Associate Director, Internal Audit: Transformation & Change

Singtel Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive remuneration

On-site facilities (cafes, gym, on‑d​o

On-site childcare centre

Parental Leave up to 16 weeks

Free wellbeing support (counselling)

Job summary

Optus is seeking an Associate Director, Internal Audit – Transformation & Change in Sydney. You will provide independent, risk-based assurance across strategic transformation initiatives, leading complex audits and partnering with senior stakeholders to identify risks and improve outcomes.

You will evaluate technology programs, operating model changes and strategic investments, delivering objective insights while maintaining independence and objectivity.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Internal Audit, Risk, Assurance or related discipline with large-scale transformation or business change initiatives.
• Strong understanding of programme governance, risk management, internal controls and benefits realisation frameworks.
• Ability to synthesize complex information and provide clear, actionable recommendations to executives and governance forums.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills with senior leaders.
• Experience in a Big 4 firm in Transformation Assurance or related consulting is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex transformation, change and programme assurance reviews with objective governance assessment.
• Evaluate major transformation initiatives, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Build trusted relationships with executives, sponsors and governance stakeholders.
• Deliver high-quality audit outcomes through planning, analytics, and evidence-based reporting to Audit Committee.
• Lead, coach and develop audit professionals and drive continuous improvement across methodologies.

Skills

Internal Audit Expertise

Risk & Assurance

Governance & Controls

Stakeholder Engagement

Transformation Assurance

Job description

Optus is seeking an Associate Director, Internal Audit – Transformation & Change in Sydney. You will provide independent, risk-based assurance across strategic transformation initiatives, leading complex audits and partnering with senior stakeholders to identify risks and improve outcomes.

You will evaluate technology programs, operating model changes and strategic investments, delivering objective insights while maintaining independence and objectivity.