Head of Audit

Scentre Group (Owner of Westfield destinations in Aus and NZ); Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five days paid Life Leave

Four weeks annual leave

18 weeks parental leave

Free parking

Job summary

Scentre Group, owner and operator of Westfield destinations across Australia and New Zealand, is seeking a senior leader for Risk & Internal Audit. You will shape the audit strategy, oversee the annual plan and report to the Audit & Finance Committee.

You will build a high-performing team, drive risk-informed assurance, and leverage analytics and technology to improve governance and controls across the business.

Qualifications

• Extensive internal audit leadership experience in a large, complex organisation.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide audit and assurance strategies.
• Strong ability to influence executives and boards and drive risk-informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Internal Audit and Assurance strategy for Scentre Group.
• Lead the annual audit plan and adapt priorities to evolving risks.
• Provide independent assurance over governance, risk management and controls.
• Deliver risk-based audit activities focused on high-value areas.
• Report outcomes and key themes to the Audit & Finance Committee and senior stakeholders.
• Translate findings into practical recommendations that strengthen controls.
• Oversee remediation activities and ensure timely management action.
• Maintain audit methodologies and governance frameworks while enhancing quality.
• Build trusted relationships and provide risk guidance on major initiatives.
• Lead and develop a high-performing audit team and promote innovation.

Skills

Internal Audit leadership

Enterprise-wide strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Professional qualifications

Education

CA/CPA/CIA or equivalent

Job description

At Scentre Group, our purpose is to create extraordinary places, connecting and enriching communities. As the owner and operator of Westfield destinations across Australia and New Zealand, we bring together customers, retailers, partners and communities to create places where people choose to spend their time.

The Risk & Internal Audit team supports Scentre Group to understand and manage risk, protect value and make informed decisions. Partnering across the organisation, the team provides independent oversight, risk expertise and assurance that supports strong governance, effective controls and sustainable business performance. The team works across destinations and support office functions to help the business proactively identify, understand and respond to risk while supporting the successful delivery of our strategic priorities.

Within Risk & Internal Audit, Business Review & Audit (BR&A) provides independent and objective assurance, insight and advice over the design and operating effectiveness of governance, risk management, key processes and controls. The team combines deep business understanding, strong stakeholder relationships and contemporary assurance practices to support risk-informed decision-making and continuous improvement across Scentre Group. BR&A is committed to delivering assurance that is aligned to business priorities, focused on areas of highest risk and increasingly enabled through data, analytics and emerging technologies.

This is a full-time fixed term contract for 12months

Day to day, you'll:

• Develop and execute Scentre Group's Internal Audit and Assurance strategy.
• Lead the annual audit plan, adjusting priorities in response to evolving risks, business objectives and strategic initiatives.
• Provide independent assurance over governance, risk management, controls and key business processes.
• Deliver risk-based audit and assurance activities focused on areas of highest value and organisational impact.
• Report assurance outcomes, emerging risks and key themes to the Audit & Finance Committee, senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Translate audit findings into practical, commercial recommendations that strengthen controls and business performance.
• Oversee remediation activities and management action plans to ensure risks are effectively addressed.
• Maintain and enhance audit methodologies, governance frameworks, quality standards and the Internal Audit Charter.
• Build trusted relationships across the business while providing strategic risk and control advice on major initiatives, transformations and Integrated Mixed-Use projects.
• Lead and develop a high-performing audit team while driving innovation through analytics, automation, AI and specialist external partnerships.

What sets you apart

• Extensive Internal Audit leadership experience within a large, complex organisation, supported by CA, CPA, CIA or equivalent professional qualifications.
• Proven experience developing and delivering enterprise-wide audit and assurance strategies that strengthen governance, risk management and business performance.
• Strong commercial and strategic capability, with the ability to balance risk, opportunity and business outcomes.
• Demonstrated success influencing Executive leaders, Boards and senior stakeholders through periods of transformation, growth and change.
• Deep understanding of governance frameworks, internal controls and risk management practices, with a focus on delivering practical and value-add assurance.
• A trusted and credible relationship builder who can challenge constructively, navigate complexity and maintain independence while partnering effectively with the business.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams, creating an environment founded on trust, accountability, curiosity and continuous improvement.
• A forward-looking leader who anticipates emerging risks, connects insights across strategy, operations, culture and technology, and leverages innovation, data and technology to enhance assurance outcomes.

About us

Scentre Group owns 42 Westfield destinations across Australia and New Zealand. We create extraordinary places and experiences that connect and enrich communities.

We are focused on our customers and creating more reasons for more people to visit our Westfield destinations more often and for longer.

With approximately 75 professions within our business, our team has the expertise to design, construct, operate, manage and market our Westfield destinations and platforms.

We want to be the place where talent thrives. To support you thriving with us, we promise to respect, inspire and develop you, and that you will do work that matters.

Diversity, equity and inclusion underpins our culture, and our vision is that ‘Everyone Belongs’. We foster a workplace experience where everyone feels valued, supported and motivated to realise their full potential.

We aspire to create a workforce reflective of the communities in which we operate and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or life stage. If you require support or adjustments during the application process, please contact us confidentially at [e-mail].

We offer a range of unique benefits designed to support your wellbeing, career development and lifestyle, including five days paid Life Leave on top of your four weeks annual leave (pro-rated for part-time), 18 weeks gender neutral paid parental leave for primary carers, with no qualifying period and super paid for the duration of the leave period and free parking at your local Westfield destination.

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Applications close 27 th October (unless filled prior).