
- Enjoy a central CBD location with easy access to parking and public transport.
- Unlock discounted Origin benefits on Electrical, Gas, and Internet services.
- Explore unique and cost-effective employee EV Car subscriptions.

**Origin - Where good change happens**

At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating change.

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you.

**_You will be required to meet Origin's employment criteria which may include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing)._**

Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

**_Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future._

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