Group Manager - Audit & Risk

Northern Star Mining Services Limited; City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GU Health Insurance

Annual bonus program

Employee share plans

Parental leave

Salary packaging

Flexible working

Job summary

Northern Star Resources is seeking an experienced Group Manager Audit & Risk to lead our enterprise-wide risk and assurance function. You will provide independent, risk-based insights to the Executive Leadership Team and the Audit & Risk Committee, reporting to the CFO and engaging with the Board and Operational Leaders across Australia and North America.

In this senior role you will shape the risk framework, deliver the strategic assurance program, manage internal and external partners, and

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience across internal audit, risk management, assurance or governance.
• Experience developing and leading enterprise risk and internal audit programs.
• Strong understanding of IIA Global Internal Audit Standards, ISO 31000 and contemporary governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small internal team and co-sourced delivery model to drive assurance outcomes.
• Enhance enterprise risk management, internal audit and assurance frameworks.
• Develop and deliver the annual risk-based audit plan with actionable findings.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk management

Governance

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Accounting, Commerce, Business, Risk Management degree

CA, CPA, CIA, CISA, CRISC or equivalent

Job description

• Deliver expertise across both risk and audit areas within a complex organisation with a diverse set of operations and capital project
• Interact with a varied group of stakeholders including the Board, Executive Team and Operational Leadership Teams
• Support Northern Star as we are building the future of sustainable gold mining across our Australian and US operations

We are seeking an experienced and influential Group Manager Audit & Risk to lead our enterprise-wide risk and assurance function and provide independent, risk-based insights to our Executive Leadership Team and Audit & Risk Committee.

Reporting administratively to the Chief Financial Officer, this is a high-profile leadership role with significant exposure to the Board, Executive Team and operational teams across Australia and North America.

As Northern Star's senior Audit & Risk leader, you will be responsible for shaping and enhancing the organisation's enterprise risk management and internal audit frameworks while delivering a strategic, risk-based assurance program across the Group.

What you can look forward to:

• Lead a small internal team and leverage a co-sourced delivery model to drive assurance outcomes, strengthen governance, and provide practical advice on emerging risks, controls and business performance.
• Continuously enhance Northern Star's enterprise risk management, internal audit and assurance frameworks.
• Develop and deliver the annual risk-based audit plan, ensuring audit findings and actions drive meaningful business improvement.
• Provide independent advice and reporting to the Executive Leadership Team and Audit & Risk Committee on key risks, controls and governance matters.
• Oversee enterprise risk identification, assessment and reporting, supporting leaders to strengthen risk management practices across the business.
• Manage internal resources and external assurance partners to deliver high-quality, cost-effective assurance outcomes.
• Champion continuous improvement, data-driven insights and emerging technologies to enhance risk and assurance capability.

Where you’ll add value:

• Significant senior leadership experience across internal audit, risk management, assurance or governance.
• Experience developing and leading enterprise risk and internal audit programs.
• Strong understanding of IIA Global Internal Audit Standards, ISO 31000 and contemporary governance frameworks.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills.
• Proven capability to lead teams and manage external providers to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Strong analytical judgement, integrity and the confidence to challenge constructively.
• Experience within mining, resources or other asset-intensive industries will be highly regarded.

Qualifications :

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce, Business, Risk Management or a related field.
• Professional qualifications such as CA, CPA, CIA, CISA, CRISC or equivalent.
• Subsidised GU Health Insurance for employees and immediate family, including gold-level hospital and ancillary benefits with rebates from 80% -100%.
• Competitive bonus program with quarterly and annual incentive opportunities.
• Employee share plans with free shares and matched contributions.
• Comprehensive parental leave policy and confidential wellbeing support.
• Salary packaging options, including novated leasing and FIFO benefits where applicable.
• Flexible working policy, with arrangements considered based on business and role requirements.

About Northern Star Resources

Northern Star is a global-scale gold producer, with operating mines, a development project and exploration programs in Western Australia and Alaska. We own and operate three high-quality production centres: Kalgoorlie, Yandal and Pogo, and one development project, Hemi which are all located in low sovereign risk jurisdictions.

At Northern Star, we’re committed to building a strong and sustainable workforce where our people can contribute to the ongoing success of our operations. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills through hands‑on, practical experience in a fast-paced, diverse environment alongside leading industry professionals. Guided by our STARR Core Values, we focus on continuous improvement and invest in our people as we evolve and strengthen our business.

Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work and valid Australian national police clearance. Northern Star is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.