Director, Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance

empire group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Group is recruiting a senior governance executive to lead the Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance function at a large, complex organisation in Brisbane. The role reports to the executive leadership team and boards, delivering independent assurance, enhancing risk maturity and embedding a culture of accountability, integrity and continuous improvement across the enterprise.

You will shape risk frameworks, oversee assurance activities, and develop high-performing teams to partner with

Qualifications

• Experience in a General Manager, Director or equivalent senior leadership role.
• Proven leadership of enterprise-wide Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and governance committees.
• Experience developing governance, risk management and assurance frameworks.
• Strong communication and stakeholder relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance.
• Lead development and continuous improvement of governance, risk management and assurance frameworks.
• Deliver independent assurance to support decisions and performance.
• Partner with senior executives and governance committees for trusted risk advice.
• Drive improvements in risk maturity, governance capability and compliance.
• Oversee internal audit planning, delivery, QA and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead fraud and corruption control frameworks and promote integrity.
• Develop and lead a high-performing team delivering enterprise-wide outcomes.

Job description

Director, Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance

Empire Group is partnering with a large and complex organisation to recruit a General Manager, Internal Audit, Risk & Compatibility. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced governance professional who can provide independent assurance, strengthen enterprise risk management and drive a strong culture of accountability, compliance and continuous improvement. Operating as part of the executive leadership agenda, this role will have significant visibility across the organisation and regular engagement with senior executives, boards and governance committees.

Beyond technical expertise, this role requires a proven leader who can influence strategic decision-making, build credibility with senior stakeholders and drive organisation-wide improvements in governance, risk management and assurance practices. You will lead an integrated Internal Audit, Risk & Compatibility function, helping to strengthen organisational integrity, improve risk maturity and position the function as a trusted adviser to executive leadership and governance committees.

This opportunity will suit a commercially astute and strategically minded executive with a demonstrated track record of leading high-performing teams, delivering enterprise-wide outcomes and navigating complex stakeholder environments. You will bring the leadership presence, judgement and influence required to balance assurance obligations with organisational priorities and long-term organisational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance functions.
• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of governance, risk management and assurance frameworks.
• Deliver independent, objective assurance to support effective decision-making and organisational performance.
• Partner with senior executives and governance committees to provide trusted advice on strategic and operational risks.
• Drive improvements in organisational risk maturity, governance capability and compliance outcomes.
• Oversee internal audit planning, delivery, quality assurance and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead fraud and corruption control frameworks and promote a culture of integrity, accountability and ethical decision-making.
• Develop and lead a high-performing team focused on delivering enterprise-wide outcomes and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You You are an experienced executive leader with a proven track record leading integrated Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance functions within large, complex organisations.

You will bring:

• Significant experience in a General Manager, Director or equivalent senior leadership role.
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise-wide Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance functions.
• Strong leadership presence with the credibility to influence, challenge and advise senior executives, boards and governance committees.
• Extensive experience establishing, implementing and overseeing governance, risk management and assurance frameworks.
• Experience leading mature internal audit functions, including strategic planning, quality assurance and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated success improving governance capability, organisational risk maturity and business performance.
• Experience leading change and delivering outcomes across complex stakeholder environments.
• Outstanding communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Sound judgement, strategic thinking and a balanced, practical approach to governance and assurance.

Why Apply?

• Executive leadership role with significant organisational influence.
• Lead an integrated Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance function with enterprise-wide accountability.
• Shape governance, assurance and risk outcomes across a large and complex organisation.
• Work closely with senior leaders, boards and governance committees.
• Drive meaningful improvements in organisational performance, integrity and accountability.

For a confidential discussion, please contactBenn Nicholson, Senior Consultant, 04•• ••• 723 .

At Empire Group, we value diversity and are committed to equitable recruitment. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and other underrepresented groups to apply. Our focus is on creating fair, accessible, and culturally safe recruitment processes that genuinely reflect and respect the communities we serve.