Executive Leader: Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance

Bluefin Resources Pty Limited; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluefin Resources Pty Limited is seeking an experienced Director of Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance to lead our internal audit, risk and governance functions from a strategic, board-facing vantage.

You will oversee enterprise risk, compliance programs and a small team, delivering independent advice to executive leadership and the Audit and Risk Committee, strengthening governance and assurance across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in internal audit, risk and governance.
• Government sector experience highly regarded; large commercial or financial services backgrounds welcome.
• Senior leadership experience with ability to influence executives and Audit & Risk Committee.
• Professional qualification: CIA, CA or CPA.
• Experience overseeing internal audit programs, assurance frameworks and co-sourced arrangements.
• Strong understanding of enterprise risk management, compliance and governance.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and people leadership skills.
• Background in government, large complex organisations or highly regulated industries is advantageous.
• This is a strategic leadership role with genuine influence across a complex organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the internal audit function, including the annual audit program, co-sourced arrangements and quality assurance.
• Provide independent, strategic advice to executive leadership and the Audit and Risk Committee.
• Oversee enterprise risk management, compliance and governance frameworks, driving continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop a small team, fostering a proactive and collaborative culture.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, influencing decisions and strengthening organisational accountability.
• Oversee audit findings, remediation activities and governance reporting.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk management

Governance

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CIA/CA/CPA

Job description

Bluefin Resources Pty Limited is seeking an experienced Director of Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance to lead our internal audit, risk and governance functions from a strategic, board-facing vantage.

You will oversee enterprise risk, compliance programs and a small team, delivering independent advice to executive leadership and the Audit and Risk Committee, strengthening governance and assurance across the organisation.