Advisor - Risk & Compliance

Liontown; Perth; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Liontown Limited is seeking a Risk and Compliance Advisor to support co-sourced internal audit activities and the broader risk and compliance programme from our Perth head office. The role reports to the Company Secretary and collaborates with the Principal Risk & Compliance to prioritise audits and risk work across corporate and site teams.

Based in West Perth with occasional travel to Kathleen Valley, you will maintain risk registers, test controls, administer the GRC system, provide user

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• Professional certification (CIA/CPA/CA) or progress toward one.
• Analytical mindset with Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead components of the co-sourced internal audit plan including planning, scoping and scheduling.
• Coordinate co-sourced audit engagements and liaise with external provider.
• Lead audit fieldwork, walkthroughs and control testing across corporate and site processes.
• Develop working papers and evidence per IIA standards.
• Draft clear audit findings and present outcomes for review.
• Monitor management actions through to closure and escalate overdue items.

Skills

Audit planning

Risk assessment

Data analysis

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related discipline

Tools

Power BI

GRC system

Job description

Risk and Compliance - Advisor

Liontown Limited (ASX: LTR) | Perth | Monday–Friday

Who are we?

Liontown Limited (ASX: LTR) is an ASX listed company with a focus on battery minerals. We aim to be an ESG leader in the resources sector and a globally significant provider of battery minerals for the rapidly growing clean energy market. We will do this by finding, developing and supplying the battery minerals required by the rapidly growing electric vehicle and energy storage industries. We control two major lithium deposits in Western Australia and have ambition to grow our portfolio through downstream expansion and exploration acquisitions. Our flagship Kathleen Valley Lithium Operation is a Tier 1 hard rock lithium asset, recognised for its scale, grade, and longevity. Now ramping up underground production, Kathleen Valley represents one of the most significant new lithium operations globally and is central to Liontown's long‑term growth strategy.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Risk & Compliance Advisor to support delivery of Liontown’s co-sourced internal audit plan and contribute to the broader risk and compliance programme, while also supporting the Company Secretary on Company compliance matters, scheduled around delivery of the internal audit plan. The role reflects Liontown’s establishment of a Business Improvement/Internal Audit function, delivered on a co-sourced basis with an external internal audit provider. This is a newly created position, reporting to the Company Secretary and works closely with, and under the direction of, the Principal Risk & Compliance, who sets, prioritises and reviews the role’s audit and risk work programme, engaging with corporate and site teams across the business. The role is based at Liontown’s Perth head office in West Perth, with ad hoc travel to the Kathleen Valley Lithium Operation required to support audit fieldwork and reviews.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leads delivery of assigned components of the co-sourced internal audit plan, including audit planning, scoping and scheduling
• Coordinates co-sourced audit engagements, including day-to-day liaison with Liontown’s external internal audit provider
• Leads audit fieldwork, walkthroughs and control testing across corporate and site processes
• Develops working papers and evidence in line with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards
• Drafts clear, factual audit findings and reports, and presents outcomes for review
• Monitors agreed management actions through to closure, escalating overdue items as required
• Identifies process and control improvement opportunities arising from audit and assurance work
• Maintains risk registers, controls and actions within the Company’s risk management system
• Supports risk reviews and workshops with corporate and site teams
• Assists with risk reporting for management and Board committees
• Administers and maintains the Company’s governance, risk and compliance (GRC) system, including data currency and integrity, user access management and system configuration
• Provides training and first-level support to GRC system users across the business
• Monitors compliance obligations and related actions across the business
• Supports compliance reviews and prepares associated reporting
• Supports the Company Secretary with reporting and compliance obligations
• Maintains compliance registers and supports the coordination of compliance attestations across the business
• Supports risk and compliance training and awareness activities across the business

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in external audit, internal audit, risk or compliance, gained in a professional services firm or in industry
• Experience working in the resources or mining industry is highly desirable
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, commerce, business or a related discipline
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification, or demonstrated progress towards one
• Certificates or diplomas in risk management or auditing are highly regarded
• Strong analytical skills, including well-developed Microsoft Excel capability; experience with data analysis or visualisation tools such as Power BI is highly regarded
• Clear, concise report writing skills, with the ability to present findings factually
• Experience administering a GRC or risk management information system is highly regarded
• National Police Clearance (required prior to commencement)
• Pre-employment medical assessment (required prior to commencement)

Why Liontown?

By joining our team, you will be supporting the world's transition to a more sustainable future. We aim to be leaders for sustainability, social responsibility and governance practices and are developing a mine site for the future, powered by renewable energy and featuring unique and innovative mining and processing design. For more information, please visit liontown.com