Head of Internal Audit & Risk Assurance

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

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.