Head of Audit - Australia (Part-Time Contract)

Profusion PAC Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 166,000 - 240,000; Part time

Job summary

Profusion PAC Pty Ltd seeks a Head of Audit for a Melbourne-based, part-time contract role spanning February/March 2027 to January 2028. You will lead a team through significant audits, deliver the 2027 plans, and shape the 2028 priorities.

This role reports to a UK-based senior audit leader with administrative reporting to the Australian CFO. The appointment requires a strong track record in internal audit within regulated financial services, with experience in governance, third-party services,

Qualifications

• Risk-based planning and prioritisation for audits.
• Maintaining high-quality audit review standards.
• Clear and concise communication with audit committees.
• Demonstrated independent judgement in complex audit scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Establish priorities at handover and confirm live audits and commitments.
• Deliver the 2027 plans and manage third-party services and resilience assurance.
• Provide independent findings and management responses at each reporting cycle.
• Shape 2028 plans through senior stakeholder discussions and capacity planning.
• Lead and develop the team, ensuring handover clarity and ongoing priorities.

Skills

Risk-based planning

Audit-quality review

Committee communication

Independent judgement

Job description

Profusion PAC Pty Ltd seeks a Head of Audit for a Melbourne-based, part-time contract role spanning February/March 2027 to January 2028. You will lead a team through significant audits, deliver the 2027 plans, and shape the 2028 priorities.

This role reports to a UK-based senior audit leader with administrative reporting to the Australian CFO. The appointment requires a strong track record in internal audit within regulated financial services, with experience in governance, third-party services,